Australia is a large and diverse country. There is so much to see and do that it is almost impossible to do it all on one holiday. Because of this, many people choose to take a long working holiday instead. By working your way around Australia you can afford to really take your time and soak up the sights along the way. Consider some of the following working holiday options when planning your next trip.

Hospitality Worker

Every town you come across, big or small, will have a hotel or a motel or some sort of accommodation. All of these places need workers to run them, which is great for anyone looking for work in a specific town. Working in a Port Campbell accommodation facility would be a great opportunity if you want to spend some time exploring the Great Ocean Road. In some places, working in the hospitality industry also means you can opt to have free board make up part of your pay, which can be very handy for someone who is on the road.

Fruit Picking

Fruit picking of any kind is almost a rite of passage for all travellers who come to Australia. It has been popular for many years amongst backpackers and holidaymakers as it is a great way to make good money, fast. If you have come to the end of your cash, this is the best way to replenish the bank account quickly and with no experience. However, there are some tricks of the trade, and some farms are better than others. Speak with seasoned backpackers and people in hostels to find out which farms are paying the best rates.

The best part about fruit picking is that you can make your way around Australia doing it:

• Pick bananas and pineapples in Queensland
• Strawberries and olives in New South Wales
• Various stone fruits in cooler Tasmania
• Mangoes in the Northern Territory

Surfing Instructor

Australia is known for its gorgeous sandy beaches and vibrant surf culture. What better way to become immersed in this culture than by becoming a surfing instructor? Enjoy the great outdoors and the best that the Australian coastline has to offer.

Be paid to spend your days in the surf and the sun, working on your tan and meeting new people from all walks of life. There are a lot of beaches along Australia’s coast so you won’t find it hard to sell your surfing expertise in many of the places that you visit.

Volunteer to Help the Homeless

Feeling overly indulgent on your holiday and think it would be good to give something back? Volunteer in one of the many homeless services in Australia. If you volunteer at a halfway house or boarding house you may even be lucky enough to get free board while you are working there.

As there are 100,000 homeless people in Australia at any given time, you will be able to find many places that help feed and house them wherever you go. Often this work is in major cities but it can also be found in the smaller towns and in the outback as well.

Bar Work

For the young at heart, working in a bar in a new country or town can be one of the most fun options for work. Be paid to meet people and to party! There are bars on every street corner so you don’t have to travel far to find your next place of employment. Some bars or pubs will also offer cheap accommodation as part of the employment package so you can enjoy the staff drinks at the end of a long night and then simply wander upstairs to your room. You will need to have a Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate to make your way around Australia working in bars.