UltimateOz Sydney with Beach Escape
Location
Australia: Sydney
Length of Position: up to 6 monthsDescription
UltimateOz is Australia's best-value Sydney arrival package! Our 7-day itinerary includes loads of fun in Sydney - you'll cruise Sydney Harbour, see Dolphins, go on a 4WD sand dune tour, try Sandboarding, cuddle a kangaroo, see wild koalas and have a Sydney Party Bus Pub Crawl. Our Sydney package is guided by our awesome group leaders who'll guarantee loads of fun with your new mates in Oz!
UltimateOz also includes 12-months membership to Travellers At Work, Australia's best Job Service for working holidaymakers with thousands of jobs available...
*Your arrival in Sydney
Welcome to Australia! We'll arrange your airport transfer to our luxury backpacker hostel, WakeUp - voted Australia's best! Start exploring Sydney or sleep off your jetlag before meeting your Group on Monday morning.
*Monday - meet your group
In your "Just Landed" info session our team will provide an overview of everything you need to know for your first week in Australia and explain the fun stuff included in your package.
We organise bank cards, tax file numbers, explain about jobs and travelling in Australia, NZ & Fiji. Then we take a guided walking tour of the city including Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Opera House and the Botanic Gardens. Bring your camera - there are loads of photo opportunities along the way! Meet the group that evening for our Welcome Dinner.
*Tuesday - Sydney Harbour Cruise
There's no better way to discover beautiful Sydney Harbour! We take a cruise of Sydney Harbour and check out the sights including Darling Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Fort Dennison, Luna Park and Watson's Bay. Take an awesome cliff-top walk, swim at amazing beaches and enjoy the spectacular views of Sydney by boat. Spend the day cruising, swimming and chilling on Sydney Harbour!
*Wednesday - UltimateOz Basecamp
Today we depart the city for our 3-day / 2-night Sydney Beach Escape at UltimateOz Basecamp. Located north of Sydney the area is famous for its stunning beaches, amazing sand dunes and abundance of Aussie wildlife including dolphins, whales, koalas, echidnas and possums. UltimateOz Basecamp is set within 6 acres of rainforest, just 5 minutes walk to the beach and home to Josie, a tame kangaroo who lives on the property.
Check out the beach and have a swim before we enjoy pizzas for dinner. Grab a torch and come possum-spotting.
*Thursday - 4WD Tour & Sandboarding
After breakfast we explore the sand dunes by 4WD, learn about local Aboriginal culture from our informative guides and then ride to the highest dunes to try sandboarding! We return to Basecamp for lunch then we take a guided bush walk through Tomaree National Park. Enjoy stunning scenery and breathtaking views and the chance to see koalas in the treetops (all year round) and migrating whales (May - November). Tonight we enjoy a real Aussie BBQ dinner and drinks around the campfire.
* Friday - Dolphin Cruise
Today 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. Then we hit the beach for a swim before heading back to Sydney. Check into WakeUp and spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
Saturday - Party Bus!
Get dressed up for a fun night on the town! Meet the Group at one of our favourite party bars before jumping on our Sydney Party Bus for our Sydney Pub Crawl. We visit 5 bars in the city and near the beach and receive a free drink at each one!
*Sunday - Beach Day
Today 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!
*Let's get serious
After a week of having fun, today's the day to get serious. Meet at UltimateOz for a comprehensive work and travel information session and begin applying for jobs, organise shared accommodation in Sydney or plan your onward travel.
Choose your free Barista, Bar Skills or Cocktail course and get ready to get the job you want in Australia! The Team at UltimateOz are available to answer all your questions!
Highlights
* Pre-arrival contact from a Work & Travel Expert: After booking your package you'll be contacted by a Work & Travel Expert at UltimateOz in Sydney who you can email at any time. We'll answer any questions you may have and help you plan your trip.
* Airport transfer to your hostel: Once you land at Sydney Airport your transfer to the city will be simple. We'll pre-arrange your Shuttle Bus and you'll be dropped-off at your hostel in no time.
* 7-nights dorm stay at WakeUp - voted Australia's best! You'll be sleeping in style at WakeUp in the main backpacking hub of Sydney, close to Central Station, UltimateOz HQ and loads of bars, pubs & shops. Everything you need is just a short walk away.
* Guided City Tour: See the highlights (Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Botanic Gardens etc!) and become a local.
* Welcome dinner & drink
* Sydney Harbour Boat Tour - worth AUD129: Full day cruise, voted Sydney's best day on the harbour.
* UltimateOz Basecamp: All inclusive 2-Day Escape with Sandboarding, Dolphin Cruise, real Aussie BBQ and loads more. Hug Josy, our tame kangaroo.
* Party Bus Pub Crawl: Experience Sydney's busy night life!
* Beach tour - Our own Sydney guide will take you on a trip from Bondi to Coogee, six beaches in a day!
* Get a job - 12-Months of job offers from Travellers At Work - worth AUD99: Travellers At Work is Australia's leading job network for working holidaymakers with thousands of jobs available. As a Travellers At Work Member you'll receive priority access to jobs all over Australia.
* Resume Review service - 12-months: An impressive CV / Resume is essential for finding work in Australia. For a 12-month period, the Job Consultants at Travellers At Work will be available to review your CV / Resume and provide recommendations for any essential improvements required.
* 12-Month Mail Holding & Forwarding Service - worth AUD75: A fixed mailing address to receive mail - essential for your bank, tax office, employers and to receive birthday and x-mas presents! Travelling around? No worries, we will forward you mail for free to wherever you are in Australia!
* NEW 1-month Luggage Storage - worth AUD50: Store a suitcase for 1-month at UltimateOz Sydney
* Responsible Service of Alcohol RSA training course - worth AUD85: To be able to serve alcohol in any bar/restaurant in Australia, this RSA-certificate is required.
* Bar Skills / Coffee Skills / Cocktail Skills training course - worth AUD125: Want to work in the hospitality sector in Oz? Get skilled by attending one of the hospitality courses - you could be shaking it like Tom Cruise in Cocktail in one of Sydney's trendy bars in no time!
* Bank Account set up before arrival: We'll open your account with the Commonwealth Bank Australia before you leave home. Once set-up the CBA will email you your account details two weeks prior to arrival so you can transfer funds into the account before you get to Oz.
* Australian mobile phone SIM card: We'll reserve your Australian mobile phone number and pre-activate your card, so you can use it straight away.
* Taxfile number arranged: Don't get taxed at 49%! We'll arrange your Taxfile number as soon as you arrive so you'll get taxed the right amount and -if needed- be ready to work straight away!
* Medicare Assistance
* 12-Month Tax refund & Superannuation advice: We will assist you with any tax queries you may have throughout the year, help you claim a tax refund after working in Australia and help you claim your Superannuation after leaving the country.
* Travellers Discount Card - save $$$. Your card will save you loads on hostel, travel and tour bookings all over Australia, New Zealand & Fiji.
* Furnished Shared Accommodation Tour: If you plan to stay and work in Sydney for a while, you'll save money and make great friends in a shared house. We'll help you beat the rush of thousands of other travellers on our tour of furnished share houses by the beach, inner city and all of Sydney's top locations.
* Free internet, Monday - Saturday in Sydney
* 24hr Emergency Helpline - available 365 days per year