Guides
The practical side of living in Australia, topic by topic.
Arriving
11 guides
From the airport to the city, your first week and what to sort out when you land.
- How do you get from Adelaide Airport to the city centre?
- How do you get from Brisbane Airport to the city centre?
- How do you get from Cairns Airport to the city centre?
- How do you get from Darwin Airport to the city centre?
- What do people usually sort out in the first week in Australia?
- How do you get from Gold Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise?
- How do you get from Melbourne Airport to the city centre?
- How do you get from Perth Airport to the city centre?
- Which mobile providers and networks are there in Australia?
- How do you get from Sydney Airport to the city centre?
- What do you declare when entering Australia?
Work
10 guides
How to look for work, which sectors there are, the courses employers ask for and basic rights.
- How do you check a farm's ABN, and what does Fair Work say about piece rates?
- How do you check whether a postcode and a sector are on the 88-day list?
- Working in construction in Australia: what is the White Card?
- What does a CV for Australia look like?
- Farm work in Australia: what it pays and how to spot abuse
- What is harvested in Australia, where and in which months?
- Hospitality in Australia: the RSA course, state by state
- How do you look for work in Australia, and which websites are used?
- What is the minimum wage in Australia, and what rights do you have?
- Where do you sleep in regional work areas of Australia?
Accommodation
5 guides
Hostels, shared rooms, bonds and how to avoid scams.
Cars and vans
6 guides
Buying, selling, renting and running a vehicle in Australia.
- What to check before buying a van or used car in Australia
- CTP and third-party insurance in Australia: what each covers
- Can I drive in Australia with an overseas licence? Rules by state
- Rego, inspections and transfer in Australia: rules by state and official websites
- Renting a car or camper in Australia, and what relocations are
- How do I sell my car or van before leaving Australia?
Money and tax
6 guides
Banks, TFN, ABN, tax returns and superannuation for people on a Working Holiday in Australia.
- ABN in Australia: what it is and when it is used
- Cost of living in Australia by city, with source and date
- How to open a bank account in Australia when you arrive
- Superannuation in Australia: how to get it back when you leave (DASP)
- Tax return on a Working Holiday visa in Australia
- TFN in Australia: what it is and how to apply for free
Health and safety
5 guides
Medicare, emergencies, sun, sea and wildlife, with official sources.
- Dangerous animals in Australia: what official sources say
- Seeing a doctor in Australia: GPs, emergencies, 000 and helplines
- Medicare and reciprocal agreements: which countries have one with Australia
- Sea safety in Australia: flags, rips and jellyfish
- Sun and heat in Australia: UV index, sunscreen and heatstroke
Routes and trips
5 guides
Australia's great routes, with distances, times and what is along the way.
Tickets and going out
6 guides
Where to buy tickets without resale, free museums and plans, and how nights out work.
- Where to buy tickets in Australia without going through resale
- What day trips can you do from each city in Australia?
- Which museums are free in Australia? The list, city by city
- What can you do for free in each Australian city?
- What age and ID do you need to get into a venue in Australia?
- What are Australia's major festivals in 2027 and when are they?