Usa Working Holidays In Australia

USA Working Holidays in Australia

Popular US website Flavorpill.com is teaming up with Tourism Australia to give one young American the chance to experience a working holiday in Australia. The lucky winner will relocate to Melbourne to edit the new Flavorpill Melbourne website – an online destination dedicated to the city's arts, culture and nightlife scene.

Tourism Australia, in launching the competition in conjunction with Flavorpill.com, hopes to further promote the idea of US students and US residents taking a working holiday in Australia. Americans aged 18 to 30 can take up a 6 month Work and Holiday Visa and combine paid work while experiencing some of Australia's most famous attractions.



American's visiting Australia for the first time can explore some of the country's most popular attractions. The three largest cities, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane attract the most visitors and make great bases for a working holiday.

Sydney is Australia's largest city and boasts beautiful beaches, the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, all set against the backdrop of the city's sparkling harbour. The nearby regions of the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and South Coast feature pristine wilderness areas and quaint towns and villages.

With the Yarra River at its centre, Melbourne is Australia's second largest city and is known for its cultural institutions, shopping and dining precincts and its love of sport. Popular day trip and short break regions close to the city include the Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island and the Great Ocean Road.

Brisbane is the capital of Queensland is known for its balmy climate and picturesque riverfront suburbs. The Gold Coast is an hour away and offers endless stretches of sandy beaches and popular dining and nightlife precincts. Queensland's tropical north is home to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest and Whitsunday Islands. Holiday centres such as Port Douglas, Cairns, Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island offer unforgettable holiday experiences set amongst some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Working holiday visitors can find a great range of holiday accommodation at rentahome.com.au. Specialising in short term rental accommodation, the site offers a range of accommodation options, perfect for visitors looking for a great base for their working holiday.

Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne airports are served by direct flights from the United States, with the main carriers being Qantas, United, V Australia and Delta airlines.

Please click here to see a list of working holiday accommodation options in Sydney.

Please click here to see a list of working holiday accommodation options in Melbourne.

Please click here to a see a list of working holiday accommodation options in Brisbane.

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