Gap Year in Australia
The Land Down Under is the 6th largest country in the world and offers something for everyone.
Are you a fan of white sandy beaches, lush rainforests and stunningly perfect sunny weather? Perhaps you’re a sports fan, or enjoy bonding with mates over an outdoor BBQ. If you answered ‘yes’ to one or more of the above, then a gap year in the land down under is calling your name!
Australia’s landscape has an adventure for every day of the week. From the rich rainforests, golden beaches, rugged mountains and vast outback the natural landscape awes you from the moment your plane touches down.
The cities of Australia are world-class, diverse, exciting and offer an abundance of activities, delicious food and drink and the chance to delve into the Australian lifestyle.
Our fav things to do in Australia
You’ll never run out of places to explore and things to do in Australia. Each state has hidden gems and unique adventures just waiting for you. So go on, get out there!
Watch a live sporting event to feel the roar of the crowds, the passion of the supporters and the Aussie sporting culture of a beer and a pie at the footy. Australian Rules or AFL is the national code and for the southern states it is like a religion; the NRL is just as popular and draws big crowds of vocal fans. Maybe you would like to watch the horseracing at the Melbourne Cup or head to the MCG to watch a game of cricket. Whatever sport you are into, Australia has you sorted for live games filled with some healthy competition.
Road Trip along the East Coast of Australia, if you have time take the trip along the Pacific Coast from Sydney to Cairns stopping along at the endless little coastal towns each offering their own individual charm and attractions.
Take in the wonders of the West Coast, Western Australia is the country’s largest state and is diverse, offering a large variety of attractions and experiences. The capital Perth is the most isolated capital city but that doesn’t stop it offering plenty of awesome things to do. Along the West Coast the landscape varies and includes pink lakes, great surf beaches, beaches with flat crystal clear water, the world renowned Ningaloo Reef, harsh desert landscapes and the iconic red outback.
Popular places to visit in Australia
Australia is on most people’s bucket lists and it is easy to see why!
Cities
Iconic Sydney springs to mind when thinking of Australia. Visit Sydney Opera House & Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Beaches
Visit Surfers Paradise in QLD, the Dark Beach in NSW, or the flat water beaches along the NT... endless options await
Outback
Visit the red centre and watch the sunset or sunrise at Uluru. Learn about Australia’s indigenous history.
Ocean
Swim through the coral reefs in QLD's Great Barrier Reef. Crystal clear warm water surrounding by a natural vibrant reef.
What Australia is famous for
Australia is famous for its natural wonders, wide open spaces, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. It is a vast country known for its laid back lifestyle and friendly locals.
- Home to the oldest living culture in the world, learning about Aboriginal heritage and history is a must for travelling in Australia. Make sure that you take a cultural tour to learn more about this rich heritage that dates back 60,000 years.
- Exotic wildlife- deadly snakes, crocodiles, sharks, box jellyfish and a range of other deadly creatures add to the intrigue of this island nation.
- Cute and quirky animals- everyone loves the famous Kangaroo and Koala but have you Googled a Quokka or Sugar Glider! Plus the echidna, Wombat, numerous sea turtles and the gentle giant whales that pass through the oceans each whale season
- Uluru and the Red Centre- Uluru is a living landscape, with historic rock formations and ancient stories give insight to the wisdom of the first people of Australia. A truly unique experience and stunning environment.
- Cafe life-A ustralians are passionate about their coffee! Sit down at a hole in the wall cafe in Melbourne to sample some of the finest flat whites
- Beaches- Visit one of the 10,685 beaches that make up the coastline of Australia. There are surfing beaches, flat water beaches, white sand and black sand beaches. Take your pick!
- National Parks- Visit some of the most iconic parks including the Blue Mountains National Park, Royal National Park in Sydney, Kakadu National Park, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park home to Uluru, Daintree National Park in QLD.
Cool or unusual things to do in Australia
There are plenty of unique experiences that you can do in Australia on your Gap Year that will make everyone on your socials super jealous!
Try out some of the Australian slang while you are in Straya! Australians are famous for shortening words and creating their own slang which will keep you on your toes. Words such as G’Day, smoko, fair dinkum and barbie will soon be part of your repertoire.
Swim in one of the 7 wonders of the world- the Great Barrier Reef. Stretching from the tip of Cape York down the coast of Queensland.
Learn to Surf at some of the best beaches in the world.
Drive a 4WD on the largest sand island in the world at Fraser Island
Cage dive with Great White Sharks or with sea lions in South Australia
See crocodiles in their natural habitat in the Northern Territory.
Explore the graffiti alleyways and sip on some of the world’s best coffee in trendy Melbourne, Victoria
Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for panoramic views of the giant harbour and glittering lights of the city
See the BIG things. There are about 150 Big Things around the country. Some of the most iconic are the Big Banana, the Giant Lobster, the Big Pineapple and the Big Bogan.
What can
Letz Live offer?
Letz Live is passionate about worthwhile travel. To us, there’s no better way to understand the world than by diving into the local culture. Our organisation is partnered with renowned schools in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and the UK that welcome gap assistants with open arms.
We know what it’s like to yearn for an in-depth overseas experience that a tourist vacation can’t provide. So we encourage everyone with big hearts, open minds and positive attitudes to apply for our gap year programmes. We organise an experience that combines work and travel for a better understanding of life on the other side of the world.
Let us simplify the application process for you.
