Everything you need for your working holiday in Australia: visas, farm work, tax, super, jobs and getting settled.
Working Holiday Visas
Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417): 2026 GuideWorking Holiday visa (subclass 417) guide for 2026: eligible countries, age limits (30 or 35), AUD 840 cost,…Read guide 
Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462): 2026 GuideWork and Holiday visa (subclass 462) guide for 2026: eligible countries including the USA, Spain and Brazil, age…Read guide 
Farm Work and 88 Days
Second and Third Year Working Holiday Visa Requirements (88 Days)How to get a second or third year Working Holiday visa in Australia in 2026: 88 days or…Read guide 
Regional Postcodes for Second and Third Year VisasHow to check if a postcode is eligible for second or third year Working Holiday visa specified work…Read guide 
Fruit Picking and Harvest Guide: What Is Picking WhereAustralian fruit picking and harvest calendar by state: crops, towns and months for Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South…Read guide 
Working Hostels in Australia (2026 List and Map)Map and list of working hostels in Australia that help backpackers find farm work for their second year…Read guide Farm Work FAQs for Working Holiday MakersCommon questions about farm work in Australia for backpackers: pay, piece rates, accommodation, transport, safety, payslips and counting…Read guide Money, Tax and Super
Working Holiday Pay Rates in Australia (2026)Minimum pay rates for working holiday makers in Australia from 1 July 2026: national minimum wage $26.44 an…Read guide 
Working Holiday Tax Rates and Tax Refunds (2026-27)Backpacker tax in Australia for 2026-27: working holiday makers pay 15% on the first $45,000, then 30%, 37%…Read guide How to Get a Tax File Number (TFN) as a BackpackerHow to apply for a free Australian Tax File Number (TFN) on a working holiday visa: when to…Read guide 
Do Backpackers Need an ABN?When a working holiday maker needs an Australian Business Number (ABN), how to apply for free, tax and…Read guide Super for Working Holiday Makers: How to Claim It BackSuperannuation for backpackers in Australia: 12% super on top of your wages, payday super from 1 July 2026,…Read guide Bank Accounts and Sending Money HomeOpening an Australian bank account on a working holiday, and the cheapest ways to move money to and…Read guide Living in Australia
Driving in Australia on a Working HolidayDriving in Australia on a working holiday: using your overseas licence, International Driving Permits, road rules, buying a…Read guide 
Health and Safety Tips for AustraliaStaying safe and healthy on a working holiday in Australia: emergency numbers, the sun and heat, beaches, wildlife,…Read guide 
Cost of Living in Australia for BackpackersHow much it costs to live in Australia on a working holiday: hostels, share houses, food, transport and…Read guide 
Planning a Working Holiday in Australia: ChecklistStep by step checklist for planning a working holiday or gap year in Australia: visa, money, insurance, flights,…Read guide How to Find a Job Fast on a Working HolidayPractical tips to find work fast in Australia on a working holiday: where to look, the tickets employers…Read guide Travel Insurance for a Working Holiday in AustraliaDo you need travel insurance for a working holiday in Australia? What to look for, Medicare reciprocal agreements,…Read guide Finding a Job
How to Write a Cover LetterHow to write a short cover letter for jobs in Australia, with a simple structure and tips for…Read guide 
How to Write an Australian CV (Resume)How to write a CV that Australian employers want to read: format, what to include, what to leave…Read guide 
Job Interview TipsJob interview tips for working holiday makers in Australia: how to prepare, what to wear, common questions and…Read guide Job Safety ChecklistSafety checklist for working holiday makers before taking a job in Australia: spotting scams, accommodation, pay, and staying…Read guide 
Problems at Work and Employer DisputesWhat to do if you are underpaid, not paid or treated unfairly at work in Australia, and where…Read guide Types of Employment in AustraliaCasual, part-time, full-time, fixed-term and contractor work in Australia explained for working holiday makers, including casual loading and…Read guide Job Training Courses
RSA Certificate: Responsible Service of AlcoholWhat an RSA is, why bar and restaurant jobs need one, and how RSA rules differ between NSW,…Read guide 
White Card Course for Construction WorkWhat the White Card is, why construction and labouring jobs need it, how long the course takes, and…Read guide 
Barista and Hospitality CoursesShort barista, bar skills and cocktail courses that help working holiday makers get café, bar and restaurant jobs…Read guide