Australia Working Holidays for Canadians - Melbourne Adventure Program

Start your Australian Working Holiday by checking off every item on your Australia bucket list with our Melbourne Adventure Experience! Learn to surf, see koalas and kangaroos, and taste Australian wine right from the vineyard. Meet new friends and make all of your travel dreams come true within your first week of being in Australia.

Program Overview

Start your Australia Working Holiday adventure in Melbourne with a bang! In addition to all the support included in our Australia Send Off Package, you will be picked up from the airport, have seven nights of accommodation provided, and head out of town to explore the coastline. Enjoy a jam-packed week full of fun as you participate in tons of adventures with fellow travellers. Check out the highlight video and itinerary below to learn more.

Qualifications:

A Canadian citizen between 18 and 35 years old
Sufficient support funds for your trip
In good health and no criminal record

Program Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Melbourne!

From the moment you land in Melbourne, you’re in good hands with a personal airport pick-up to take you to your pre-arranged accommodation. Catch up on sleep or relax and meet new people while you enjoy the city views from the rooftop patio.

Day 2

Explore Melbourne & Welcome Dinner

After setting up your bank account, phone, and tax number, you'll venture out on a fun guided tour to explore trendy Melbourne. Learn about the caffeine capital of the world, discover hidden laneways and view mind-blowing street art. End the day with a riverside group dinner in one of Australia’s most iconic neighbourhoods (dinner included).

Day 3

Exclusive Food Tour

Today is a feast for the senses - explore the southern hemisphere's largest open-air market and spend the afternoon on an exclusive food tour. Enjoy eating and drinking with new friends in Melbourne's hottest spots (dinner, drinks, and snacks included).

Day 4

Road Trip & Wine Tasting

Wake up for an adventurous road trip! First, you will head to two incredibly beautiful (yet barely touched) beaches. Feel like royalty as you bathe on pristine beaches, indulge in wine tasting, and view spectacular scenic lookouts. Your day will be topped off by watching penguins run across the beach at night - yes, PENGUINS!

Day 5

Koalas, Kangaroos and Surfing!

Australia is known for its famous surf and today you’ll get to learn how to catch a wave! Experience a wildlife encounter with the chance to get up close to koalas and kangaroos! *In Australian winter (our summer) surfing may be replaced by kayaking or mountain biking.

Day 6

Paddle Boarding

Explore the quaint beach suburb of St. Kilda and its famous landmarks before hitting the beach and going paddle boarding (or skydiving if you are really crazy!) *In winter this day is replaced with a Royal Botanic Gardens tour before viewing Melbourne from the highest sky deck in Australia!

Day 7

Job Search & Bar Crawl

Today you’ll get a rundown of different work opportunities and also learn about how to explore magnificent Australia. This will be done both in a group and one-on-one, so you’ll get all your questions answered. Then kick-back by heading out on the town for Melbourne’s biggest bar crawl! Pizza and four drinks are included.

Day 8

Support & Farewell

What better way to spend your final day with everyone then by hanging out on a rooftop with your new travel family? Enjoy a BBQ and some beers while soaking up the skyline and reminiscing about the memories made during the best week of your life!

Begin the best adventure of your life

$1029 CAD

Get Started!

Start Dates:

***Currently Australia’s borders are closed and we are predicting that they will open around autumn 2021.

The Melbourne Adventure Experience starts every Sunday of the year.

If you want to arrive earlier – no problem! We’ll pick you up at the airport any day of the week and can arrange extra nights of accommodation prior to your official program start date.

What's Included

Pre-Departure

Personal trip coordinator
Step-by-step visa application support
Resume review and revisions to meet Australian standards
Assistance booking flights and choosing travel insurance
Personal pre-departure orientation
Info pack with everything you need to know to live and work in Australia
Get added to a Whatsapp group to connect with your travel group before you arrive

Upon Arrival

Personal airport pickup
7 nights of accommodation
Welcome dinner and drink
Welcome orientation
Australian SIM card
Tax file number
Australian bank account set-up

The Fun Stuff!

Guided city walking tour
Surf lesson
Wildlife encounter experience
Food, drink and street art tour
Beach day with paddle-boarding
Wine tasting
Wild penguin viewing
Bar crawl with drinks and club entry
Lots more free meals and drinks!
Farewell dinner and drink

Our Support

Employment resources and support
One-on-one job search consultation
Weekly emails with new working holiday job opportunities
Discounted RSA/RSG Courses
Assistance finding housing
Local support and travel advice
Tax filing assistance
On-going support for the duration of your trip

What Will I Do?

As a working holiday traveller, you will be able to land casual jobs that allow you to work for a short period of time, helping fund your travels around Australia. Our team will help tweak and sharpen up your resume so you stand out to hiring managers and get a job sooner. Depending on your previous work experience, typical opportunities for holiday travellers include:

Customer service
Food and beverage
Hospitality
Farming and fruit picking
Cafe and quick service
Warehouse/general labour
Retail and sales
Landscaping/gardening
Event and promotions

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Testimonials

Megan K
Australia Working Holiday - January 2020

I always wanted to travel, and Stepabroad made my dreams come true. Tessa is absolutely amazing and helped me go through everything for my working holiday in Australia. She gave me great advice and recommendations and made the process so easy and simple. It was so well organized and helpful. Knowing that I have their full support anytime while I’m traveling is also very reassuring.
Now, I’m in Melbourne and having the time of my life, thanks to Stepabroad!

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Program Overview

Program Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Melbourne!

Day 2

Explore Melbourne & Welcome Dinner

Day 3

Exclusive Food Tour

Day 4

Road Trip & Wine Tasting

Day 5

Koalas, Kangaroos and Surfing!

Day 6

Paddle Boarding

Day 7

Job Search & Bar Crawl

Day 8

Support & Farewell

Begin the best adventure of your life

Begin the best adventure of your life

$1029 CAD

$1029 CAD

What's Included

Pre-Departure

Upon Arrival

The Fun Stuff!

Our Support

What Will I Do?

Related Programs

Sydney Adventure

$1029 CAD

Melbourne Discovery

$599 CAD

Testimonials

Australia Working Holiday - January 2020

Get Inspired

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