The UltimateOz Australia Gap Year package is the best way to start your Working Holiday in Australia! Your arrival week is jam-packed with social activities while we arrange everything you need to start work in Australia and settle into life Down Under with ease. You’ll experience UltimateOz Australia Gap Year with a group of new mates and a fun, experienced guide.
We welcome thousands of travellers starting their Aussie gap year in Sydney every year! We’ll set you up with all of the Gap Year Essentials and tell you everything you need to know about living and working abroad in Australia. We’re experts in Australia travel and can’t wait to show you the highlights and the hidden gems!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Check in to your new home before meeting our legendary Group Leaders and the rest of your group. We’ll introduce you to the office crew, give you a brief overview on what’s going to happen for the week and hand out your SIM card.
We then head out to explore the city. Have lunch in Darling Harbour, see the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and take a trip down to the Botanical Gardens. At the same time, you’ll be getting to know your new mates in Australia and taking some awesome photos to make your mates back home jealous!
Tonight we visit our favourite party bar for our Welcome Dinner!
Welcome to Sydney
After a good night’s sleep, join our comprehensive info session where we’ll explain everything you need to know about working and travelling around Australia. Our team are all experienced travellers and have started where you are now. We’ll support you in anything you need & answer any questions you may have.
We then jump on our very own UltimateOz Catamaran for a cruise on Sydney Harbour. Spend the day cruising, swimming and chilling on Sydney Harbour! Enjoy your first Aussie BBQ on deck.
Today we head to Port Stephens, famous for its stunning beaches, amazing sand dunes and abundance of Aussie wildlife including dolphins, whales, koalas, echidnas and possums. Our eco-cabin accommodation is just 5-minutes walk to the beach!
Sandboarding at Basecamp
The next morning we jump in the 4WD and ride to the highest dunes to try sandboarding! Then we take a guided bush walk through National Park to our favourite lookout. Enjoy stunning scenery, breathtaking views and get the chance to see koalas in the treetops & migrating whales (May – November).
On our final day inPort Stephens we take an amazing dolphin watching cruise and get up close to wild bottlenose dolphins. There’s also a chance to see turtles and whales. Relax on deck or ride in the boom net while dolphins swim underneath. Next we’ll head back to Sydney for our last 2 days of the tour.
Today you can make an appointment with our team and start working on your Australian CV and planning your Australian adventures. Tonight we get dressed up for a fun night out in Sydney! Meet the group at one of our favourite party bars before starting our Sydney Pub Crawl. We visit some hot spots in the city – VIP express entry and a couple of free welcome drinks along the way!
On your last day, we take a tour along Sydney’s cliff-top coastline from Coogee to Bondi and check out six beaches along the way. It’s the perfect way to unwind after an awesome first week in Sydney!
Your UltimateOz Australia Gap Year package includes your first 7 nights’ accommodation in Sydney. We spend 5-nights in accommodation voted Sydney’s best backpacker hostel, centrally located in the CBD and around the corner from our office.
We spend 2-nights in dorm share cabins at our UltimateOz Port Stephens Experience, located 5 minutes from the beach and home to Aussie wildlife such as kangaroos, cockatoos, possums and koalas.
To make your booking, select your chosen departure date and any optional extras you would like to book. If you are unsure about optional extras or if you need additional accommodation before or after your tour, you can let us know later via email.
We'll send you a booking confirmation as well as important information about your tour. You can make payments on your tour balance sooner, or regularly, via our website here. A non refundable 5.25% booking processing fee applies to each booking, calculated on the value of your booking.
Travelling solo? Great! Most of the people you meet on tour will also be on a solo adventure! If you are curious as to who you could be travelling with, or want to make some friends before arriving, join our Travel Community and reach out to your potential new travel mates!
Booking with ULTIMATE is easy! We take payments securely via Mastercard or Visa Credit and Debit Card and we will charge you in Australian Currency (AUD). Your deposit is flexible and if you can no longer travel, you can save your deposit for a later trip or destination if you notify us 30 days before your scheduled tour date.
Making your booking is easy. Choose a date below, and if you have any questions about extras, deposits, or meeting other travellers, just get in touch — we're happy to help.
What is UltimateOz?
The UltimateOz Australia Gap Year package is designed for those planning a working holiday / gap year in Australia. The majority of our travellers are aged between 18 and 30.
There are various visa options available depending on your reason for travelling to Australia. If you are planning a Working Holiday, you must apply for a 417 or 462 Visa. You can still book UltimateOz on a Tourist Visa, but you will not be eligible for the Gap Year support elements of the package.
Keen to travel Australia on a tourist visa for a shorter period of time? Check out our 8-day Ultimate Sydney tour, still visiting all the Sydney icons and Port Stephens. This tour is ideal for those on a tourist visa and doesn’t include any gap year elements.
What do I need to organise before coming to Australia?
Travelling to Australia with UltimateOz is easy as! Here’s what you need to do:
Arrange a Working Holiday Visa
Book your UltimateOz Sydney Arrival Package plus any other Ultimate trips & tours
Book your flights to Australia
Arrange a travel insurance policy by clicking here
Pack your bag, grab your passport & camera and jump on that plane!
Im travelling alone. How will I meet people?
UltimateOz is designed to help you make friends as soon as you arrive in Australia! Most people travelling with UltimateOz arrive alone and stay in touch with friends from the group for the rest of their time here. You’ll spend your first week having loads of fun and getting to know each other. After the UltimateOz week has come to an end, our crew can advise you on finding work, accommodation in Sydney or plan your travel adventure around Australia with your new mates. Chat to others travelling Australia via our Facebook group.
How do I find work in Australia?
UltimateOz includes a 12-Month membership to our online job database – Travellers At Work!
During your first week in Sydney we’ll give you valuable information about finding work in Australia. We’ll share our tips on where to find work, how to apply and what you can expect to earn!
We’ll provide you with access to the Travellers At Work job database, so you can begin applying for jobs at your earliest convenience. If at any time you need some guidance just swing by and have a one-on-one session with one of our in-house work and travel experts who can help you out in your job search! We’ll review your CV and help you adapt your application to suit Aussie employers.
Can you help me book flights and insurance?
We are unable to book flights, but we always recommend using online search engines to research the best available flight routes, prices and times. To ease your experience, we suggest booking via a Travel Agent or directly with your preferred airline.
Travel insurance is required to participate in this tour. We recommend that you find and compare various policies to ensure you have an appropriate level of coverage for you adventure. Not sure where to start? You can find some trusted Travel Insurers here.
Can I travel with Dietary requirements?
In most cases, we can cater to Vegetarian and Gluten Free diets. We will make every effort to cater to all other diets and needs, but we are unable to guarantee this will be possible in every location we visit. Unfortunately we will not cater for tastes or dislikes. We will ask you to re-confirm any dietary requirements with your Group Leader at the start of your trip.
Can I travel with a medical condition?
If you have an existing medical condition or disability that may affect your trip or how deliver our experience, we ask that you inform us in writing at the time of your booking. You may be asked to obtain a medical certificate and if we reasonably feel we are unable to accommodate your particular needs, we reserve the right to decline your booking.
How much spending money do I need?
On our Group Tours, your transport and accommodation along with the meals and activities listed on the itinerary are all included in your tour price. While you are travelling you may wish to participate in additional activities which you will need to budget for. While travelling you may wish to eat and drink out or you may plan to cook and prepare some of your own meals.
As a guide, we recommend you budget an additional $40 – $60AUD per day for spending money. Please note that all travellers are different and you may wish to travel with additional spending money. There are amazing optional activities and food options on offer on the East Coast and if you desire to experience most of them, you may wish to budget for additional spending money.
Can I book extra nights before the trip? I’m arriving early!
Of course! You can pre-book extra nights in Sydney if you’re arriving early, and also extend your stay. You can add them onto your booking, or just get in contact with us! Optional activities are available to add on in country if you are interested in exploring more areas around Sydney!
Do I need a working holiday visa to book?
UltimateOz is designed for travellers on a 417 or 462 working holiday visa, generally aged 18–30 (up to 35 for some nationalities). You can book on a Tourist Visa too, but you won’t be eligible for the gap year work-support benefits (job database, TFN and bank account help) without a working holiday visa.
Do I need to sort out a bank account and Tax File Number myself?
No — setting up an Australian bank account and Tax File Number is included and handled with your group leader’s help in your first week. You can start the bank account process up to 4 weeks before you arrive.
Where will I be staying?
You’ll spend 5 nights at WakeUp! Central Hostel in Sydney’s CBD (voted Sydney’s #1 backpacker hostel, 10-bed shared dorms with free WiFi, a bar and café on-site) and 2 nights in 6-bed eco-cabins at the UltimateOz Basecamp in Port Stephens, a 5-minute walk from the beach. Private room upgrades and extra nights are available at booking.
695-699 George Street.
Sydney, NSW 2000
ABN: 91 133 215 166
