A career break in Australasia enables you to really get away from it all on the other side of the world. There’s so much to see and experience on a career break in Australasia – fantastic beaches, Aborigine and Maori culture, cosmopolitan cities such as Sydney and Auckland, adventure sports, Ayer’s Rock and Milford Sound. By taking a career break in Australasia you can take your time to explore properly and really get to grips with Australia and New Zealand.
Australasia career break GYFGUs offers all kinds of exciting programmes which help make your career break in Australasia one you’ll never forget. If you travel on an Australasia career break with GYFGU’s the main focus of all our programmes is to provide a ‘real’ career break travel experience rather than the usual bog standard tour you get with more conventional travel companies.
Just some of the things you could get up to on an Australasia career break include – working as a Conservation Volunteer in Australia, cycling in New Zealand, learning how to be a Cowboy (or girl!) in the Aussie Outback, glacier hiking on New Zealand’s South Island and learning how to sail in the idyllic setting of Sydney harbour.
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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.
Everything you need to work in NZ! Help with accommodation, access to a job centre, travelling offers, visa assistance and loads of opportunities to meet other travellers make for a hassle-free working holiday.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
On an epic journey across Thailand, China, Malaysia, Africa and Australia, the ultimate wildlife experience gives you the chance to see some of the world’s rarest and most incredible animals and contribute to their preservation. Zimbabwe - Thailand - China - Malaysia - Australia - USA.
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.
Take some time out to discover the best parts of Thailand, Australia and New Zealand. Explore fantastic places, relax on gorgeous beaches and absorb the local culture. Thailand - Australia - New Zealand.
A great way for wildlife enthusiasts to see the world and make a contribution to volunteer projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to explore the world’s most incredible destinations from Thailand to Australia! Thailand - Australia - USA.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Australia’s vast and beautiful landscapes are world famous and this tour gives you the chance to get off the tourist path and travel through some of its most stunning scenery. From Darwin to Adelaide you’ll travel the length of this incredible country on a north to south adventure and experience the real outback lifestyle.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Janet Horsley had an incredible time on her tailor-made gap year, blazing a trail through Africa, Asia, Australia and Latin America, read her story here.