Looking for the Ultimate Australian gap year? With so many options, and the fear of missing out on any once in a lifetime moments, it can be hard to know where to start. Have a look below at our top picks for 7 unforgettable experiences in Australia that you must try!
Everyone has heard about the Great Barrier Reef, but fewer have seen it up close and personal. Dive down to this iconic reef and see the bright colours of the corals and fish, the peacefulness of the ocean and experience what makes this reef so famous.
If you’re an adrenaline junkie a skydive over the Whitsundays is a must. Feel your heart pounding in the plane as you take off, before freefalling from 15,000ft. Then enjoy the sweet release of opening that parachute as the Whitesunday Island’s come into focus and you glide back to the ground, you’ll never have felt more alive!
If you are wanting the best views of Sydney then look no further than the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Climb over the bridge and feel on top of the world. Experience the incredible moment where you are looking out on the cities famous sites that you’ve only see on a screen and reflect on just how far you have travelled.
For a country surrounded by water, there is no better place for you to learn how to surf. Starting as a novice surfer, you will no doubt wipeout a few times, but I promise no feeling is better than the first time you stand up on your board and carve your first wave. Once you know the basics every Aussie beach becomes a new playground!
Hit the open road and embrace that van life as you cruise down Australia’s most iconic drive. The Great Ocean Road has gorgeous ocean views and roads that wind around the coastline for breath taking and unreal moments you won’t soon forget. While there are different ways to travel this route a campervan offers you the freedom and independence of setting your own pace and opens you up to a world of adventure.
No trip to Australia is complete without a trip to the Uluru also known as Ayers Rock. One of the best parts of travelling is stepping away from what you know and experiencing other cultures. Australia’s indigenous culture is rich with stories and traditions and there is no better way to listen and learn than with the sun setting on Uluru as your backdrop.
Explore K’gari’s sandy beach highways, lazy river streams and crystal clear lakes by day. Tthen by night relax is a classic Aussie swag (think a mix between a tent and a sleeping bag with a netted window) as you fall asleep under a canvas of stars. No place in the world is like K’gari making it a must visit destination!
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Megan Plenderleith
Contract Analyst
Megan is a Contract Analyst based in our Kensington head office. Megan has worked at TF since 2019 and has travelled to 24 countries. Her favourite destinations include Vietnam, Australia and South Africa.
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