Gap Year Programs in Australia
51 Gap Year Programs in Australia
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Work and live in some of Australia's epic tourism locations and h...
Rooted Life Adventures
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Global Work & Travel
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Our orientation week is educational and offers all the support ne...
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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!
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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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