A career break in Australia is a superb choice for numerous reasons. Australia is a vast country with a diverse range of stunning landscapes, so there’s plenty to try and pack in to a Australia career break. Just some of the possible highlights of a career break in Australia include – diving on the Great Barrier Reef, exploring cosmopolitan Sydney or Melbourne, trekking in the rainforests, visiting the red desert centre and discovering the flora and fauna of the Outback.
Australia career break
We can help organise a diverse range of activities to ensure you get the most out of an Australia career break. Just some of the things you could get up to on an Australia career break include learning to sail in Sydney Harbour, learning how to be an Aussie wine buff, experiencing everyday life at an Outback ranch and voluntary work in Australia working as a Australia career break conservation volunteer.
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Make your round the world trip the voyage of a lifetime, blazing a trail through Africa, Asia, Australasia and Latin America on this action and culture packed programme! South Africa - India - Malaysia- Thailand - Australia - New Zealand - Argentina.
History teacher Daniel Guiney decided to take his classroom skills to Cambodia and explore the wonders of Asian culture! Find out more about his trip of a lifetime here.
