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The ultimate introduction to life in OZ! If you’re travelling alone, exploring the great beyond for the first time or are starting your travels in Sydney, this package will show you the ropes and help you get started

Days 1 – 3:

After arriving into Sydney, getting settled and taking a wander around, it’s time to start exploring! First up a trip to Centrepoint tower in downtown Sydney, where there will be a buffet style lunch waiting for you to enjoy during the 70 minute rotation.

Next it’s a trip Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, home to Aboriginal history and a stunning array of natural sights and some incredible wildlife. Then on to Hunter Valley where you’ll visit boutique wineries and learn to taste the local tipple like a pro.

Days 4 –5:

Discover what it means to be a real Aussie surf dude with a surf lesson on Sydney’s amazing coast. Your expert coach will help you to master catching and riding waves before you take in the best of the Grand Pacific Drive and visit awe-inspiring sites including Seven Mile Beach national Park. (In June this experience will be replaced with a visit to the equally amazing Olympic Park and Aquatic centre).
Prepare for a seriously Australian day out with a beach BBQ and bar crawl, stuff you face with sausages, burgers, salads and sauces (veggie options available), chill out on the beach and then hit the town for a guided bar crawl!

Onto something wilder for your penultimate day. Taronga Zoo is the biggest city zoo in the world and boasts more than 2000 creatures great and small, including indigenous Australian critters. Don’t miss out on the chance to join the sky safari cable car and see it all from the air.

Your last day will be a relaxing one with a cruise around the world famous Sydney Harbour. Feast your eyes on the Harbour bridge, Sydney Opera House and Luna Park and polish off another tasty lunch before you head back.


What's included?

* Airport pick up and transfer on arrival
* Seven nights accommodation at Sydney Central YHA
* Welcome lunch at Sydney Centrepoint Tower
* Hunter valley wine tasting day trip
* National Park and Aboriginal Centre
* Surf lessons in the summer
* BBQ including beach games in the summer
* Blue Mountain Day Trip in the winter
* Entry to Taronga Zoo and sky safari cable car
* Pub Crawl to Sydney’s liveliest nightspots with free drinks
* Sydney Harbour cruise

What's not included?

* Flights
* Visa
* Any additional activities not included on the itinerary
* Accommodation after the 7 days
* Breakfasts and meals not included in the itinerary
* Alcohol (unless specified)
* Travel Insurance
* Any transportation other than airport arrival transfer

Duration

7 days

Start Dates

Real Gap Experience offer gap years, career breaks and adventure travel from 2 weeks to 2 years with weekly/monthly departures for most trips that aren’t dependant on seasons or weather to operate. Set departure dates means you’re always together with other young like minded travellers and making new friends is guaranteed.

Costs / Benefits

For all Volunteer, Adventure Travel, Sports and Learning New Skills trips, no salary is paid and participants will need to pay a fee that covers food, accommodation, transfers and 24/7 back-up and support. For our Paid Work Abroad options a salary is paid and varies depending on the trip and location.

Requirements

There are no specific qualifications or requirements needed to take part on this trip. We do however require that all travellers have a sense responsibility for other travellers, project staff and local community and most importantly... a sense of fun and adventure!