Start your Melbourne Working Holiday ticking off every item on your Australia bucket list: Learn to surf, see koalas and kangaroos, and taste Australian wine right from the vineyard ā all within your first week of being in Australia!
Year-round
8 days
C$1,699
Start your Melbourne Working Holiday adventure with a bang! In addition to all the support included in our Australia Working Holiday Send-Off Program, 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.
Please do not book your flight until you have paid for your program and secured your program start date.
Youāve finally arrived Down Under! Jump right in for your epic Melbourne Working Holiday adventure with a jam-packed week of activities with other travellersā¦
From the moment you land in Melbourne, youāre 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.
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 group dinner in one of Australiaās most iconic neighbourhoods (dinner included).
Aboriginal Australians have lived across the Australian continent for tens of thousands of years, and today youāll get to learn about Australiaās Indigenous culture and traditions during an Aboriginal Heritage Walk in the Royal Botanical Gardens. We'll also visit the Queen Victoria Markets and sample some of Melbourne's best food and drinks!
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!
Australia is known for its famous surf and today youāll get to learn how to catch a wave! Experience a wildlife encounter with the chance to get up close to koalas and kangaroos!
Get excited about what's to come as today youāll get a rundown of different work opportunities and also learn about how to explore magnificent Australia. In the afternoon, you can head out to explore the quaint beach suburb of St. Kilda and its famous landmarks before hitting the beach.
Today our team will be available for one-on-one sessions to answer any questions you have about living, working and travelling in Australia. Then kick-back by heading out on the town for an organized night out in Melbourne!
What better way to spend your final day with everyone than 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!
Flights, medical insurance, visa and/or work permit application fees, local transportation, food & rent.
On your Melbourne Working Holiday ā or anywhere in Australia you decide to settle ā youāll be able to get casual jobs to help fund your adventures in Melbourne and across Australia! Our team will help make your resume stand out in the Australian job market so that you can secure a job faster, and start earning money sooner.
Interested to chat with us to learn which Australia Working Holiday Program is right for you?
The Melbourne Adventure Experience starts every second Sunday of the year.
If you want to arrive earlier ā no problem! Weāll 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.
The Adventure Program includes everything the Discovery Program offers, plus four extra days of fun and three additional nights of accommodation!
If youāre looking for a more immersive experience to kickstart your working holiday in Australia, this program is perfect. It features exciting activities like wildlife encounters and surfing lessons, balancing work preparation with unforgettable adventures.
Youāll still receive dedicated support to get set up and ready to work in Australia, but with more time to explore, connect with others, and enjoy all that Melbourne has to offer.
Melbourne is an international hub that offers the perfect mix of culture, fun, and opportunity. As the cultural capital of Australia, itās known for its thriving coffee and foodie scene, and itās full of people from all over the world.
If youāre into sports, Melbourne is the place to be! It hosts the Australian Open, Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup Carnival, and AFL matches. If sports arenāt your thing, the cityās nightlife is unbeatable, boasting the most rooftop bars in Australia and a vibrant atmosphere.
Our team has firsthand experience living and working in Melbourne, so we can share plenty of tips and recommendations to make your adventure unforgettable.
Yes! The program runs all year round, so your start date is entirely flexible.
During the Australian summer (SeptemberāMarch), there are typically 5ā6 tour dates per month.
During the off-peak season, there are 2ā3 dates per month. Just make sure youāve received your Australia Working Holiday Visa approval before booking your flights. Reach out to our team to confirm availability and plan your trip!
Absolutely! If you plan to arrive early, we can arrange an extra night of accommodation for a small fee.
Just share your flight details with your Travel Coordinator, and weāll ensure everything, including your airport pick-up, runs smoothly so youāre ready to start your program.
Yes! Youāll connect with people from around the world who have also just arrived in Melbourne.
This program is designed to help you form connections right away, whether itās exploring the city together or finding housemates. Itās an incredible way to start your working holiday in Australia with new friends and shared experiences.