| Starts: Sydney | Ends: Sydney |
| Trip type: Combo tours | Operator: Ultimate Oz |
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Trip Description:
UltimateOz is Australia's best-value Sydney arrival package! Our 7-day itinerary includes loads of fun in Sydney plus our awesome 3-day/2-night Sydney Beach Escape where you'll see Dolphins, go on a 4WD sand dune tour, try Sandboarding, cuddle a kangaroo and see wild koalas! Enjoy a Sydney Harbour Day Cruise, Sydney Party Bus Pub Crawl and 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...
HOT OFFER! Book now for 2012 and receive 10 nights free accommodation at a selection of our favourite hostels across Australia and NZ with an exclusive 'book 2 nights get a 3rd free' offer. Locations include Brisbane, Hervey Bay, Noosa, Cairns, Wellington, Auckland & Queenstown.
12-Months of job offers from Travellers At Work - worth $89
Travellers At Work is Australia's leading job network for working holiday makers with thousands of jobs available. As a Travellers At Work Member you'll receive priority access to gap year jobs all over Australia. Click here for details.
12-Month Resume Review Service
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 - worth $75
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!
1-Month Luggage Storage - worth $50
Store a suitcase for 1-month at UltimateOz Sydney
RSA Certificate - worth $85
To be able to work in any bar/restaurant in Australia a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate is required. Your RSA Course allows you to work in QLD, NT, SA, WA and ACT, plus VIC when a free online upgrade is completed.
Cocktail Skills Training Course - worth $125
Want to work in the hospitality sector in Oz? Get skilled by attending one of the above 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 $$$ into the account before you get to Oz.
Australian mobile phone SIM card
We'll reserve your Australian mobile phone number and email it to you before you leave home
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
If you're from the UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium or the Republic of Ireland you may be eligible for free healthcare (Medicare) whilst in Australia, although its always advisable to have adequate travel insurance also. We'll help you arrange Medicare once you arrive in Sydney.
12-Month Tax Refund & Superannuation advice
We will assist you with any gap year 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 5% on tours!
Your Travellers Discount Card will save you loads on hostel, travel and tour bookings all over Australia, New Zealand & Fiji.
Find a Shared Flat
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 Cafe
Free internet & WIFI for 12-months weekdays and Saturdays at UltimateOz HQ in Sydney
24hr Emergency Helpline - 365 days per year
Detailed Itinerary:
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.
Arriving earlier than Monday (recommended)? No worries - book a 10 or 14-night package and we'll sort out extra nights accommodation for you before and/or after starting UltimateOz.
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. (Dinner and 1 drink included).
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. (Dinner included).
THURS - 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 BBQ dinner and drinks around the campfire. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
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. (Breakfast included).
SATURDAY - SYDNEY 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! (Express entry to 5 bars and 5 drinks included).
SUNDAY - SYDNEY 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. We’ll grab a beer in Bondi before heading back to the city. It’s the perfect way to unwind after an awesome first week in Sydney!
MONDAY - LET'S GET SERIOUS
After a week of having fun, today’s the day to get serious. Meet at UltimateOz to 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!
