Welcome Week Sydney ($1099 AUD)
Whether you are completing an internship or not, the Welcome Week takes in all the highlights of Sydney & surrounds.
The week will explore all the best bits Sydney has to offer during both the day & night. It is informative and a tonne of fun; the perfect way to start your down under experience. The complete package includes accommodation, airport transfer, sim-card, bank account and even job offers for an entire year.
The program starts almost every Monday of the year (& Thursdays in busy season), extra accommodation can be booked if your flight arrives before this time.
Itinerary
Monday; City Tour & Dinner
The guides meet you at the hostel and escort you to the initial induction information session. The week will be explained, tax file numbers organised, as well as sim-cards.
A guided walk of the City follows taking in Darling Harbour, the Harbour Bridge, Opera House & China Town to name a few.
Dinner & a drink are then provided at the local backpacker bar.
Meals included : 1
Tuesday; Harbour Cruise
The morning starts with a talk about how to get a job, tax requirements for travelers, bank cards are handed out, how to write the perfect CV, job training, City transport info, and loads more.
Once that’s out of the way, we set sail for a sensational cruise around Sydney Harbour. No day on the harbour would be complete without a swim and your first Aussie BBQ.
Meals included : 1
Wednesday; Paradise HQ Day 1
We travel to our ‘Paradise HQ’. where we are based in our eco-friendly accommodation for the next three days.
Located in the rainforest only 5 minutes from the beach; it’s not hard to see why this place is paradise.
Perfect beaches, sand dunes and unique Aussie wildlife (e.g.koalas) are just some of the highlights.
After a splash in the ocean, it’s pizza for dinner.
Meals included : 1
Thursday; Paradise HQ Day 2
After breakfast the day explodes with a 4WD trip over the sand dunes and a history lesson about the Aboriginal culture. Next it’s time to slide down the sand dunes on a board….try not to finish with a mouth full of sand!
Back to HQ for lunch, a swim and kick back on the beach.
A guided bush walk follows….destination; scenic lookout point to spot koalas in the trees and whales in the ocean (May – November).
Light the camp fire and it’s a BBQ dinner and drinks on the beach.
Meals included : 3
Friday; Paradise HQ Day 3
Breakfast is followed by a boat cruise to watch the dolphins at play.
We have one final splash in the ocean, say farewell to HQ, and then drive back to the City. We check back into the hostel and take it easy.
Meals included : 1
Saturday; Party!!
The night starts at one of our favourite bars and the pub crawl begins.
We party at 3 different bars with a free drink included at each.
An awesome night out is had by all!!
Sunday; Beach Tour
We take a walk along the famous coastal path from Coogee Beach to Bondi Beach. Along the way we stroll by six of the best beaches in Sydney. After cooling off with a swim at the famous Bondi Beach, we head back to the City to unwind and reflect on what was a memorable first week in Sydney.
…and more
Additional Inclusions
You are provided with a 12 month membership to Australia’s best backpacker job service.
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) & Bar Skills
To work in a venue that sells alcohol, all staff must complete an RSA. This includes any job in a bar, pub or restaurant selling alcohol. The course is provided online and is only valid in QLD, NT, WA and SA. An RSA valid in NSW can be arranged for an extra fee.
A bar skills training is also provided.
Note: If you have no intention to work in Australia and don’t require any of the ‘job training or services’, then this can be replaced with a free Blue Mountains trip.
Accommodation | Yes |
Airport transfer shuttle bus | Yes |
Just Arrived Info Session | Yes |
1-Day Activity (I.e Sydney Harbour Cruise) | Yes |
12-Months of job offers | Yes |
Resume Review Service | Yes |
Mail Holding Service | Yes |
Bank Account set up before arrival | Yes |
SIM card | Yes |
Tax File Number arranged | Yes |
Tax refund advice | Yes |
24-Hr Emergency Support Number | Yes |
Free WiFi internet in Sydney | Yes |
Medicare organised | Yes |
Travellers Discounts | Yes |
Guided Sydney city tour | Yes |
Welcome Dinner & Drink | Yes |
3-Days / 2-Nights at HQ - Sand Dune 4WD Tour & Sandboarding - National Park Bushwalk - Dolphin Cruise | Yes |
Sydney Pub Crawl | Yes |
Sydney Coogee - Bondi Beach Tour | Yes |
Online RSA Training Course | Yes |
Bar Skills Training Course | Yes |
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