Bali Intro & Absolute Oz Jobs
A 12-day tour in beautiful Bali + paid work in Australia
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Group Size: Avg 10-16
Trip code: BIAO
Duration: Up to 12 months
This brilliant combo trip includes two of our most popular programmes; our Bali Intro tour and our Absolute Oz Jobs programme. Kick off with 12 days of fun and adventure on the beautiful Indonesian island of Bali. Enjoy beach and party time, cultural highlights, stunning scenery, wonderful wildlife and idyllic islands on our Bali Intro! Your next stop is amazing Australia and our Absolute Oz Jobs programme, available to travellers aged 18-35. You’ll have 8 days of fun in Sydney and beach camp followed by assistance finding the perfect paid job Down Under. Live, work and explore in Oz as you earn money and have the adventure of a lifetime!
Please note: This trip can be done the other way round if you wish: Australia first and Bali afterwards.
Trip Highlights
- Make new friends and have fun in beautiful Bali: Visit temples, party, learn to surf, feed wild monkeys, go on a boat tour, spot wild dolphins and enjoy a cultural experience
- Spend two days on Bali’s idyllic Gili Islands, stay in Ubud and visit Monkey Forest, go on a sunrise Volcano trek and relax with a traditional Balinese massage to end your Indonesian adventures
- Hop across to Australia for one week of unforgettable fun in the sun at Sydney and beach camp, including city tours, sandboarding and beach time!
- Find a paid job in Australia with expert assistance from the jobs team, help with the practicalities of job hunting and 12 months of job support and advice
- Spend a few months earning money doing paid work in Australia with your Working Holiday Visa, plus plan in time to travel and explore Down Under!
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This combo trip includes two of our most popular programmes: Our 12 day Bali Intro tour and our Absolute Oz Jobs programme in Australia.
Bali Intro: 12 days
Day 1: Arrive in Denpasar, Bali. Begin your awesome Bali Intro! Arriving into Denpasar Airport you’ll be picked up and taken to your gorgeous guesthouse in Kuta to meet the rest of your group.
Day 2: Beaches, Temples & Sunsets. Start today with a short drive to a stunning temple, set on a cliff edge in Uluwatu. Your next stop is the famous Padang Padang beach. Enjoy a sunset dinner before heading back to Kuta for some serious nightlife!
Day 3: Learn to Surf. Make tracks for the laid-back surfing spot of Canggu, famous for its volcanic sands. Learn how to surf in one of the world’s most exciting surfing destinations – awesome!
Day 4: Temples, Waterfalls & Rice Paddies. Stop off at two of Bali’s most amazing ancient temples before hand-feeding wild monkeys. Stop to swim at an incredible waterfall, before arriving in the spectacular mountain surroundings of Lovina.
Day 5: Dolphins & Culture. Hop on board a traditional outrigger boat for some dolphin-spotting adventures. Visit a local homestay for some Balinese basket weaving and lunch with your hosts.
Day 6: Travel to the Gorgeous Gili Islands. A fast ferry takes you to the idyllic island of Gili Trawangan, a real slice of paradise. Enjoy some free time and then head out to make the most of the amazing island nightlife.
Day 7: Gili Island Bike Tour. Take a biking tour of this gem of an island, snapping photos of the breathtaking views and taking breaks to laze on white sand beaches.
Day 8: Snorkelling Boat Trip, Group Dinner & Party Night. Take a boat tour around all three gorgeous Gili Islands today. Tuck in to a delicious group dinner and then make the most of your last evening on the island and party in paradise!
Day 9: Travel on to Ubud. Jump on a ferry bound for Ubud.
Day 10: Monkey Forest. Visit Ubud’s most famous attraction, Monkey Forest, an incredible temple which is home to hundreds of mischievous wild monkeys. Enjoy Ubud and get out and about this evening with your newfound friends.
Day 11: Sunrise Volcano Trek & Massage. Head out for an unforgettable sunrise Volcano trek, including a breakfast cooked using the natural heat from the Volcano. Hike back to Ubud, arriving mid-morning and ease your muscles with an inclusive massage. The rest of the day is free.
Day 12: Bali Intro Ends. Your amazing Bali adventure ends today in Ubud and it’s time to fly on to Australia for the start of your Absolute Oz jobs experience. Your guide can help you arrange your travel back to Denpasar Airport (cost not included).
Please note: You will need to book your own flight from Bali to Australia in advance, and the cost of this flight is not included.
Absolute Oz Jobs: 7 days + Independent work/travel in Australia (approx. 6-7 months)
The Absolute Oz programme is the ideal introduction into the world of Australian paid work, offering you a hassle-free and fun way into the job market Down Under. You’ll enjoy one week of amazing activities & sightseeing in Sydney and bond with your new buddies at Beach Camp before you begin your job-hunting adventure with expert advice from our Sydney jobs team on tap.
Day 1: Arrive in Sydney. You will arrive on a Sunday or a Wednesday (depending on your start date) and are then free to spend the day as you wish.
Day 2: Sydney walking tour. Walk to Darling Harbour for a leisurely lunch (own expense) then take in the stunning Botanic Gardens and see the iconic Opera House. In the evening, meet for a welcome dinner.
Day 3: Sydney. 9.15am: A comprehensive orientation learning all about how to get an Aussie job and how to plan your travel around Australia! Boat party in Sydney Harbour. Lunch included.
Day 4: Beach Camp. Depart Sydney for a 2-night Beach Camp adventure. Discover prime Aussie scenery and wildlife just 5 minutes’ walk from the beach. Share a pizza before grabbing your torch for a bit of night-time possum spotting! Dinner included.
Day 5: Beach Camp. Take a 4x4 tour of the sand dunes (plus sandboarding!) before learning about local Aboriginal culture. Bushwalk through Tomaree National Park. Evening BBQ and drinks around the campfire. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 6: Beach Camp–Sydney. Browse the coastline for bottlenose dolphins on a boat cruise. Head back to Sydney. Breakfast included.
Day 7: Party Night. Free day to relax and plan onward travel. 7.30p.m: Enjoy entry to four city bars and clubs (plus 4 inclusive drinks!). Hop on a party bus and explore the streets in style!
Day 8: Bondi to Coogee Beach Tour. Check out some gorgeous coastlines on a cliff-top walk (tour leaves at 10am). Intro week ends this afternoon in Sydney.
Let the Job Hunt Begin!
Now it’s time to kick-start your Aussie job search. Our job support team will give you all the help and advice you’ll need in order to secure yourself a paid Aussie job. You also have a full 12 months of job support. The programme includes:
- 12 months access to the online jobs network and vacancies nationwide
- A CV review service
- An orientation
- Advice about setting up your own Australian bank account before you go
- An Aussie mobile phone SIM card
- A Tax File Number
- Medicare
- Access to free Wi-Fi
- A 12-month mail holding service
- Help and advice about long-term accommodation
- A hostel & travellers discount card
Using the job database, which is updated daily, you will be able to access jobs posted by companies specifically looking for working holiday makers. Wage rates will vary, but you can expect to earn around £10 -£15 per hour.
Please note: This trip can be done the other way round if you wish: Australia first and Bali afterwards.
Australian Working Holiday Visa
We can also process your Australian Working Holiday visa on your behalf for an additional cost. Please speak to a travel advisor about this for more information, or see our Australia Working Holiday Visa page for further details.
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You will need to arrange your own arrival into Denpasar Airport in Bali on day 1. An airport transfer is included your starting accommodation.
You can arrive in advance of the start date and still take up the inclusive transfer if you book extra night's accommodation through us. If you wish to arrive before the start date then please let us know this in advance.
Your trip will finish on day 12 in Ubud. A return airport transfer is not included but your guide can help arrange this for you. A transfer by minivan to Denpasar Airport takes around 1.5 hours and costs approx £5. We recommend you do not book an onward flight out of Bali until around 1 pm on day 12 at the earliest.
Please note: You will need to book your own flight from Bali to Australia in advance, and the cost of this flight is not included.
Australia
You should arrange your flights to arrive into Sydney Airport (SYD) on a Sunday, depending on your start date. You will need to go to a pre-set meeting point at Sydney airport and a greeter will direct you to the shuttle bus which will take you directly to your hostel to begin your first week of fun and adventure!
If you want to arrive a few days earlier into Sydney, we will be happy to help you organise any additional accommodation you may need (at extra cost). Please contact us for further details.
Bali Intro
11 nights’ accommodation is included . The accommodation is of a great standard, with swimming pools, private bathrooms, air conditioning and hot water. 3 nights in a hotel in Canggu, 2 nights in a hostel with spectacular mountain views and a pool in Lovina, 3 nights in a hotel on the idyllic island of Gili Trawangan and 3 nights in a hotel in Ubud.
2 of the nights will be in multi-share, mixed dorm accommodation, with rooms sleeping 4-7 people. The rest of the nights will be twin or double share. Free Wi-Fi is available in every location. Laundry services are available except on nights’ 4 & 5.
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner are included on this tour. Dietary requirements can be catered for but please inform us of these at the time of booking.
Please note: On popular start dates two groups may be running at the same time. In Lovina on days 4 and 5 one group will stay at our beach side guesthouse with pool not far from the usual accommodation.
Please note: Depending on your start date there may be a few days between the end of the Bali Intro and the start of your Absolute Oz Jobs programme in Australia. We can advise you of suitable accommodation options (at your own cost) in either Bali or Sydney. Please contact us for more details.
Australia: Absolute Oz
Week 1: Sydney and Beach Camp
Accommodation for the first 7 nights of your stay is included, in a city centre hostel in Sydney during nights 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7, and in shared accommodation during your stay at beach camp on nights 4 and 5.
In your hostel in Sydney, you’ll enjoy modern facilities in shared dorm accommodation with up to 10 people. The hostel is a hub of exciting city action, with its own backpacker bar. The onsite café serves breakfast and there’s also a kitchen with fridges and storage. The hostel has 24-hour reception, phone booths on every floor, security lockers, laundry facilities, Internet and Wi-Fi, and a postal service.
Some meals are included in week 1: A welcome dinner and drink, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners and 4 free drinks. Other meals are not included.
What do I do about accommodation after the first week in Australia?
After the first 7 days of accommodation some people decide to extend their stay in a hostel or to rent an apartment. The most popular option is to rent an apartment, and our team in Sydney can assist you with this. The advantage of renting is that it is the cheaper option and you get your own private room. Our customers often end up renting a place with the friends they meet in their first week on the programme. You can expect to pay £150-£200 per week. The minimum contract is normally 3 months but some agencies will ask you to commit to six months.
Alternatively you can extend your stay in a hostel. This is a great option for those that want to travel around quite a lot. Hostels offer cheaper rates for those that want a long term stay, for example for one month or more. It is really easy to book accommodation in hostels. You can often walk in and get a room that day but we recommend that you make a reservation the night before. Depending on where you stay in Australia, you can expect to pay around £150-£200 per week.
Please note that when you are working in Australia, you will earn enough to cover your living expenses like rent, food and bills. If you would like any more information, please contact us for more details.
This tour is available to travellers aged 18-35.
Bali
British visitors arriving in Bali will be issued with a visa on arrival when you land into Denpasar Airport, valid for a stay of up to 30 days. The cost of the visa on arrival is around £25. You must have a passport with at least 6 months validity from your arrival date and at least two available pages in your passport. A tourism levy of approximately £8 is payable upon each entry in to the island of Bali via an air or sea port (including re-entry from surrounding islands)
Australia
Due to Working Holiday Visa (WH Visa) age restrictions, this trip is only available to 18-35 year olds. As you are planning to work in Australia you’ll need to apply for a Working Holiday Visa. You can book a Working Holiday Visa through Gap 360 or apply online. To be eligible, applicants need to meet the following requirements:
- Hold a passport issued by an eligible country or region
- Be aged 18-35 (inclusive) at the time of applying
- Not be accompanied by dependent children at any time during their stay in Australia
- Meet health, character and financial requirements
- Not have previously entered Australia on a Working Holiday visa (unless applying for a second visa)
- Be outside Australia when they apply and when their visa is granted
- Apply within 12 months of intended travel to Australia.
- Have sufficient funds to cover your expected living/trip costs during your stay
- Have funds for a return or onward ticket to depart Australia (or an actual ticket)
- Have health insurance
You will need to apply for Medicare once you are in Australia and in order to do this please ensure that you can provide TWO forms of ID e.g. passport, driving licence, birth certificate.
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