Melbourne Adventure Program

Start your Australian Working Holiday by checking off every item on your Australia bucket list with our Melbourne Adventure Program! 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 Send Off Program, you will be picked up from the airport, have seven nights of accommodation provided, and head out of town on an epic adventure to explore the coastline. This program will be a jam-packed week full of fun as you participate in a bunch of social activities and adventures with fellow participants! Whether you choose to stay in Melbourne or go elsewhere in Australia to work and travel, our team will continue to support you.

Qualifications:

A Canadian citizen with a valid passport
Between 18-35 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

Paddleboarding

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 will be replaced with a beautiful river cruise, a visit to the famous Melbourne Aquarium, and the world-famous Eureka Skydeck.

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

$985 CAD

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Start Date:

Every Sunday of the year (blackout dates during the last two weeks of December)

Additional dates: May 12, May 26, June 2, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, and August 18 (Australian summer)

What's Included

Pre-Departure

Personal trip coordinator
Step-by-step visa application support
Resume review and revisions
Assistance booking flights and choosing travel insurance
Info pack with everything you need to know to live and work in Australia
Pre-departure orientation

Upon Arrival

Personal airport pickup
7 nights of accommodation
Welcome dinner and drink
Welcome orientation
Australian SIM card
Tax file number
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
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

Testimonials

Mikayla W.
Australia Working Holiday, Sydney Discovery

… Deciding to leave home was the scary thing and actually doing it was the scariest but you need to do things in life that scare you, and I was so lucky to have Stepabroad along the way if I ever needed something! (And believe me, I did lol) there is so much to see in this crazy beautiful world and I’m happy to say I’m lost in the right direction!
Shafina D.
Working Holiday, Chile

Stepabroad succeeded in making me feel secure and prepared to go into this new adventure by myself. They are always there to answer any questions or any concerns you have along the way. I would definitely recommend this to anyone having their first experience abroad or wanting to receive smooth and easy experience!
Anna W.
Australia Working Holiday, Sydney Discovery

I wanted to travel to Australia but I was hesitant to go by myself. Stepabroad made it easier; setting me up with a tax file number, bank account and prepping my resume! When I arrived they had activities planned to help you see the city with a group. I recommend traveling with Stepabroad for extra help with living in Australia and to meet fun groups of people!

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