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]]>This is your ultimate road trip. One action packed backpacker trip you will never forget, taking in the very best of Australia. Surfing, skydiving, and diving as you head up the coast in search of good times and incredible adventures. Everything is arranged for you: arrival,transport and awesome activities with new mates! It is flexible too, so you can spend up to 6 months completing it as well, and even include some work travel too.
Here are just some of the main highlights (Click here for an overview of each activity):
Because the ultimate Australia is a flexible trip allowing you to work as well is just travel, you have the option to choose from the work up pack or the Work Up Silver package at the time of booking.
This means there is job assistance if you want it, and if you don’t no problem there are still plenty of other activities included.
Getting around after the surf tour is a breeze as we include an Oz Experience Troppo Pass in the trip. This will take you from Byron Bay to Cairns and everywhere in between.
For those that want to return to Sydney after the surf tour can book the “Boomerang” Option in which case you then travel back up the east coast on a Bruce Pass instead.
You can read more about the stops and included activities in the itinerary, and there are some excellent guides below too.
Our jump partners offer Australia’s higher skydive and have a 100% safety record spanning over 30 years.
You can choose to jump in one of 4 locations: Amazing!
As Frazer island is quintessentially one big beach is the ultimate place to get a suntanned there are plenty of places you want to check out along the way like the Moreno shipwreck, big sand dunes and Lake McKenzie.
The Great Barrier Reef is the longest reef in the world, and it is simply beautiful. Stretching from north of Brisbane to the top of Australia. You will head out on a day trip to see it for yourself on the passions of paradise catamaran. Expect a lot of fun as the group sails through pristine waters, passing Whales in season, and stopping off at some of the most beautiful locations on the reef.
We take you to beautiful beaches and provide all the snorkle equipment you need to see the amazing underwater scenes the barrier reef is famous for.
The trip is fully guided and crew will make sure you have a great time with the reef doing the rest!
Cairns is home to one of the oldest rainforest in the world, the location of the I’m a celebrity get me out of here but don’t worry you won’t have to eat bugs or sleep out but we will take you on a day trip into the rainforest seat get to learn all about the nature and beautiful environment that the rainforest as to offer.
See the route and locations as you go:
As you come in to land at Sydney Airport you can gaze in awe as you see the iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House for the first time. Your excitement levels will go through the roof as you think about the possibilities and excitement that await you in this vibrant city!
To help you get over the dreaded jet lag we have organized a fantastic three night arrival pack , where you can settle in straight away at one of the coolest hostels in Sydney, right in the heart of the backpacker district – think comfy beds, a hearty Aussie breakfast each morning, wild nights out with new friends and all the essentials you need, such as internet access and mobile sim card. You don’t need to worry about a thing!
You will need a group at 11:30 AM on Monday morning. Head off for your just landed info session. With our Xtreme Gap representative.They will settle you into the way of life in Australia tell you all there is to know about work and travel.
One of the highlights of this part of the trip is the city orientation tour, followed by a big night out, where we will take you out for welcome dinner drinks, so make sure that you don’t have that first hangover before then, especially if the adrenaline-fuelled jet boat ride is included!
With three full days to explore the city you can take in all of the main sights and with friendly, knowledgeable guides showing you the way you’re sure to get all the best local tips.
Stroll around the many colourful markets, people-watch on famous Bondi Beach and visit the gorgeous little islands scattered around Port Jackson. so you don’t have far to crawl to bed.
On Tuesday the group meets at our offices for a massively comprehensive just landed info session, it’s here where all your questions are answered about travelling in Australia, where to go and what to see how to do it and it’s a great way to get an insider’s perspective on life in Australia.
On Wednesday it’s time to hit Sydney’s amazing beaches, will do a beach walk from Coogee finishing up on the iconic white sands of Bondi Beach. A surfers (or people watchers) paradise you know you have finally arrived in Australia when you are sat on the beach in glorious sunshine with a few tinnies inside you.
Grey cold days will be a distant memory and the excitement and sense of adventure of your new found life down under will start to kick in.
Please note there are 2 variations of itinerary for the first 3 days. If you are working you will follow the Work Up Silver Itinerary, if you are not planning on working then you will be on the Wake Up programme.
By now jetlag should be a distant memory, but after four action-packed days and nights in Sydney you’ll probably be glad to have a break from the big city lights and lie on a gorgeous beach instead. Well, tough luck because you’re going surfing! You’ll be picked up right outside the Wake Up Hostel to embark on an amazing five day “surfari”, taking in two stunning locations on the east coast, where you can learn to catch the perfect wave by day and party by night – two typical Aussie pastimes.
Thanks to the all-inclusive style of the trip the only thing you need to bring is yourself – all surf equipment, accommodation and meals (except lunch on travelling days) is included. We even throw in that all important sun cream. By the time you arrive at the surf camp, your first stop, you’ll already have got to know your new mates on the coach, but if you are a bit shy don’t worry as there is no better icebreaker than beers and BBQ’s, not to mention falling off a surfboard!
The surfari takes you to Spot X, where you can enjoy the best beach parties and improve on your surf skills from the first couple of days. The expert instructors will really look after you, so there is no need to be nervous – just get in there and make the most of this amazing opportunity.
We guarantee that by the end of these five days you’ll be a surf convert and what better way to impress (and annoy) your mates back in cold Blighty? The tour ends in the cool beach side town of Byron Bay, where you can continue straight on with the next part of the tour, or take some time out to lounge on the beach, go snorkeling and explore the rainforests.
A quick note here to point out that after the Surf Camp all of the sectors included in the Ultimate Australia Trip can be done at your own pace, allowing you to combine your travels with some work in-between, should you need to top up those funds. If you wish to complete the trip all in one go then you should allow for around 7 weeks, but you can take up to 6 months, which is highly likely once you get a taste of the Aussie lifestyle!
The hop on-hop off style Oz Experience bus can be booked a few days in advance for each of the following sectors.
This section of the trip begins with some time spent in Byron Bay, chilling out and soaking up the bohemian lifestyle. However, if that sounds a little too sedate for you then you can take advantage of the skydive that’s included in your trip – it might only take a few minutes to get from 11,000 feet to the ground but the adrenaline rush will last so much longer!
The day trip to Nimbin is the perfect antidote to too much excitement (is that even possible?!). After being picked up from your accommodation, the Grasshoppers bus will take you through the stunning scenery of Byron Bay to the famous town of Nimbin, Australia’s ‘alternative lifestyle’ capital. You’ll have around an hour to experience the hippie atmosphere and sample some special cakes before heading off to the explore rainforests and waterfalls, enjoy a pint in an historic Aussie pub and tuck into some food from the barbie.
It’s quite possible that you’ll get to see Koalas and Kookaburras during the trip, and that’s before the beer! Surfers Paradise The next part of the bus trip takes you from Byron Bay north to Surfers Paradise – aptly named due to the 3km golden sand beach, right on the Pacific Ocean. There is something for everyone here, so if you need another shot of adrenaline there is bungy jumping and jet boating, if you’re the sporty type you can enjoy the surfing and beach volleyball, whilst those in need of some relaxation can chill out on the beach or in the cafes and parks of the Northside or West Quay districts.
The next stop for the bus is the city of Brisbane, capital of the ‘Sunshine State’ of Queensland (but where isn’t sunny in Oz?). So, what can you expect here? A vibrant nightlife with the abundance of bars and clubs, a bit of culture at the City Hall and Parliament House and the chance to get up close with some of Australia’s most well known natives at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. There is so much indoor and outdoor stuff to do here that you’ll never be bored and being the biggest city in Queensland it can be a good place to stop off for some work.
On the way from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach there is a stop off at the town of Noosa, to drop off old friends and pick up new ones. There is also a chance to have a wander around Wildhorse Mountain National Park, which provides some great photo opportunities of the gorgeous Sunshine Coast area – yet something else to make those friends at home envious about!
Rainbow beach is a must-stop place to pick up the Fraser Island 4 x 4 tour. This unique site, the largest sand island in the world, will blow your mind with its beauty – pristine white sand beaches, freshwater lakes and the world’s only sand-dwelling rainforest. This is definitely one you can tick off the ‘100 places to visit before you die’ list. Not only does the trip include two nights’ accommodation at Hervey Bay Backpackers, but also two nights camping under the stars, a chance to drive across the endless sands and the opportunity to meet some dingoes (human or canine – depends on who is in your group!) Back at Rainbow Beach you can indulge in some more close encounters of the animal kind (we’re talking marine life here) with the opportunity to feed the dolphins. Plus you can meet some new trip recruits at the Hervey Bay hostel stop.
After pick-ups and drop-offs at Hervey Bay the bus continues on to the towns of Childers and Bundaberg, which are the ideal place to stop off and replenish your dosh by doing some fruit picking. It’s pretty hard work but well worth it to make sure you’ve got enough funds for extra activities and partying. However, don’t go too mad on the Bundaberg Rum, or Bundy as it’s known, otherwise that fruit picking will be twice as hard! The next opportunity for stopping off and chilling out for a few days is the gorgeous little seaside village of 1770. If you want to spend a bit of time relaxing on golden sands and dipping your toes in the crystal clear turquoise water of the Coral Sea, then this is the place for you. There is still a ton of fun activities coming up on the trip so make sure you recharge your batteries so you can make the most of it! 1770 to Airlie Beach Sector
The three night package here includes two nights at the cool Nomads hostel and one night/two days sailing, giving you the chance to experience these unbelievable islands – beaches, rainforest, unusual marine life and a party-to-remember. This will take you to Whitehaven beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world!
The beach theme continues in Townsville, where you’ll be staying at one of the best hostels, right on the gorgeous sand, or on stunning Magnetic Island just off the coast (own expense). This is the sunniest spot on the Queensland coast, so you can make the most of the outdoor activities – swimming, snorkelling, hiking, koala spotting or just chilling out with your mates. There is plenty going on at Base Backpackers and when it comes to night-time entertainment look out for the full moon parties – definitely something to remember (or not!).
White sand beaches, lush rainforest and activities galore await you at the paradise hideaway of Mission Beach. A few days here can be as sedate or adrenaline filled as you choose and if you didn’t take advantage of the skydive option in Byron Bay, now’s your chance! You won’t get a better view of the area and long after you touch down on the ground your euphoria levels will still be sky high. Mission Beach is also home to the impressive Cassowary, a huge flightless bird with very big claws, a sharp beak and bad-ass attitude – you might not want to get too close, but they are certainly a sight to see.
You wouldn’t be in Oz if the last part of your ultimate adventure didn’t finish with a bang and that’s exactly what you get with the five night Adrenaline Overload tour! You’ll start by checking in to your accommodation at the Cairns hostel and getting to know your dorm mates in the bar before finding out from your guide exactly what you’ll be up to over the next few days.
You could settle in with a relaxing tour of the Daintree Rainforest, river cruise and visit to Mossman Gorge. The rainforest is unique in that it grows right down to the water’s edge and is one of the most complex ecosystems on earth, containing an abundance of Australian plant and wildlife, including the Idiot Fruit (honestly, we’re not kidding!). Ok, biology lesson over.
If you’ve been a bit shy in getting to know your dorm mates then getting thrown around in an inflatable raft whilst being pounded with foamy water is the perfect way to break the ice! Your Tully River trip is a full day that includes hostel pick-up/drop off, BBQ lunch, highly experienced guides and up to 5 hours rafting, not to mention other activities such as rock jumping, rapid swimming and raft surfing. You won’t go home dry but you will be on a high!
You can’t visit Oz and not visit the world famous Great Barrier Reef, and as trips go the Passions of Paradise tour is the best on offer. Dates are flexible and there are daily sailings, so you can fit this in when you choose. You may have seen images of this amazing natural attraction in books or on TV, but nothing can prepare you for seeing it in real life – exotic marine life, colourful coral gardens and stunning views all around will take your breath away almost as much as the skydiving! If snorkeling isn’t enough for you, you could always use some of your hard earned cash (or the bank of mum and Dad!) to take a diving trip.
The minimum amount of time you need to complete this trip is seven weeks, although you can FastTrack your travel through sectors by jumping on a Greyhound (they also run Oz experience so you can use both services) which is ideal if you only have a short amount of time before college or university, but you can take up to six months if you want to make it more of a gap year – travel a bit, work a bit, etc.
One thing to remember is that drives are very long, Australia is enormous and the bus might not go every day, so double check the schedules and be prepared to supplement some of the Oz experience sectors with greyhounds if you are in a rush.
However you decide to do it this really is the trip of a lifetime and one that we think is a life changer – you might leave home a nervous, first-time traveler, but you’ll return a daring adventurer with more friends than you could have imagined!
There is 19 Nights Accommodation included in the price of this trip.
That´s 19 nights of not having to find a bed for the night included in the price!
One thing to remember is that drives are very long, Australia is enormous and the bus might not go every day, so double check the schedules.
If time is really tight you can FastTrack your journey by using the Greyhound (your Oz experience pass is interchangeable with this).
Yes there will, although you may not be travelling with exactly the same people that the entire duration of the journey. You start off in a group during the Sydney arrival pack, everyone will have just arrived just like you. You then join a new group on the surf tour. From then on out you are on the Oz experience so you will be travelling with other groups as you complete the journey.
The East coast of Australia is very social, so don’t worry you will make loads of new friends guaranteed.
The amount of money you need depends on how long you go and if you wish to go out a lot etc.
Here we have listed some costs (prices are indication and may vary due to change in currency rates).
Dorm accommodation will cost about €10 to €15.
Meals are about €5 to €15, but you always have the possibility to cook in the big kitchens of the hostels. This is also a fun way to get to know other people. You will be cooking side to side, most people make spaghetti
Drinks: a beer will be €2 and wine will be about €3 to €5. But there are always lots of backpacker bars and happy hours. We know what you like.
Money for extra activities along the way. Out of experience we know it is better to book all you definitely want to do up front, because otherwise you spend it on drinks and you will fail to be able to do all the exiting stuff.
You have 12 months to complete the trip and in total there are 20 nights of accommodation included in all the activities.
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This trip starts on any Sunday all throughout the year.
“Words cannot describe the awesome. More reviews here.”Will Gallagher
” I can´t believe you made me jump out of a plane. And I enjoyed it. More reviews here.!”Sharon Waterfield
” Cheers for an amazing trip to Australia. Met so many people and have had the time of my life.”Jonny Prince
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This is a classic trip to some of the most popular backpacking locations. Stopping off in Thailand enroute is the perfect way to start, with rich culture incredible beaches and a great backpacker party scene you will do it all the Xtreme Thailand Experience.
Your next stop will be Australia, were we have an amazing first week planned for you, with job assistance if you want it.
Plus after that we include a flexible hop on hop off East coast pass so you can spend as little or as long as you like travelling from Sydney to Cairns doing some amazing activities en route.
Finally you finish up in New Zealand. Your first 2 nights and airport transfers are taken care off as we include the Auckland arrival pack. With a hop on hop off pass on the Kiwi experience (funky chicken) you’ll see both North and South Islands while spending five incredible the trembling days doing it all in the capital of adrenaline, Queenstown! 5 nights on the Queenstown Adrenaline Overload!
Remember you can alter these itineraries, add things or take them out. Just get in touch with us with your questions and we will put together the perfect trip for you.
Do you want see it all in one of the most exciting countries in the world? Join our guided Thailand group backpacking tour and have an incredible adventure. You choose your activities. An intro week, an adventure week, an action week and a beach week. You will be checking out the buzz in Bangkok with new mates and letting the good times roll.
This is the ultimate beginning to an epic adventure in Australia. The Sydney conneXion is all about having an amazing first week, meeting new friends and doing some incredible adventures fully guided in one of the coolest cities in the world. Whilst you're out having fun we take care of all the hassle enabling you to get set up with a job with a 12 month membership access of the best backpacker job network in Australia. Everything is taken care for you so no worries about arriving in Australia this can turn into one of the most daunting yet exciting things you will ever do!
The perfect bolt on to any Kiwi Experience. The mother of all adrenaline adventures. The Xtreme Gap New Zealand Adrenaline Tour. You will have the time of your life travelling through the country jumping off high things, out of flying things and doing dare devil adventures that will make you go weak at the knees. You can relax in the knowledge that because it is pre booked, you will get to do all the things you set out to do, before drinking your budget away at the bar.
Bruce Pass Oz Experience The Bruce Pass from Oz Experience allows you to travel from Sydney to Cairns on a flexible hop on hop off backpacker bus. Guides accompany you all the way and it is one of the most popular backpacking options to get you up the East Coast. We will beat any price on this pass.
The Kiwi Auckland Arrival Package includes all the basics for your first few days in New Zealand - accommodation at a top backpackers in Auckland, arrival airport transfer, breakfast vouchers and a half day city tour to introduce you to this fantastic city! Not only will you love the hostel, located just steps from all of Auckland most famous sights, you'll get extra benefits such as a free rooftop sauna, and spa on our sundeck.
Simply ask us! We have travelled extensively to these destinations can give you first-hand advice as to what to do expect.
The cost of your airline travel is not included in the trip, we can put you in touch with our preferred round the world flight partners who can help with booking the necessary flights to complete the trip. Expect to pay in the region of about £1300 for a standard round the world flight….
With the exception of the start date for the Xtreme Thailand experience, and the Sydney connection everything else is flexible so you can spend as long as you like on this trip. This is quite handy to combine with Australia working holiday Visa programs.
On round the world bookings we can stage payment to make it easier to save, you can of course pay all at once.
This ensures you have enough time to save for your flights, spending money and insurance.
Please note this price is indicative of the standard (most popular) option, but due to the nature of this itinerary being flexible we can make the trip cheaper or more expensive depending on what you want to include.
Please note flights and not included in the price you should budget around £800 to £1500 for flights. Our flight partners can help you arrange your tickets.
Included: The inclusions on the programme pages detail the exact inclusions this is an overview.
This itinerary has it all. Think dreamy beaches on tropical islands, ancient Thai culture, joining fun group travel programmes so you meet people from all over the world. Loads of party action on the East coast of Australia, adrenaline adventures galore, and finishing up in one of the most beautiful countries in the world New Zealand.
“I found Xtreme Gap Year to be one of the most professional and friendly companies I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with.”David Biggs
“Xtreme arranged the perfect round the world adventure for me, really useful suggestions came from there quite frankly endless knowledge about places I wanted to go.”Joanna Sheridan
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This is a classic trip to some of the most popular backpacking locations. Stopping off in Thailand enroute is the perfect way to start, with rich culture incredible beaches and a great backpacker party scene you will do it all the Xtreme Thailand Experience. With one month enjoying a very full on mixed itinerary with plenty of action and mind blowing travel moments you will recharge and really get into the travel mood.
Your next stop will be Australia, were we have an amazing first week planned for you, with job assistance if you want it. Which is perfect to help you work and travel Australia.
Plus after that we include a flexible hop on hop off East coast pass so you can spend as little or as long as you like travelling from Sydney to Cairns doing some amazing activities en route.
This is a cutdown version of our round the world Australasia program so if you want to add on places like New Zealand and Fiji you may want to check that one out too.
Do you want see it all in one of the most exciting countries in the world? Join our guided Thailand group backpacking tour and have an incredible adventure. You choose your activities. An intro week, an adventure week, an action week and a beach week. You will be checking out the buzz in Bangkok with new mates and letting the good times roll.
This is the ultimate beginning to an epic adventure in Australia. The Sydney conneXion is all about having an amazing first week, meeting new friends and doing some incredible adventures fully guided in one of the coolest cities in the world. Whilst you're out having fun we take care of all the hassle enabling you to get set up with a job with a 12 month membership access of the best backpacker job network in Australia. Everything is taken care for you so no worries about arriving in Australia this can turn into one of the most daunting yet exciting things you will ever do!
Bruce Pass Oz Experience The Bruce Pass from Oz Experience allows you to travel from Sydney to Cairns on a flexible hop on hop off backpacker bus. Guides accompany you all the way and it is one of the most popular backpacking options to get you up the East Coast. We will beat any price on this pass.
On round the world bookings we can stage payment to make it easier to save, you can of course pay all at once.
This ensures you have enough time to save for your flights, spending money and insurance.
Please note this price is indicative of the standard (most popular) option, but due to the nature of this itinerary being flexible we can make the trip cheaper or more expensive depending on what you want to include.
Please note flights and not included in the price you should budget around £800 to £1500 for flights. Our flight partners can help you arrange your tickets.
Included: The inclusions on the programme pages detail the exact inclusions this is an overview.
This itinerary has it all. Think dreamy beaches on tropical islands, ancient Thai culture, joining fun group travel programmes so you meet people from all over the world. Loads of party action on the East coast of Australia, adrenaline adventures galore, and finishing up in one of the most beautiful countries in the world New Zealand.
“I found Xtreme Gap Year to be one of the most professional and friendly companies I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with.”David Biggs
“Xtreme arranged the perfect round the world adventure for me, really useful suggestions came from there quite frankly endless knowledge about places I wanted to go.”Joanna Sheridan
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The best trip if you want to have some chill and travel time in Asia before joining a learn to earn course in Australia. With a 90% change of work afterwards. Get a tan, get educated on Thailand and Laos, meet lots of backpackers and get new skills on a boot or a ranch up to you!
This trip includes the following trips
1. The Xtreme Thailand Experience. 4 weeks, set start dates fully guided amazing trip through Thailand
2. A South East Asia Backpacker pass. Standards its the Tom Yum pass taking you through the North of Thailand and back in to Bangkok
3. now its up to you, you can either pick the Outback Course and work as a cowboy or get qualified to help out on sailboats and spend some time on the Whitsundays
Do you want see it all in one of the most exciting countries in the world? Join our guided Thailand group backpacking tour and have an incredible adventure. You choose your activities. An intro week, an adventure week, an action week and a beach week. You will be checking out the buzz in Bangkok with new mates and letting the good times roll.
Get off the beaten path and visit Laos! Let us take you off the beaten path on our backpacker trip in Laos. Starting in Bangkok Thailand, you can head through one of the most rewarding countries in South East Asia, and experience the joys of tubing, waterfalls and mind boggling scenery and beer Lao!
Whitsundays sailing course Australia Want to get paid to do a job you love? Sailing on luxury yachts over the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays in Australia? This is the ultimate Australia gap year programme training you to qualify as a salty sea dog, and work on boats all over the world. After this 23 day internship you have exceptionally good chances of being paid up to $500 a week too!
Experience the Australian outback and get paid to work up to 12 months on a real Australian Ranch! This is an unique opportunity to experience a new way of life in the Australian Outback! Including fun activities like riding horses, motor bikes, quad bikes, 4 x 4 and tractors. So if you are not afraid to get your hands dirty, sign up and start earning down under.
You can simply ask us! We have travelled extensively to these destinations can give you first-hand advice as to what to do expect.
The cost of your airline travel is not included in the trip, we can put you in touch with our preferred round the world flight partners who can help with booking the necessary flights to complete the trip. Expect to pay in the region of about £1300 for a standard round the world flight….
With the exception of the start date for the Xtreme Thailand Experience, and the Course (Cowboy or Sailing) everything else is flexible so you can spend as long as you like on this trip.
You are responsible for arranging your working Holiday visa for Australia and you need to do this before travelling to Australia. It takes about 2 weeks to apply for one and costs around 150 GBP if you arrange it yourself. You can apply for one online. Its fairly simple..
You might want help with getting sorted, this is included in the Outback Gold pack, not in the sailing course. If you like to combine it with a crazy and fun time in Sydney have a look at the Sydney Connexion work and travel programme
On round the world bookings we can stage payment to make it easier to save, you can of course pay all at once.
This ensures you have enough time to save for your flights, spending money and insurance.
Check each programme in trip details to see what is included. Its a lot
Please refer to the Xtreme Thailand Experience start dates. The start will always be in Bangkok on a Sunday.
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“Xtreme arranged the perfect round the world adventure for me, really useful suggestions came from there quite frankly endless knowledge about places I wanted to go.”Joanna Sheridan
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Includes: Boat transfers to Beachcomber Island, then onto Mantaray Island before returning to Nadi. Also includes continental breakfast on the first 3 mornings and all meals on Beachcomber Island! Meals: A compulsory meal package is applicable on Mantaray Island paid direct to the resort and is approximately FJ$87 per day (subject to change). All other meals are on a menu selection basis and average between FJ$10-$25 per meal at the resort restaurants. Departs: Nadi on Monday, Wednesday & Saturdays. Pickups at all hotels and resorts. Itinerary Day 1: Nadi to Mango Bay including Nadi town markets, Natadola beach for 2-3 hours, & sandboarding! Please ensure you notify Feejee Experience of your Nadi accommodation so we know where to pick you up from and can inform you of the correct pick up time. Day 2: Mango Bay to Uprising Beach Resort including the Uprising Rainforest Trek (optional) and spend the afternoon on Uprising beach. Day 3: Uprising Beach Resort to Tanoa Rakiraki including Suva city tour, Nasautoka village, school / orphanage visit and bilibili rafting. Day 4: Tanoa Rakiraki to Nadi. Drive through the scenic Indo-Fijian cane belt to the Sabeto hot pools before returning to Nadi. Have an Indo – Fijian lunch at Tanoa Waterfront Lautoka Day 5: Nadi to Beachcomber Island, arrive at this amazing island late morning, just in time for lunch. Transfer from your hotel to Anchorage Jetty will be done by Beachcomber Cruises. Pick up time will be at 0730hrs from your hotel. Day 6: Beachcomber Island, spend a day doing activities or relaxing on your tropical paradise! Day 7: Beachcomber Island to Mantaray Island Resort, cruise north to Mantaray Island arriving early afternoon. Day 8: Mantaray Island, spend all day on this amazing island snorkelling, diving, swimming or spotting manta rays! Day 9: Mantaray Island, spend your second day doing the same as the first! Day 10: Mantaray Island to Nadi, depart the island and get back to Nadi early evening. Transfer from Port Denarau to your accommodation in Nadi or to the Airport will be done by Awesome Adventures Fiji.
Includes: Boat transfers to Mantaray Island. Also includes continental breakfast on the first 3 mornings.! Meals: A compulsory meal package is applicable on Mantaray Island paid direct to the resort of FJ$87 per day (subject to change). All other meals are on a menu selection basis and average between FJ$10-$25 per meal at the resort restaurants. Departs: Nadi on Monday, Wednesday & Saturdays. Pickups at all hotels and resorts. Itinerary Day 1: Nadi to Mango Bay including Nadi town markets, Natadola beach for 2-3 hours, Lomawai village & sand boarding! Day 2: Mango Bay to Uprising Beach Resort including the Uprising rainforest trek (optional) and the afternoon on Uprising beach. Day 3: Uprising Beach Resort to Tanoa Rakiraki Hotel including Suva city tour, Nasautoka village, school / orphanage visit and bilibili rafting. Day 4: Tanoa Rakiraki Hotel to Nadi, drive through the cane belt for an Indo-Fijian lunch stop in Lautoka then to Sabeto mud and hot pools! Day 5: Nadi to Mantaray Island, arrive at this amazing island late morning, just in time for lunch! Day 6: Mantaray Island, spend all day on this amazing island snorkelling, diving, swimming or spotting mantarays! Day 7: Mantaray Island, spend your second day doing the same as the first! Day 8: Mantaray Island to Nadi, depart the island and get back to Nadi early evening
Includes: Boat transfers to Mantaray Island & 4 open water dives. Also includes continental breakfast on the first 3 mornings! Meals: A compulsory meal package is applicable on Mantaray Island paid direct to the resort of FJ$87 per day (subject to change). All other meals are on a menu selection basis and average between FJ$10-$25 per meal at the resort restaurants. Departs: Nadi on Monday, Wednesday & Saturdays. Pickups at all hotels and resorts. To book this pass you must be a certified SSI or PADI open water diver.
Day 1: Nadi to Mango Bay including Nadi town markets, Natadola Beach for 2-3 hours, Malomalo Village and sand boarding! Day 2: Mango Bay to Uprising Beach Resort including the Uprising rainforest trek (optional) and spend the afternoon on Uprising Beach Day 3: Uprising Beach to Volivoli Beach including Suva city tour, kava ceremony at Nasautoka Village, bilibili rafting and a school visit (not on school holidays). Arriving at Volivoli for sunset. Day 4: Volivoli Beach to Nadi, depart late morning which gives you time to relax or go diving (not included at Volivoli but can be done) before going to Ba Town for a traditional Indo-Fijian curry and finish the day at the Sabeto Mud & Hot Pools. Day 5: This morning you head for Mantaray Island Resort and arrive in time for lunch and to settle in. Spend the afternoon at the dive shop preparing gear for your two days of diving ahead! Day 6: Today is the first of your two open water dives. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or snorkeling on the amazing coral reefs surrounding the resort. Day 7: More dives! Do the same as yesterday but check out some more sites and activities. If Manta Rays are in season (May – Sep) then you should definitely do a snorkeling trips with these giants of the sea! Day 8: Mantaray Island to Nadi, cruise back after lunch arriving in Nadi early evening to finish your trip.
Highlights: includes plenty of time to relax, snorkel, swim or dive on Fiji’s best beaches, world famous Beachcomber island, village visits, sevusevu ceremony, sand boarding, hot pools, mud pools, jungle trek, water fall swimming
Nadi on Monday, Wednesday & Saturdays. Pickups at all hotels and resorts.
| Day 1: | Nadi to Mango Bay including Nadi town markets, Natadola beach for 2-3 hours, Malomalo village & sand boarding! |
| Day 2: | Mango Bay to Uprising Beach Resort including the Uprising rainforest trek (optional) and the afternoon on Uprising beach |
| Day 3: | Uprising Beach Resort to Volivoli Beach including Suva city tour, Wailotua village, school / orphanage visit and bilibili rafting |
| Day 4: | Volivoli Beach to Nadi, spend half a day on the beach before departing for an Indo-Fijian lunch stop and the Sabeto mud and hot pools! |
| Day 5: | Nadi to Beachcomber Island including all day on world famous Beachcomber Island |
| Day 6: | Beachcomber Island to Nadi, depart the island and get back to Nadi early evening. |
Passengers are able to break the trip by jumping off and staying anywhere they want for as long as they want. Additional nights accommodation are paid direct to the resorts if you decide to extend your stay. Meals: Includes a continental breakfast on all 3 mornings! All other meals are on a menu selection basis and average between FJ$10-$25 per meal at the resort restaurants.
| Day 1: | Nadi to Mango Bay including Nadi town markets, Natadola beach for 2-3 hours, Malomalo village & sand boarding! |
| Day 2: | Mango Bay to Uprising Beach Resort including the Uprising rainforest trek (optional) and the afternoon on Uprising beach |
| Day 3: | Uprising Beach Resort to Volivoli Beach including Suva city tour, Wailotua village, school / orphanage visit and bilibili rafting |
| Day 4: | Volivoli Beach to Nadi, spend half a day on the beach before departing for an Indo-Fijian lunch stop and the Sabeto mud and hot pools! |
| Day 1: | Nadi to Mango Bay including Nadi town markets, Natadola beach for 2-3 hours, Malomalo village & sand boarding! |
| Day 2: | Mango Bay to Uprising Beach Resort including the Uprising rainforest trek (optional) and the afternoon on Uprising beach |
| Day 3: | Uprising Beach Resort to Nadi, via the Queens Road Express Service. |
The Fiji Experience offers the best in Fiji budget resorts at the best value for money. The accommodation includes everything you could want in an island experience including beaches, diving, snorkelling and loads of other free activities included in your accommodation price. Your Guide can book and guarantee your accommodation for you daily in dorm, double or twin style rooms - Sega Na Laga (NO WORRIES !).
Stay at award winning accommodation that is environmentally aware, yet very comfortable and located in fantastic settings at budget price. Here is why we choose them for your Fiji adventure!
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Mango Bay Resort: Mango Bay is a stunning beachfront resort and your first overnight stop departing from Nadi. There are plenty of accommodation options here to suit all budgets: Dorms, Safari Cabins, and Private Beach Front Bures. All guests get access to the free snorkelling, kayaking, beach side pool, and volleyball, plus other free and paid activities to choose from. Mango Bay won the award for ‘best budget resort in Fiji – 2008. |
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Uprising Beach Resort: Located in Pacific Harbour, these guys won the best budget accommodation award for 2009 & 2010! This is an amazing beach front property with Beachfront Bures, Garden Bures, and Dorm Style accommodation. The restaurant produces amazing meals at budget prices! Free and paid activities operate daily including Jet Ski Safaris , Shark Diving (pre-booking suggested) and other Motorised Water Sports. |
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Volivoli Beach Resort: All the elements of beachside living come together at Volivoli Beach, with a perfect blend of relaxation, water sports, nightlife, cultural activities, fantastic fishing spots and world-class diving. The complex stretches along the coast from a hidden cove to a stunning sand spit, with its own Fiji-style thatched-roof beach bar. A variety of accommodation is available to suit all preferences. This is Fiji’s newest resort and have spared no expense to make this place truly unforgettable! Oh and did we say WORLD CLASS DIVING!!’ |
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Beachcomber Island Resort: Afloat in a tranquil marine sanctuary in the beautiful Mamanuca Islands, this little island paradise offers so much for so little. Fantastic island feasts, a huge range of water sports, scuba diving, nightly live music and entertainment. Beachcomber Island is world famous and exactly why we recommend it to all Feejee Experience passengers. |
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Mantaray Island Resort: There is a host of small, budget resorts in the Yasawa Island Group but after a lot of looking around, Feejee Experience chose what we know is the best! Mantaray Island Resort has great food, a world class reef right on its beach and great facilities for an island resort. This little bit of paradise cannot be beaten for sun, fun and entertainment. Swim with the majestic Manta Rays from May – October, you may be a little lucky outside of these times! |
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Robinson Crusoe Island:A favourite with backpackers for many years! Famous for its legendary fire dancers and laid back atmosphere. A fantastic little island and even better with the Feejee Experience BONUS offer! See our passes page for details and to book your add-on to the island. |
If you pre-book an accommodation inclusive pass your accommodation is booked and guaranteed! We’ve also discounted it as part of the package so you get an immediate saving! If you book a Transport only pass we will guarantee to be able to get you shared Dorm accommodation however Private Double / Twin is not. We will try our best but Private Rooms do fill up pretty quickly!
Please note prices can change, check the price with us before you book. Sometimes there are promo´s on too!
Please see each individual passes for inclusions relevant to that pass. To make sure your hard-earned cash goes as far as possible the following activities are included on Feejee Experience passes. That means no additional cost to do everything throughout the day on Fiji Experience and more money to sit back at Fiji’s best beach resorts every night and sip on those long awaited famous Fijian cocktails!! All activities are optional and should you not want to do them, there’s always the beach!
| Malamala Village… After spending the afternoon on the world famous Natadola Beach your Guide will take you into your first Fijian village and introduce you to the Fijian customs and village way of life. | |
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Sand Boarding Down the Sigatoka Sand Dunes After a cultural insight it’s time to get the adrenalin pumping with some sand boarding down the famous and historical Sigatoka sand dunes located on the spectacular Coral Coast! |
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Rainforest Trek Rated the best activity by over 80% of passengers, the trek through the Namosi Highlands is loads of fun and will let you be at one with the Fijian jungle! (For those who aren’t able to do the trek, you can just relax as the long boat takes you up to meet the rest of the crew at the end of their trek) |
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Secluded Waterfall Jumping & Swimming After our Jungle walk relax in the Qaranigio river with a refreshing swim or take the plunge and jump from the waterfall! |
| School / Orphanage Visit Pass through rural Fijian villages along a dirt road and stop off at a local school or orphanage where you will receive a typical warm Fijian welcome by the local students and kids. This visit will be one of the most memorable of your Fiji Experience! Join in a quick game of footy or hear about what they are learning in school. The children always love to share their stories and learn as much as they can from you. | |
| Traditional Village Visit After the introduction to Fijian culture on day one, the visit to Wailotua is the real deal! Experience a traditional sevu-sevu ceremony at a remotely located village in the highlands. This is a unique opportunity to gain an insight into the day in a life of the local people. | |
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Bilibili Rafting After a few bowls of kava at Nasautoka Village it’s down into the Wanibuka River for bilibili rafting, the traditional Fijian style raft, with the locals and the regular bilibili raft races! |
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Natural Mud Pools & Hot Pools Located at the base of the ‘Sleeping Giant’ in the Sabeto Valley, the Sabeto hotpools offer a unique opportunity to relax in the natural hot pools. If a nice soak in the hot springs is too sedate for you, get down and dirty in the mud pools! |
Open dated passes you can start any time, see schedules at details tab.
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]]>If you’re looking to find backpacker work with a working holiday Visa, and you are worried about going it alone in your first week this is the trip for you. If you are aged between 18 and 30 you can start a once-in-a-lifetime experience of working in travelling in Sydney Australia.
This program helps sort out your arrival with an amazing first week fully guided with our funky tour leaders, staying in down town Sydney. We then help you find work all over Australia with exclusive access to jobs for 12 months. This is an exceptionally popular trip, with limited spaces so make sure you book up sooner rather than later.
*Rate varies due to exchange-rate fluctuations and you are paid in Australian dollars. You will also qualify to get tax back at the end of the year meaning you can actually come home with cash in your bank account!
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*when booked with Xtreme Thailand Experience. Normal price £499
The itinerary is structured to make sure your first week down under is jam packed with the best activities Sydney has to offer. What’s more, accommodation and many meals are included, along with great company and dedicated expert guides for practical support and, of course, to help you milk the most out of every experience along the way.
Straight from the plane you drop into the Xtreme Gap base in Sydney, where you’ll meet up with all the other arrivals. For many this is the start of long friendships, that last for the duration of Gap time in Oz and beyond, so it’s super exciting to see everyone meet.
You’ll get an introductory session from your guides, who’ll let you know everything about the practicalities of being in Oz and what you can expect from the first week with us in Sydney. It’s low-key and fun, and everyone’s excited to get going, but before we do, you’ll also get all the arrival admin out the way. This is sorted by us before you get here and includes bank cards, mobile SIMs and tax numbers; all the requirements to set you up for your stay in Oz, beyond your Sydney experience.
From here it’s straight into the city, for a full and comprehensive tour of all the major sights. You’ll see all the fantastic architecture of the Sydney Harbour – from the iconic Opera House, to the formidable steel curves of the Harbour Bridge. Then, it’s on to the Royal Botanical Gardens, where the multitude of Australian fauna blooms in the shadow of the city’s looming skyscrapers.
In the night, you can unwind with a meal and a drink on us, getting to know your fellow travellers late into the Australian night.
After an early start, the Xtreme Gap crew give the whole group a comprehensive introduction to all the ins and outs of working and living in Australia. These guys really are in the know, with first-hand experience of Gapping in Oz, so they have all the answers for what’s what when it comes to setting up camp here.
Afterwards, the focus of Tuesday is all about adventure and exploration. We’ll take you on a Harbour cruise to show you the city sights from a whole new perspective and we’ll delve deeper into the New South Wales cityscape by adventuring to Fort Dennison (a prison-cum-lighthouse glowering over the bays downstream from the Sydney harbour), Luna Park and Watson’s Bay in Woollahra (where the sandstone cliff peninsulas jut dramatically into the ocean).
In between seeing the sights you can swim in the warm waters of the coastline that straddles the harbour, take photos, or just chill in the Sydney sun as you please.
Wednesday sees us get out of the metropolitan centre of Sydney and into the New South Wales wildlife. The Xtreme Gap basecamp is an area of 6 acres, covered in rich rainforest fauna and home to a myriad of very Australian critters. We set off early from town, to let you get the most of this different setting, where you’ll stay for the next three days and two nights.
Relax in the day in the company of Josie the Kangaroo, or go wildlife spotting to try and catch a glimpse of some koalas, echidnas or possums in the forest, or dolphins and whales in the nearby coastline shallows (the sea is just 5 minutes’ walk from the basecamp!).
After an evening swim watching the Aussie sun dip below the horizon, it’s pizza night at the basecamp!
We start Thursday with some adrenaline pumping sand boarding in the nearby dunes. We get up in the 4x4s and ride back down again, so there’s no dune here too high to conquer!
After everyone’s had their fill, it’s of for an adventure filled ‘bush walk’, guided by the Xtreme Gap crew. There’s loads of wildlife to see, and the walk ends on one of New South Wales’ best lookout spots, where there’s a chance to take photos and go Koala spotting (here, families are observable the entire year round!).
Then, as the sunlight fades and night creeps in, we light the BBQ in true Aussie fashion, and chill out around the camp fire into the early hours.
Friday’s a real high-point. The Xtreme Gap crew launch our very own boat and everyone gets up close and personal with the
rich marine life of the New South Wales seas.
Aside from the ‘bucket list beating’ dolphin spotting (when you’ll also have a chance to sit in the boom net while dolphins glide through the water below you), it’s also possible to spot whales in the water here.
The bonus here is that you’ll be on board your very own private boat, with just your guides and fellow gappers as company. We’re in full control of where we go, and we can explore the waters as we please; there really is no better way to experience this amazing place.
After the cruise we depart for Sydney and arrive at the highly rated WakeUp hostel. With a central location and a great selection of nightly entertainments, it’s a great way to get back into ‘city mode’ and enjoy the Sydney night in style.
‘Shindig’ Saturday While the day time may all be about chilling and getting some hard earned rest, the night time is about donning your dresses and brushing up nice. We meet in the early evening at one of the city’s best bars, where backpackers and locals enjoy the famous Australian beers, and gear themselves up for a night on the town.
From here, we get hedonistic on the Xtreme Gap Sydney Pub Crawl. With entry and drinks at 4 bars and clubs included, you’ll experience all the facets of nightlife that has made this city so famous.
Where better than to coax away those hangovers and unwind than the soft-sanded white beaches of Sydney? On Sunday we’ll
transverse some of the most famous coastline in the Area, visiting six along the way. From the wide yellow stretches of Coogee, to the famous surf-swells of Bondi, this is among the most coveted beach territory in the world, and today it’s all yours!
Most people opt to start their Oz travels between October and March, as this is when you’ll get the best weather, and Sydney really is fantastic at this time of year. That said, there’s something to be seen here all year round, and the Xtreme Gap Sydney arrival package is a no-holes-barred, full-frills introduction to Gap Years in Oz, with the added bonus of a great bunch of like-minded travellers and fun-hungry tour guides ready and waiting for you in one of the country’s most endearing of cities.
You will be staying in downtown Sydney in the wakeup hostel, voted one of the best hostels in Australia, and consistently hitting the top of trip advisor.
The wakeup hostel is an awesome place to be located as everything is on your doorstep including our team who have their offices based directly in front of where you’ll be staying.
That means you can pop in there at any stage, access their free Internet (kind of handy in Australia is everywhere tends to charge you) but also you’ll be staying in one of the swankiest hostels in Australia.
There are loads of facilities available at the wakeup hostel, good chill out areas, comfy beds and safe and secure rooms. Is also slap bang in the middle of backpacker district, which means it’s really social, and everything is on your doorstep.
We are often asked if it is possible to get a job prior to arriving in Australia, and the simple answer to this is no. You need to be on the ground and available for interview and keen to attend to secure those jobs, but it really does help that you have a dedicated team in Sydney backing up hunting for those exclusive jobs for you.
If you're serious about going to Australia on a working holiday Visa we believe this trip is essential for you.
We will find you a backpacking job quickly and take the hassle out of looking for one. In fact it will sort you out for the entire year in Australia.
There are lots of amazing activities included and as the trip is guided with a fun group you will meet people and have a great time.
It represents excellent value for money, and it's a great way to be able to afford to travel throughout this massive exciting country.
It's hasslefree, as everything is taken care of for you, from accommodation, bank accounts, tax file numbers tax rebates, job support, free hospitality training programs and an incredible itinerary as well.
With dolphin cruises, sand boarding, beach tours, Harbour cruises in an exclusive catamaran, and included nights out with some meals and all accommodation.
As an added incentive if you find this type of trip like for like cheaper we will beat the price let us know.
This trip starts any Monday throughout the year. Most people choose to arrive on the Sunday, and we can book an extra nights accommodation for you prior to your arrival.
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Please note:
Due to the popularity of this programme we have now added additional start dates:
Thursdays throughout September, October and November 2014.
The itinerary for these dates only will be the following:
Here are the dates we have added:
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“I had the most amazing first week possible, instantly fell in love with Sydney and I love the way the group leaders made me feel right at home. Have made some amazing friends and I absolutely love the entire experience from start to finish.”Emma Hunt
“Too many highlights to list, the Sydney harbour cruise was amazing we had such a big party, the boat was awesome and we found some chilled beaches with Sydney is the backdrop. The biggest surprise of the entire trip was Port Douglas though. Good times with good people just wish I could have stayed longer!”Simon Wilkes
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]]>Want to get paid to do a job you love? Sailing on luxury yachts over the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays in Australia? This is the ultimate Australia gap year programme training you to qualify as a salty sea dog, and work on boats all over the world. After this 23 day internship you have exceptionally good chances of being paid up to $500 a week too!
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Want to get paid to do a job you love? Sailing on luxury yachts over the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays in Australia? This is the ultimate Australia gap year programme training you to qualify as a salty sea dog, and work on boats all over the world. After this 23 day internship you have exceptionally good chances of being paid up to $500 a week too!
The ultimate gap year job…The Xtreme Gap sailing academy, is a fully accredited Yachting Australia training centre, and has been running for over 10 years, training crew to get yachting qualifications. Located in the stunning Whitsundays, the jewel in the crown of Australia’s east coast natural attractions. This is your opportunity to enroll on the 23 day Australia gap year internship which will see you LEARN on a VESSEL in NSCV, (National Standards for Commercial Vessels). Once qualified and in a job you can earn up to $500 a week to spend your days and nights sailing in one of the worlds most beautiful marine parks, living on multi million pound yachts and getting paid for your efforts. The training is loads of fun as you learn whilst cruising in a marine park with crystal clear waters and incredible beaches. This is not an advanced course as training to be a skipper/master of a vessel does require ongoing experience and training. This is a fantastic way to start a career in the marine industry.
This programme runs all year round. You can start on any Monday depending on availability.
The course consists of four components. The course is for novices so don’t worry if you have no previous experience of sailing.
Starts each Monday, departing Abel Point Marina at 9:00am.
Training takes place on our NSCV (National Standards for Commercial Vessels) registered boat, where you will live aboard for five nights and six days, undergoing theory and practical application, while sailing around the Whitsunday Islands.
Includes: All meals on board, course notes, tuition, snorkelling instruction and equipment, marine and national park fees, training record log books and certificates.
Twelve nights on sailing tours, comprising of six, two day two night, Maxi Sailing tours around the Whitsundays as an extra crew member aboard our charter yachts. Trainees will be rostered on the yachts and get to work with professional crews, reinforcing the theory, plus learning other customer service aspects of working on charter yachts.
Six nights backpackers dorm/shared accommodation in Airlie Beach to be used for nights in between tours when not at sea.
The programme is specifically tailored and managed all the way through from Day 1 to Day 23.
With an additional two weeks of consolidation training specifically to practice the theory/skills learned from the first week, the programme is geared towards getting the participants ready to work on the ultra high specification Maxi yacht favoured in the Whitsundays.
The first week is undertaken on a smaller yacht, learning the basics in a safe environment before moving to the Maxi yachts. Weeks two and three take in all the other aspects of working on the Maxi, including managing guests, snorkelling watches, guided island walks, re-provisioning, turning vessels and refuelling. On this programme you will receive two full crew uniforms, and six nights accommodation in Airlie Beach. This is a fully managed programme from day one, our team will manage the 23 day schedule for you: rostering on the yachts, booking in accommodation and dealing with operational aspects for the participants.
All of the different courses start in Airlie Beach at Abel Point Marina. This is where you will receive a comprehensive orientation and safety briefing prior to heading out into the tropical waters for your training.
This certificate gives you the skills to command your own PRIVATE vessel. The International Crew Certificate and documents (IYT) requires a local payment of AUD$100, not included in the price.
Note: If you already have sailing certificates, we can adjust the programme for you.
For those taking the 23 day course, you will be set up with an interview upon successful completion of the course. We do not guarantee employment, however if you come through the programme and stand out as excellent, employment prospects are almost certainly employed immediately. 60% of travellers that start the course will get offered a job on one of our own boats. Many more will be employed by other sailing and tour companies in the Whitsundays, as once the course has finished you are free to apply for jobs with any company. Most will be each company for around 3 months. Sometimes you have to wait a week or 2.
Some who start the programme do not complete the programme because they find the work too hard or sailing is not for them. We limit the number of guests starting the programme to approximately 70 a year, so there are not too many looking for work.
The job typically includes most accommodation and food, and you can be paid up to $500 a week. Imagine spending your time cruising one of the worlds most beautiful locations and have no living expenses and getting paid!
Many gap year students end up working for a few months, saving up a boat load of cash and then travelling further.
The sailing course is open to anyone over the age of 18. It is perfect if you are seeking a career in marine tourism (read living on various cool yachts, sailing the around one of the world’s best marine parks in the eternal sunshine of Australia!). You do not need any prior experience f you want to join the full 23 day course.
During the course you will be spending five days a week on the boat you are training on in shared (two persons) accommodation. You will be staying with someone of the same sex, unless you are a couple of course!
During the weekends you will stay in a nice hostel in Airlie beach. A young and vibrant little town, with plenty going on for when you are not working.
23 days £1699
You can start this course all year round. Start day is Monday.
“Hard work, but in the best place in the world, its stunning here. More reviews here“Joris van Rijn
“I started with the work up pack and went ti Airlie straight after. The course was very good, and I found a job at one of the boats after. A job that´s hard to beat. More reviews here“Constatine R.
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]]>Experience summer beach parties, make new heaps of new friends from all over the world, relax and enjoy the sun, sea and sand while learning how to become a surf instructor. The programme takes place about a two hour drive from Byron Bay. Here you find the secluded beaches and the surf camp where you will eat, breathe and live surf! You will develop your surfing abilities, train your ability to teach others and then we qualify you to work in the industry.
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Experience summer beach parties, make new heaps of new friends from all over the world, relax and enjoy the sun, sea and sand while learning how to become a surf instructor. The programme takes place about a two hour drive from Byron Bay. Here you find the secluded beaches and the surf camp where you will eat, breathe and live surf! You will develop your surfing abilities, focus on your teaching techniques and then we qualify you to work in the industry.
The surf academy courses are run by qualified surf coaches at our purpose built surf camp two hours from Byron Bay on the beautiful mid north coast of Australia. In three months you learn all surfing skills from beginner to pro from an ex-professional and gain all you need to get an amazing job down under. It’s all about the surf and you get to live the ultimate life style. You will learn coaching skills and life saving skills. The certificate is recognized worldwide and is the perfect start for a new career! All inclusive too, so all your meals, accommodation, equipment and instruction are all included, even your transport from Sydney or Brisbane on an awesome bus.
Sounds like a dream, and for many it is, but with the surf instructor programme you can make it a reality. You are located about a two hours drive from Byron Bay, living right next to golden sands and clear clue sea. It is not uncommon to share the waves with the occasional dolphin either!
If you want to properly master the art of surfing and turn your new found passion into a career (or at least a fine gap year job) then this is for you. Not only do you get to spend three months surfing and living in great beach side surf shacks, but ultimately you can be paid to surf for a living!
After your three months of training, it will be time to find work if you want to. Work is not guaranteed but the chances are good. You will then be able to teach others to learn to surf and earn money by working on the beach and in the ocean! Job assistance is provided in Australia, but your qualification is internationally recognised, you can take it with you and earn more on your onward travels, previous Xtreme Gappers have gone onto Fiji, Bali, New Zealand and some have returned to the UK to teach.
You can start the surf instructor course at any level even without surf experience. You do have to love the sea, because this will be your classroom and you will have to surf a lot, but hey its fun!
This qualification enables you to work as a surf instructor in Australia. Perfect for a working holiday spent on the beach! If you do not wish to become an instructor but just want to surf a lot… Have a look at our Surf Dude Course in Australia.
You will be having surf lessons five days a week, at least four hours a day, but in your free time there is also other stuff to do. Take time to get to know the crew, get involved in the games and activities. Experience kayaking, skydiving, music around the camp fire and much more. On the beach can be as exciting or as relaxing as you like. We travel with volleyball equipment, footballs and other fun stuff. The surf academy is also a very social place, as alongside the surf instructor programme it is also a main stop for Oz Experience buses, meaning every week hundreds of backpackers stop by and yes, it can be a bit of a party!
If you are looking for a little peace and quiet, you have a surf house away from the riff raff to hang out and chill with other academy students. There tends to be seven to ten students training at anyone time, so you always have friends to hang out with.
Three times a day you will have the best fresh and healthy food you could wish for. Surfing makes you hungry. In the mornings there will be cereal, milk, fresh fruit, toast, jam, Marmite etc. For lunch there will be all kinds of salads, beans, meat, spaghetti and in the evenings there will also be fresh salads, pasta, meat, rice, desserts you name it! All freshly prepared for you!
Set in a beautiful surf spot in a National Marine Park, this is a unique opportunity to spend time in one of Australia’s most beautiful coastal areas. You be living in a beach front cottage with other surfers. The secluded beach is situated between Sydney and Byron Bay.
There will be short term surfers here and others like you training to become a surf instructor. It is a good and safe community and everyone is supportive and open to meeting new people. There is a nice communal area, camp fire area, free coffee and tea and a big TV room where you can chill if you wish.
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The trip starts on the first Monday of each month. Please arrive into Australia on Sunday starting in Sydney.
“The most awesome 3 months of my life. Changed everything now I am working in Bali as a surf instructor.”Dan C
“It took me a months to get hold decent but now in my 3rd month I am very confident. Absolutely loving it here!”Heather Grantham
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On the Thailand Adventure are in for some incredible activities like volunteering with Elephant Mahouts for a week, jungle trekking and popular cultural immersion projects. and your last week will be on Koh Tao.
The Koh Tao Adventure is everything Xtreme, you can learn Muay Thai Kick boxing the national sport, or become a freediver, rock climber and complete our kick ass adventure day. Plenty of chill time and night life on the gorgeous paradise island of Koh Tao. If you like action and party, this is your best pick!
Designed to get the most out of your travels and budget, the Xtreme Gap Year round the world packages are perfect programmes if you want to do some extended travelling. They are fully flexible, so we can take out trips or add in activities and destinations to your liking. It is all about creating your perfect adventure. These trip can be planned months sometimes years in advance and we are here to help you all the way through, so please do contact us and we will assign your very own travel adviser to help you plan the trip.
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Is your dream travelling Australia? Then this is your ultimate road trip. One action packed backpacker trip you will never forget, taking in the very best of Australia. Surfing, skydiving, and diving as you head up the coast in search of good times and incredible adventures. Everything is arrange for you that you need, arrival, transport and awesome activities! It is flexible too, so you can spend up to 6 months completing it as well, and even include some work travel too.
Are you looking for a great value fun trip where you meet loads of other travellers? Do you want to experience some amazing adventures like elephant trekking and visiting temples? You will be enchanted by Thai culture and eased into your travels on a great intro week, you can pick fun adventure options in week two, you'll have a cultural exchange experience in week three and finish up with some serious beach time week four. A bit like the Thailand experience but with less action, better if you are on a tighter budget.
Get off the beaten path and visit Laos! Let us take you off the beaten path on our backpacker trip in Laos. Starting in Bangkok Thailand, you can head through one of the most rewarding countries in South East Asia, and experience the joys of tubing, waterfalls and mind boggling scenery and beer Lao!
If you like the sound of die for beaches, superb nightlife and some incredible adventure activities with a cool group of travellers then the Koh Tao adventure is the trip for you. Each week has a new adventure. All you have to do is decide which activities to pick and how long you want to go for.
The perfect bolt on to any Kiwi Experience. The mother of all adrenaline adventures. The Xtreme Gap New Zealand Adrenaline Tour. You will have the time of your life travelling through the country jumping off high things, out of flying things and doing dare devil adventures that will make you go weak at the knees. You can relax in the knowledge that because it is pre booked, you will get to do all the things you set out to do, before drinking your budget away at the bar.
Stray trips travel further and see more and with smaller group sizes are of a higher quality. Essentially you will do more and see more on a Stray trip, you will meet less people, but in a country famous for wide open spaces you don’t really want other people crowding your view. What we love about Stray Backpacker bus passes is that they include so many extras. It is all about the little things, the out of the way off the beaten path adventures, and of course the people you are with. You can pick your pass with us to travel New Zealand and add it to the adrenaline tour as well.
The Ultimate USA road trip! Traverse the USA from New York to Los Angeles. Travelling in a small group of independent travellers your will experience fast paced East, the slow moving South and the laid back West with exciting adrenaline activities on the way. Las Vegas, New York, LA, New Orleans, the Grand Canyon and so much more...
There are several accommodation options included in this programme. You can see some of the accommodation options here.
You stay in well run hostels through out, with the exception of the USA which is camping.
Request trip notes on the right and we will email you with lots of useful ideas, websites and things to help you get started….
The cost of your airline travel is not included in the trip, we can put you in touch with our preferred round the world flight partners who can help with booking the necessary flights to complete the trip. Expect to pay in the region of about £1300 for a standard round the world flight….
Many of the different sections of the trip (with the exception of the LA to New York trip, are flexible on dates. So you can spend longer in one place than the other, if you like the look of some dreamy tropical island somewhere or perhaps want to combine some work and travel.
On round the world bookings we can stage payment to make it easier to save, you can of course pay all at once.
This ensures you have enough time to save for your flights, spending money and insurance.
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See the programme pages for what is included
If choosing the Koh Tao adventure option then you can start any time, if you are choosing the Thailand adventure option then there are set start dates check below:
“I found Xtreme Gap Year to be one of the most professional and friendly companies I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with.”David Biggs
“Xtreme arranged the perfect round the world adventure for me, really useful suggestions came from there quite frankly endless knowledge about places I wanted to go.”Joanna Sheridan
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Cairns Adrenaline Overload! Six days of pure adventure. In the adventure capital of Australia, we will take you white water rafting on the Tully, go deep into the ancient Daintree Rainforest to check out huge crocodiles, head out onto the Barrier Reef to snorkel in a pristine underwater environment. Optional bolt on sky dive is also available! We will put you up in a great hostel in Cairns too!
Five nights in Cairns. Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest with three adrenaline kicking activities included! A great start to Australia via Cairns or a final five days of adventure to finish off your trip, the Adrenaline Overload will provide you with some of your most memorable highs of your Aussie Adventure. It is also open dated so you can just turn up when your travels come to an end.
There is no set trip itinerary for this trip, instead you decide on which day you want to complete each activity.
You can start this trip when ever you like, there are no set start dates.
Because the activities are open dated (until six months after booking your programme with Xtreme Gap) you have to confirm your arrival and activities three days before arrival. How to do this will be stated in your information pack we send out after booking.
Passions of Paradise operates daily from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef, departing at 8 am and arriving back at around 5 pm.
Cairns perched near the top of Australia in Queensland offers the perfect backdrop to get your adrenaline fix in Australia! Surrounded by one of the worlds oldest jungles, with a gorgeous coastline and the great barrier reef off shore it has everything. Even the Tully river, the best white water rafting spot in Australia. Cairns has an international airport making it an idea entry point into Australia, and also a very popular exit point. If you are on the Oz Experience Bruce pass, you will end here.
During the trip you stay in a top backpackers hostel located in Cairns.
The Cairns Youth Hostel & Serpent Bar is ready to blow your mind with a great location, unbelievable facilities and outstanding value for money! Beat the tropical heat with our fully air conditioned rooms, lounge around in our chilled out social areas, or take a dip in the huge outdoor swimming pool. Breakfast is included FREE for all guests!
Stay in a dorm (shared bathroom) or private room (ensuite available) .
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The start date for this trip is flexible. Please contact us with your travel dates below.
“A really great way to finish my East Coast trip”Holly Wells
“At the best time in Australia and really enjoyed the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree rainforest, thank you for recommending that to me as this is something I probably would not have done.”Zoe Davies
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