Hello MelbourneMelbourne 4 Day Welcome Package
Your welcome to Melbourne: laneways, the Skydeck, the Grampians and your Work and Travel set up, with a group, Monday to Thursday.
Prices shown in are a guide using today's exchange rate. You are always charged in AUD.
About this tour
Welcome to Melbourne. Hello Melbourne is a 4 day, 3 night group package for working holiday makers and backpackers who want to land with a group, see the city and get set up for work, all from Monday to Thursday.
You stay at Nomads St Kilda, a social hostel a short walk from the beach, so you meet people from day one. You head out for a welcome dinner with your Group Leader and the group, explore the laneways, Hosier Lane and Queen Victoria Market, see the whole city from the Eureka Skydeck and spend a full day in the Grampians. Along the way you sort your tax file number, bank account, SIM and CV, so you are ready to work by Thursday.
- Length
- 4 days, 3 nights
- Starts and ends
- Melbourne
- Group
- Small group with a Group Leader the whole way
- Deposit
- $95 holds your spot
- Who comes
- Mostly 18 to 35, mostly solo
What is included
- 3 nights in a shared dorm at Nomads St Kilda
- Guided city tour: Hosier Lane, the laneways and Queen Victoria Market
- Eureka Skydeck entry
- Grampians National Park full day tour
- Meet and greet with your group and Group Leader on day one
- Welcome dinner and drinks
- Work and travel session: TFN, bank account, super and CV
- Local SIM card
- TAW Mailbox for 6 months for your bank card and tax letters
- 12 months of TAW job board access and job alerts
- Group WhatsApp chat before you arrive
Not included
- Flights and travel insurance
- Your working holiday visa fee
- Meals other than the welcome dinner
- Public transport fares (around AUD 10 a day)
- Extra nights before or after the tour (we can book them for you)
Where we stay
Nomads St Kilda
17 Carlisle Street, St Kilda, Melbourne
A social hostel a short walk from St Kilda Beach and Acland Street, with pod style bunks and the Red Eye Bar downstairs.
- Short walk to the beach
- Red Eye Bar
- Shared kitchen
- Pool table
Life in Melbourne
Melbourne is coffee, laneways, live music and sport. It is often voted one of the world's most liveable cities, and the cafe and events scene means lots of work for working holiday makers.
Where people live
St Kilda by the beach, Fitzroy and Collingwood for vintage shops and bars, Brunswick for cheaper rent and a creative crowd, Richmond for pubs, and the CBD if you want to be close to work.
Rent and living costs
A room in a sharehouse is roughly $250 to $380 a week, usually a bit cheaper than Sydney. Budget around $150 to $200 a week for food and getting around.
Where the work is
Cafes and hospitality (Melbourne lives on coffee), retail, events like the Australian Open and the Grand Prix, warehouses and construction. Regional work for your second year is in places like Mildura and Shepparton.
The weather
Famous for four seasons in one day. Summers are warm, around 25 to 30 degrees, with the odd heatwave, and winters are cool, around 7 to 14 degrees. Always bring a layer.
Your weekends
Laneway bars and rooftops, footy at the MCG, Queen Vic Market, the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island penguins and the Yarra Valley wineries.
Getting around
Trams, trains and buses run on the myki card. Trams are free inside the CBD Free Tram Zone, and St Kilda is a short tram ride from the city.
Prices are a rough guide for 2026 and change by area and season.
Highlights
The hidden laneways and street art with your Group Leader.
The best view of the city, included in your package.
Lookouts, waterfalls and mountain walks on a full day tour.
Coffee, food and the market buzz, like a local.
Welcome dinner and drinks with your Group Leader and new friends.
Tax file number, bank, super, SIM and an Australian CV.
Ready to work by the end of the week
- Local SIMConnected on day one, so employers can reach you.
- Bank accountWe walk you through opening your Australian account.
- Tax file numberApply for your TFN on day two so you can be paid properly.
- CV and jobs sessionAn Australian style CV and where the work is right now.
- TAW Mailbox6 months of mail holding for your bank card and tax letters.
- TAW job board12 months of access, alerts and second year visa jobs.
Day by day
Day 1Monday: welcome to Melbourne
Check in to Nomads St Kilda, a short walk from the beach. In the evening you meet your Group Leader and the group, then head out for a welcome dinner and drinks.
- Day 2
Tuesday: city tour and getting set up
Start with our Work and Travel session: TFN, bank account, super, SIM and an Australian style CV, plus where the work is right now. Then tram into the city for a guided tour of the laneways and street art, including Hosier Lane, lunch at Queen Victoria Market and the view from the Eureka Skydeck, 88 floors up.
- Day 3
Wednesday: Grampians full day tour
A full day in the Grampians National Park: sandstone ranges, lookouts like the Pinnacle and Boroka, waterfalls and wildlife, back in St Kilda for the evening.
Day 4Thursday: check out
Check out and say goodbye to the group, then start your working holiday. Stay and work in Melbourne, head regional for your second year visa, or keep travelling.
Real photos from our groups.
Dates and prices
Every departure is $499. A $95 deposit holds your spot, and the balance is due 45 days before you start.
Questions about dates, groups or extra nights? Make an enquiry
| Starts | Ends | Price | Spots | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 16 Nov 2026to Thu 19 Nov 2026 | Thu 19 Nov 2026 | $499 | Available | Book |
| Mon 11 Jan 2027to Thu 14 Jan 2027 | Thu 14 Jan 2027 | $499 | Available | Book |
| Mon 8 Feb 2027to Thu 11 Feb 2027 | Thu 11 Feb 2027 | $499 | Available | Book |
| Mon 22 Feb 2027to Thu 25 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Feb 2027 | $499 | Full |
Prices are per person and charged in AUD. Book online in a few minutes. Pay a deposit now and the balance 45 days before you start, with no card fees on the balance.
Good to know
Fully guided
Your Group Leader is with you for the welcome dinner, the tours and the Work and Travel session. Free time is still yours, and optional extras are up to you.
Arriving early?
Airport pickup is not included in Melbourne. The SkyBus gets you to the city in about 30 minutes. Arriving before your start date? We can book extra hostel nights for you.
Who comes
Mostly 18 to 35 and about 80% solo travellers. Friends and couples are welcome, and private rooms are available on request.
Paying
A $95 deposit holds your spot. The balance is due 45 days before your tour. Free date changes up to 45 days out.
Why book a Working Holiday Tour
Landing alone, jet lagged, with a list of jobs to sort is where most people wobble. Every year we help more than 1,400 working holiday makers get set up in Sydney alone.
Instant friends
Meet your group and Group Leader on day one. Most people come solo, so you are never the only one.
Job support
A jobs session, CV help and 12 months of TAW job board access, with jobs that count for your second year.
An Australian address
A TAW Mailbox for your bank card, tax file number, super and Medicare letters while you travel.
Bank and tax sorted
We walk you through opening an Australian bank account and applying for your tax file number in week one.
Connected from day one
A local SIM so employers and new friends can reach you straight away.
Local know how
Where to live, how to get around, what things cost, and where the work is.
Your first week checklist
- Before you fly
Visa granted, travel insurance, around AUD 5,000 saved, a valid passport and a copy of your CV.
- Day 1 to 2
Local SIM, open your bank account and apply for your tax file number once you have an address.
- Day 2 to 4
Australian style CV, your TAW profile and job alerts, and a super fund for your pay.
- Week 1 to 2
Start applying, line up interviews, and get an RSA or White Card if your job needs one.
Can I get a working holiday visa for Australia?
Most travellers from Europe, the UK, Canada and the Americas can. The quick check:
Check your visa in 1 minute- Your age
- 18 to 30 when you apply. Up to 35 with a UK, Irish, Canadian, French, Italian, Danish, German, Finnish, Cypriot or South Korean passport.
- Your passport
- Subclass 417 covers the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, the Nordics, Canada and more. Subclass 462 covers the USA, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Poland and more, and adds an English and education check.
- Money to start
- Proof of around AUD 5,000, plus a return ticket or the funds for one.
- No kids with you
- You cannot bring dependent children on this visa.
- A second or third year
- Do 88 days of specified work, like farm work or hospitality in northern Australia. Our job board lists jobs that count.
General information only, not migration advice. Always check the latest rules with the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
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Hello Melbourne questions
What is Hello Melbourne?
Hello Melbourne is a 4 day, 3 night group package for working holiday makers and backpackers, Monday to Thursday. It includes 3 nights at Nomads St Kilda, a welcome dinner, a guided city tour with Hosier Lane and Queen Victoria Market, the Eureka Skydeck, a Grampians full day tour and a Work and Travel session to get your TFN, bank and SIM sorted.
How much is it?
Hello Melbourne is $499 per person in AUD. A $95 deposit holds your spot and the balance is due 45 days before you start.
When does it run?
Every week we run it, from Monday to Thursday. It is the first part of our full Melbourne Work and Travel week, so you can also book the full week if you want more.
Fully guided or semi guided: what is the difference?
Honestly, nobody really knows what semi guided means. Is there a guide? Is there not? When do they turn up? Some companies say semi guided means flexibility. Believe us, our fully guided trips have plenty of it: your Group Leader is with you for the inclusions, optional activities are optional, and your free time is yours to do whatever you like. You just never have to work it all out on your own.
Who is it for?
Anyone aged about 18 to 35 starting a working holiday, a gap year or a longer trip in Australia. Most people come solo, so it is built for meeting people from day one.
How do I get from the airport?
Melbourne is not included. The SkyBus runs from the airport to Southern Cross Station in about 30 minutes, then it is a short tram ride to St Kilda. If you arrive early we can book extra nights at the hostel.
Will I be ready to work after it?
Yes. By Thursday you will have a SIM, a bank account, your TFN application in, an Australian style CV and 12 months of TAW job board access, plus a TAW Mailbox for your letters.
What can I do after Hello Melbourne?
Stay and work in Melbourne, head to a regional job for your second year visa, or join one of our East Coast tours from Sydney.
Do I qualify for a working holiday visa?
Most people aged 18 to 30 from Europe, the UK, Canada and the Americas do, and up to 35 for some passports. See the Do I qualify section on this page.
How do I book?
Pick a date in Dates and prices and reserve your spot. Our team confirms your booking by email, usually within one business day.
What happens after I pay my deposit?
You get a confirmation email, then a pre-departure email with your meeting point, hostel details and what to bring. Your TAW account, Mailbox and job board access are set up for you.
When is the balance due?
The balance is due 45 days before your tour starts. We email you a reminder before then, with a link to pay online. Balance payments have no card fees.
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