Gap Year Programs in Australia

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Pacific Discovery
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Embark on a 10-week journey through Australia and Bali designed to challenge, inspire, and transform. Explore wild coastlines, vibrant cultures, ...

The Intern Group
9.52
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Jumpstart your career in Australia. Partnering with leading companies and NGOs, our Melbourne internship program provide students, graduates, and...
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Gapforce
9.05
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This Gapforce program is an action-packed, six-week tour combining travel and adventure with volunteering on Australia's famed East Coast. Your j...

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
9.56
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At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. ...
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Pacific Discovery
9.58
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Embark on a 10-week journey through Australia and Bali designed to challenge, inspire, and transform. Explore wild coastlines, vibrant cultures, ...
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9.63
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GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with award-winning and ethical programs selected by sustainable travel experts. Since 2006, tens of thousands of volunteers have taken part in projects and internships worldwide, focusing on wildlife and marine conservation, education, and med
See All 3 ProgramsSeamester Study Abroad at Sea
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Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more than 40 years, we have offered unparalleled educational voyages where students spend a semester at sea sailing between islands, countries, and even continents. We design our programs to provide engaging learning experiences with real out
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Work and live in some of Australia's epic tourism locations and have it all arranged before you arrive. You could be working on islands on the Great Barrier Reef, in bustling tourism towns, in wilderness lodges, or in unique luxury outback lodges. We have partners throughout Australia offering w
Global Work & Travel
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Ever dreamed of living and working in Australia? Picture yourself exploring white sandy beaches, ancient rainforests, exotic wildlife and iconic cities, all while getting paid to travel. A working holiday in Australia is the best way to experience life abroad, gain international work experience and
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Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find a program that matches your interests and skills through Volunteer World! We are the largest volunteer abroad comparison platform around the globe, enabling you to seek and compare offers from major travel agencies as well as smaller g
See All 2 ProgramsRooted Life Adventures
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Rooted Life Adventures’ Australia Gap Year is a transformative 10-week intentional community for young women and non-binary individuals (ages 18 - 24) seeking adventure, growth, and deep self-discovery. With 24/7 support from a therapeutic coach, you’ll learn how to start a business from a female e
Institute for Global Studies
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Australia is a huge draw to our U.S. clients. Sydney is one of the most sought-after cities in our catalog. With vast white sand beaches a ferry ride away from the city center, our interns find a nice city/beach balance. Digital marketing students are drawn to our placement with one of the premi
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Sydney is the oldest and largest city and the economic and financial hub of Australia. Located on the southeastern coast, it is home to over 4.6 million people and is known worldwide for its stunning landmarks, such as the Sydney Harbor Bridge, Opera House, amazing cuisine, and diverse populace.
Intern Abroad HQ
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Launch your marketing career with confidence through Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable and top-rated provider of Sales & Marketing internships. Designed to provide practical, real-world experience and boost your resume, these internships help you build creative, analytical, and communica
Love Volunteers
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Whether you want to support vulnerable communities in developing countries, help conserve the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, or protect animals in the Amazon, Love Volunteers has a program for you. With over 200 projects in 40 countries there's something for everyone! For over 7 years Love Volu
A Guide to Gap Year in Australia
Best Cities
Did you know most people in Australia live in coastal cities? And by most, we mean around 90%... If you don’t want to settle in Australia’s capital of Canberra, here are other top locations for Australian gap year programs.
Melbourne. Right on the southern coast, Melbourne is home to around four million people, the second largest urban area in Australia. This artsy, fashionable city is reminiscent of Europe’s architecture and brimming with opportunities to make your Australian gap year worth it.
Sydney. Sydney is unmatched in how gorgeous beaches, wildlife, and cityscapes can still coexist. Want to find out how? Take a gap year in Australia and tell us!
Townsville. The very fact that it is a tropical town with less than 200,000 people is exactly why you need to go. As a gapper, you’ll marvel at the wild kangaroos while biking to your Australian gap year program, enjoy the views of Magnetic Island off the coast, and fantasize about swimming to (or volunteering at) the Great Barrier Reef—it’s right off shore. There are so many epic choices here for your gap year abroad!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Australia is one of the most popular gap year destinations in the world, with one of the best gap year visas available. Gap years in Australia allow you to travel the country while working part time jobs on the side.
The most popular cities in Australia for gap years are Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, and Perth. These cities offer a ton for travelers to do and experience, as well as growing markets for gap year jobs.
Most gap year students in Australia work in hospitality as bartenders, baristas, servers, and hotel/hostel staff. However, you can focus on things other than work, and explore the Australian wilderness or take classes at a local university.
Gap years in Australia can be pricey due to airfare. However, job availability and earning potential mean it's pretty simple to work during your gap year in order to offset travel and living costs.
The easiest job to get during a gap year in Australia is any hospitality job—bartending, serving, or working in a cafe or hotel. Other popular jobs involve working on farms or vineyards in exchange for room and board.
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