Work Adventures Down Under

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The Adventure
The Details
Applying

The Adventure

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What is Work Adventures Down Under

The Work Adventures Down Under program allows United States citizens to work, travel and explore Australia and New Zealand for up to two years. Australia and New Zealand are two of the most exciting destinations for those adventure minded individuals. Each one offers a multitude of experiences from hiking in the outback to scuba diving on the coast, surfing and more

Work Adventures Down Under can help you combine adventure with a working holiday. You can choose to do this program during your summer break, as a gap year option or for the entire two years. We offer various departure dates and program options to give you the most flexibility possible.

As part of the Down Under program, once you obtain the appropriate work visa for Australia and/or New Zealand, we can provide you a 12-month job placement in each country.  Our experienced CCUSA team in the USA, Australia and New Zealand will be your professional support during the application process and while on the program. CCUSA can assist you with transportation from the airport, assist you in finding long-term housing, organize social activities and much more.

The Details

We got you covered

The Work Adventures Down Under program lets you work and travel in Australia and/or New Zealand.    Whether you pick one or both countries, CCUSA has you covered with some amazing inclusions:

What you get

While in the USA

  • Visa support, if needed
  • CCUSA/WTC International handbook
  • Setting up your insurance
  • Access to our online Job Board prior to arrival
  • Assistance with flights, if needed

While in Australia

  • Arrival in Sydney or Melbourne, Standard Package includes 3 nights arrival accommodation including breakfasts
  • Airport pickup
  • Housing assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Welcome orientation
  • Job placement assistance for up to 12 Months
  • Bank account set-up assistance
  • Registration for Australian Tax File Number
  • Private mailbox with mail holding and forwarding in Australia (available in Sydney only)
  • Free internet in Sydney office and free Wi-Fi
  • Emergency assistance
  • Best prices from in-house Travel Shop plus member’s only discounts, offers and regular Travel Talks
  • Upgrade to Essential Sydney or Melbourne Package includes all of the above but has 7 nights’ accommodation instead of 3, breakfast daily plus full week of awesome guided activities

Australia Option

What you get

While in the USA

  • Visa support, if needed
  • CCUSA/WTC International handbook
  • Setting up your insurance
  • Access to our online Job Board prior to arrival
  • Assistance with flights, if needed

While in New Zealand

  • Arrival into Auckland, Standard Package includes 3 nights arrival accommodation including breakfasts
  • Airport pick up
  • Housing assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Welcome orientation
  • Job placement assistance for up to 12 Months
  • Private mailbox with mail holding and forwarding in New Zealand
  • Free internet in the Auckland office and free Wi-Fi
  • Sim card and advice on best mobile connections
  • Emergency assistance
  • Best prices from in-house Travel Shop plus member’s only discounts, offers and regular Travel Talks
  • Upgrade to Essential Auckland Package includes all of the above but has 6 nights’ accommodation instead of 3, breakfast daily plus full week of awesome guided activities

New Zealand Option

Optional Program add-ons

Though not essential, if you want to add a bit more to your amazing experience, you can choose one of more the following add-ons.

Essential Sydney or Melbourne Package

  • Sydney:  Upgrade from 3 to 7 nights arrival accommodation including breakfast. “Welcome Week” activities including a pub crawl, private catamaran cruise with BBQ, inside tour of Sydney, Coogee to Bondi Coastal Walk, Blue Mountains day tour, surfing lesson and much more!
  • Melbourne:  Upgrade to 6 nights’ accommodation including breakfast. “Welcome Week” activities including exploring St Kilda, Peninsula Hot Springs, enjoy Grampian Mountains and McKenzie falls and much more!

Surfing Lessons

Our surf camp partners are dedicated to teaching beginners the art of surfing. They offer the highest quality instruction at one of Australia’s premier surfing locations using the industries best equipment. Surf Camp is offered for 4 nights/5 days or 6 nights/7 days: Learn-to-Surf Course for beginners includes:

  • Lessons daily
  • Modern beachside accommodation for 6 days on Tepee beach side or dorm style accommodation for 4 days
  • Surfing equipment
  • Transport – luxury coach travel
  • All meals catered
  • Best time of your life

Barista Training Course - Sydney

  • Learn cutting edge coffee techniques to work as a pro barista in the world-renowned Aussie coffee industry
  • Coffee theory – learn where coffee is grown, processing methods and tasting
  • Espresso – specialty techniques for grinding, dosing, timing and weight to make a perfectly balanced espresso
  • Spinning milk – practice spinning milk and learn how to make different coffees

5 Day Dive Trip – Cairns

Australia is a diver’s paradise! Experience Australia and all its underwater magic as a certified diver.

  • Padi Gold Open Water Certification
  • Live aboard accommodation
  • Transfers
  • Dive insurance
  • Dive equipment

Essential Auckland Package

  • Auckland:  Upgrade from 3 to 6 nights arrival accommodation including breakfast
  • “Welcome Week” activities including welcome dinner, guided Auckland tour, 3-day Bay of Islands adventure, sand boarding at Te Paki Stream, explore the Puketi Kauri Forest, swim at Whangarei Falls, group bar crawl and much more!

Eligibility

In order to participate on the Work Adventures Down Under program, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

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CCUSA Benefits

The benefits of going with CCUSA are endless, but here are just a few highlights.

Support from Experienced Staff

Simple Online Application Form

Visa Support and Advice

Information Meetings and CCUSA Events.

Valuable International Work Experience

Membership to Our Exclusive Job Service Team

Included is membership to the WTC’s Job Service. The team in Sydney can assist you in your job search. You can also see all the available job openings online at your convenience. This enables participants to find jobs easily and quickly.

Flexible Options to Meet Your Needs

Insurance Coverage

CCUSA offers an international travel insurance policy. CCUSA insurance coverage is mandatory with a choice of economy or premium insurance options.

Fees

Please contact [email protected] for the latest fee information

Applying

The Application Process

Applications are accepted year-round, and these programs are open to citizens from the US and Canada only. Processing your application can take between 2 to 4 weeks.  

For more information on this program or to begin an application, please contact [email protected]

Step 1
Follow the link below to download the application packet and fill it out.
Step 2
Download, read and sign the Program Agreement.
Step 3
Scan and email your completed application and signed Program Agreement to [email protected]
Step 4
Complete a credit card authorization form and pay your application fee.
Step 5
Submit a clear copy of your passport. See attached for further instructions.
Step 6
Submit two Reference Forms
Step 7
CCUSA will contact you via phone to talk about the program and the options you have chosen.

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