Prepare for your working holiday in Australia
Visa, insurance, money, flights and what to pack before you leave home.
88 days: how to get your second (and third) working holiday visa
What counts as specified work for the second working holiday visa, eligible regions and industries, how to prove your 88 days, and the third year.
Budget for your first month in Australia: realistic costs by city (2026)
How much you need for your first month on a working holiday in Australia: estimated costs for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, proof of funds.
Flights to Australia and when to go: seasons, arrival city and cheap routes
When to start your working holiday, which city to land in, and how to find cheap flights to Australia from Europe, Latin America and Asia.
Money and bank accounts in Australia for backpackers (2026)
How to open an Australian bank account before you arrive, big four vs neobanks, and the cheapest ways to move money from home without losing it to fees.
Packing list for a working holiday in Australia: what to bring and what to leave
A practical packing list for a year in Australia: clothes for every climate, work gear, the documents folder for your first week, and what not to bring.
Travel insurance for a working holiday in Australia: what you actually need (2026)
Do you need insurance on a working holiday visa? Medicare reciprocal agreements, OVHC vs travel insurance, what to look for and how to compare policies.
Working Holiday Visa Australia (417 vs 462): the complete 2026 guide
Subclass 417 or 462? Eligibility by passport, age limits, conditions, the 6-month employer rule and how the second and third visas work in 2026.