About this trip
This is a short, easy-paced start to a gap year in Australia, based around Sydney and built for people who want company from day one rather than turning up solo.
Over 8 days you settle into the city with a small group, get out on the water for some sailing, and get practical help figuring out the job side of things once the trip ends.
It's fully guided throughout, so the logistics are handled and the focus is on meeting people and finding your feet.
What you'll do
- Start your gap year based in Sydney
- Get out on the harbour for some sailing
- Meet other travellers at the same stage of their gap year
- Get guidance on finding work in Australia
- Settle in with a small group before heading off on your own
- Easy pace throughout, not an activity-packed itinerary
- Suited to solo travellers starting a longer gap year in Australia
- Runs over the Christmas and New Year period
Worth it if you're arriving in Australia and want structured socialising with knowledgeable local guides. Think twice if you prefer independent exploration or dislike regimented group itineraries.
- Tim and Chloe are genuinely excellent guides with deep Sydney knowledge and restaurant recommendations that actually hit.
- Base camp and Port Stephens stint break up city time well; walking tours genuinely help you get proper bearings of Sydney.
- Ultimate's year-long support (jobs, visas, mail, travel advice) matters more than the 8-day tour itself for gap-year folk.
- Eight days is quite short; base camp apparently deserves more time, and weather can impact outdoor activities.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Sydney · 2 Aug – 3 Aug
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