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Australasia

Australasia is a perfect career break travel idea for those with a love of the sun and the great outdoors.

Take a career break to Australasia if you want to get involved with environmental conservation projects in the great Aussie outback or if you want to mix your adrenaline sports with some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, a career break to New Zealand is a perfect choice.


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The Sydney Opera House, Australia

With five nights in the buzzing, cosmopolitan city of Sydney and a guaranteed job offer whenever you are ready for it, Ultimate Aussie is perfect for anyone who hasn’t been travelling before and is unsure what to expect by heading over to Australia for up to a year.

 
Dive student in Australia

Gain the skills and qualifications to explore marine life below the surface. Take part in classroom training, real dives and a three-day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, and get an internationally recognised certificate.

 
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Teach English as a Foreign Language

The online TEFL courses are internationally recognised, giving you the opportunity to travel and teach wherever there are people who want to learn. The only decision you really have to make is where you want to go and make a difference!

 
Fiji Dive Culture Conservation

Sample the best of Fiji with a varied project on a beautiful island. Learn to scuba dive, or improve your skills, live with a Fijian family and take part in a conservation programme.

 
New Zealand Adventure

This trip takes you on an exciting journey through New Zealand’s North and South islands. Take part in optional activities along the way - sea kayaking, jet boating, mountain biking, sailing, hiking and much more.

 
Gap Year travel in Thailand

Spend time discovering the best parts of Thailand, Australia and New Zealand. Explore fantastic places, relax on gorgeous beaches and be part of exciting adventures. Thailand - Australia - New Zealand.

 
Fiji Scuba Dive Courses

Learn to dive in Fiji - an unmatched tropical paradise. Choose from a number of different courses depending upon your current experience. True beginners are more than welcome.

 
Be a cowboy/girl in New Zealand

Family Friendly! Live the life of a cowboy or cowgirl, riding the lush lands of rural New Zealand. Explore Auckland before improving your riding skills, getting to know the sheep and trying your hand at lassoing. Great fun!

 
Volunteer with Koalas in Australia

Ideal for anyone fond of wildlife and the outdoors, as you will be helping sanctuary keepers to care for animals such as koalas, kangaroo and other native Australian species.

 
Hiking a glacier in New Zealand

This conservation project in New Zealand is a great way to see the sights of New Zealand whilst giving something back by protecting the stunning environments of this fantastic destination.

 
Yeeee-Hawwww

Family Friendly! Train to be a real life Australian cowboy (or cowgirl) and experience life on a ranch in the Australian outback. You’ll be taught the fine art of Australian farming and traditional ranch skills.

 
summer job abroad

Enjoy the great outdoors in a land down under. Help preserve Australia's most precious resource - it's beautiful environment which helps attract so many visitors each year.

 
Australia scuba diving - Dive Master

Learn everything you need to work in the diving industry. Go from beginner to qualified instructor in ten weeks, developing other useful skills along the way. The classroom is a beautifully blue ocean!

 
Improve your drives in Australia

Improve your swing at an academy on the Gold Coast. Take advantage of professional tuition, the latest training methods, two fantastic courses - and beautiful weather! The academy caters for all abilities.

 
Australia Gap Year

Based in a truly stunning part of this fascinating country, volunteers choosing this project have the unique opportunity to develop their knowledge about native Australian wildlife.

 
Sailing academy, Whitsundays, Australia

Learn to sail, in paradise. Start from scratch or build on what you know to gain one of three certificates. Hands-on experience, expert theory tuition and onboard accommodation make for a comprehensive programme.
Minimum age 10 years.

 
Animal rehabilitation project Australia

Get involved in hands-on work with wildlife. Feed kangaroos, wallabies and birds, monitor koalas and help with tree planting and presentations to the public. A challenging but extremely rewarding project.

 
kangaroos in the Rainforest

Volunteer in a wildlife sanctaury in tropical north Queensland, Australia. You will make new feathered and furry friends as you assist with the care of the animals as well as the general upkeep and running of the park.

 
Ubirr rock

Take in some of the most stunning scenery Australia has to offer in this fantastic tour. Visiting two National Parks you will also have the opportunity to hike to spectacular gorges and waterfalls before taking a dip in the pools to cool off! A perfect way to see the best parts the Top End has to offer.

 
Kata Tjuta

Experience the magical Red Centre of this amazing and vast country! Enjoy sunrise over the magnificent Uluru and learn about Aboriginal culture. You'll also visit King's Canyon and Kata Tjuta National park where you will see some stunning scenery!

 
Mountains

Explore New Zealand's beautiful North and South Islands in this fantastic group tour. You'll experience the finteresting Maori culture and stunning scenery and have the opportunity to take part in extra activities along the way.

 
Tongariro Mountain Pools

Experience Maori culture and visit spectacular scenic areas such as the Bay of Islands in this 9 day trip around New Zealand's North Island. Includes the opportunity to hike the Tongariro Crossing - one of the country's best hikes.

 
Doubtful Sound

This tour allows you to experience the best that the South Island has to offer. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery or get involved with some adventurous activities - New Zealand has it all!

 
Sandboarding in Western Australia

Family Friendly! The Nullarbor Desert Experience is a once in a lifetime trip; it expertly combines the outback, the desert, whale-watching, ranges, wildlife, art, wineries, national parks, and the saltbush together with experiencing the true Aussie way of life.

 
Tallship

A never-to-be forgotten cruise on a tall ship around the Great Barrier Reef, with the chance to snorkel, swim and discover the area. Learn the basics of sailing or just relax and soak up the sun.

 
New Zealand Ultimate Explorer: Bike and Hiking Tour

Hike and bike your way around New Zealand, the extreme sports capital of the world, on this ultimate adrenaline fuelled adventure tour. The opportunity to see New Zealand's amazing landscape from a different point of view means it will be an experience you will never forget!

 
Greyhound bus, Australia

Pick a bus pass and see Australia at your own pace. Take in Sydney, the outback, Cairns, Melbourne, the Great Barrier Reef and more. Choose what you want to see and how long you spend in each place.

 
See wildlife in Adelaide

Help with the day-to-day running of a wildlife centre. Feed and handle the animals, show them to the public, take part in guided night walks and get involved with ongoing conservation projects. Perfect for animal lovers.

 
Australia Island & Wildife Volunteers

The rare opportunity to work closely with some of Australia’s most endearing wildlife. In addition to feeding and maintenance duties, you will assist staff during wildlife handling tours with the public, including breakfast with the koalas!

 
Environmental conservation in Australia

A unique opportunity to take part in a project where you contribute in a practical way to the conservation of the Australian environment. Time will be spent in Canberra and on Montague Island, a protected wildlife reserve that is an offshore sanctuary for seals, penguins and sea birds.

 
Train as a ranch hand in Australia

Live the outdoor life and pick up the skills needed to work on a ranch. Learn to muster, horse ride and more. Take a paid job and work on a ranch afterwards or just learn for fun!

 
Australia Sailing Course

Learn to sail, in paradise. Start from scratch or build on what you know to gain one of three certificates. Hands-on experience, expert theory tuition and onboard accommodation make for a comprehensive programme.
Minimum age 10 years.

 
Taste of Tasmania

Explore a lesser-visited part of Australia on this 6 day group tour of Tasmania. Enjoy hiking, cycling and swimming during this active, outdoor adventure.

 
High in the New Zealand Mountains

If you are aged between 18 and 30 years old, you should think about getting yourself over the picturesque island of New Zealand for a Working Holiday of up to 23 months!

 
Conservation volunteer project in Australia

Through the exploration of national parks, volunteer activities and guided walks you will soon fall in love with this incredible part of Australia. Most of your time will be spent enjoying the great outdoors and with the air in Tasmania being scientifically proven as some of the world cleanest, this is the place to do it!

 
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