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Youth travellers and backpackers heading to Sydney and regional NSW will find a whole range of transport options, tours, accommodation and attractions to make their touring easy. Working holidaymakers will also find plenty of support and insider tips to help them. Transport, travel and day tours Aussie Adventures Aussie Adventures is a small group tour specialist, offering affordable day and overnight tours to the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley and Port Stephens. Aussie Adventures is owned by AAT Kings. Tel: +61 2 9028 5182 www.aatkings.com/aussie Barefoot Downunder Two new tours offer visitors a different perspective on Sydney and beyond. The Figure 8 Pools Coastal Adventure Tour travels to the Royal National Park south of Sydney. The adventure includes a coastal hike, swimming in natural rock pools and lagoons, visiting beautiful beaches, spotting wildlife, and a delicious picnic lunch. The Blue Mountains Adventure and Hike Tour is a fun and active trip away from the crowds and in true Aussie style. Escape to the Blue Mountains for a day of adventure, have some fun and laughs, learn how to play a didgeridoo, and celebrate with a free drink back in Sydney. Tel: +61 2 9664 8868 www.barefootdownunder.com.au Coast Warriors This Sydney-based tour company, owned and operated by three young Australians, guides visitors to uncover some of Australia’s hidden gems. Travelling in ‘Trudy’, a retro, 22-seater bus, Coast Warriors operates day tours to the Blue Mountains and Port Stephens on a weekly basis. They also offer road trips to Byron Bay and beyond for 18- to 35-year-old travellers. Tel: +61 432 652 845 www.coastwarriors.com.au Colourful Trips Colourful Trips get off the beaten track with day trips from Sydney to the Blue Mountains, Jenolan Caves, Hunter Valley, Port Stephens and Jervis Bay with eco-accredited guides. Guests can choose from day trips, overnight and extended itineraries as well as customised tours for private groups. Tel: + 61 2 9318 0853 www.colourfultrips.com YOUTH TRAVEL AND BACKPACKING IN SYDNEY AND NSW Jervis Bay, South Coast Barefoot Downunder Image courtesy of Barefoot Downunder Coast Warriors Image courtesy of Coast Warriors Current as at 1 April 2017

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Youth travellers and backpackers heading to Sydney and regional NSW will find a whole range of transport options, tours, accommodation and attractions to make their touring easy. Working holidaymakers will also find plenty of support and insider tips to help them.

Transport, travel and day tours

Aussie Adventures Aussie Adventures is a small group tour specialist, offering affordable day and overnight tours to the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley and Port Stephens. Aussie Adventures is owned by AAT Kings.

Tel: +61 2 9028 5182 www.aatkings.com/aussie

Barefoot Downunder Two new tours offer visitors a different perspective on Sydney and beyond. The Figure 8 Pools Coastal Adventure Tour travels to the Royal National Park south of Sydney. The adventure includes a coastal hike, swimming in natural rock pools and lagoons, visiting beautiful beaches, spotting wildlife, and a delicious picnic lunch. The Blue Mountains Adventure and Hike Tour is a fun and active trip away from the crowds and in true Aussie style. Escape to the Blue Mountains for a day of adventure, have some fun and laughs, learn how to play a didgeridoo, and celebrate with a free drink back in Sydney.

Tel: +61 2 9664 8868 www.barefootdownunder.com.au

Coast Warriors This Sydney-based tour company, owned and operated by three young Australians, guides visitors to uncover some of Australia’s hidden gems. Travelling in ‘Trudy’, a retro, 22-seater bus, Coast Warriors operates day tours to the Blue Mountains and Port Stephens on a weekly basis. They also offer road trips to Byron Bay and beyond for 18- to 35-year-old travellers.

Tel: +61 432 652 845 www.coastwarriors.com.au

Colourful Trips Colourful Trips get off the beaten track with day trips from Sydney to the Blue Mountains, Jenolan Caves, Hunter Valley, Port Stephens and Jervis Bay with eco-accredited guides. Guests can choose from day trips, overnight and extended itineraries as well as customised tours for private groups.

Tel: + 61 2 9318 0853 www.colourfultrips.com

YOUTH TRAVELAND BACKPACKING IN

SYDNEY AND NSW

Jervis Bay, South Coast

Barefoot Downunder Image courtesy of Barefoot Downunder

Coast Warriors Image courtesy of Coast Warriors

Current as at 1 April 2017

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Contiki Holidays Guided and inclusive (accommodation, touring, attractions and meals) adventures suitable for the 18-35 age group. The 14-day Beaches and Reefs tour follows the coast from Sydney and provides the opportunity to learn to surf in Coffs Harbour and kayak with dolphins in Byron Bay, before continuing north to Cairns. The seven-day City to Surf tour showcases Sydney’s icons before touring to the Blue Mountains, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay.

Tel: 1300 266 845 (Australia only) www.contiki.com/destinations/australia

Fantastic Aussie Tours Fantastic Aussie Tours has a range of vehicles available for private tours, transfers and charters. Tours of the Blue Mountains range from two-hours to full-day itineraries, tailored to the client’s needs. Fantastic Aussie Tours also operates the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus, a hop-on, hop-off bus servicing all the major sights around Katoomba and Leura.

Tel: +61 2 4780 0700 www.fantastic-aussie-tours.com.au

FJ Tours FJ Tours offers a range of day tours to the Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves departing from Sydney daily.

Tel: +61 2 9637 4466 www.fjtours.com.au

G Adventures G Adventures offer a comprehensive range of small group adventure tours from Sydney to Byron Bay via the coast and inland. Sample Hunter Valley wines, stay overnight at a sheep station or try skydiving.

Tel: 1300 853 325 (Australia only) www.gadventures.com

Greyhound Australia Greyhound Australia is the only Australian company to travel to all mainland states. Coaches are fitted with modern conveniences including USB chargers on every seat, reclining leather seats and free WiFi. Greyhound Australia’s range of flexible hop-on, hop-off and point-to-point bus passes give backpackers plenty of options for travel in NSW. Passes include the option to plan your own itinerary, choose from popular routes or travel between two destinations.

Tel: +61 7 4690 9850 www.greyhound.com.au

Intrepid Urban Adventures Intrepid offers day tours of Sydney under the Urban Adventures brand. The Sydney with Conviction tour offers an insight into colonisation; Kings Cross Crime and Passion reveals the history, crimes, fame and mystery of this suburb; and When Rum Ran The Rocks visits three local pubs. Two new tours include Forbidden Sydney and Tastes of Chinatown.

Tel: +61 8 6143 4620 www.urbanadventures.com

Quad biking, Port Stephens

Blue Mountains Explorer Bus Image courtesy of Fantastic Aussie Tours

Leogate Estate, Hunter Valley

Spice Alley, Chippendale

Current as at 1 April 2017

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Loka Travel Loka offers a unique way for visitors to experience NSW. They have guaranteed frequent departures (at least three per week) in their own mini coaches over a route that takes in attractions on and off the beaten track. Customers can stay on one trip and experience an adventure tour or hop on and off services for up to 12 months. Accommodation and activity options are all accessed and booked via Loka’s own unique mobile app. The route takes in destinations such as Barrington Tops National Park, Spot X surf camp just north of Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay. Loka also offers day tours to the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley.

Tel: +61 2 6698 4901 www.loka.travel

NSW TrainLink* Sydney's metropolitan train network links the Greater Sydney region with the city centre and travels to nearby cities (such as Newcastle and Wollongong) and popular visitor destinations (such as the Hunter Valley and Blue Mountains). NSW TrainLink operates rail services from Sydney Central Station to regional centres and holiday destinations throughout the State. Visitors planning to travel on regional coaches and trains in NSW must book their seat in advance.

Tel: +61 2 4907 7501 www.nswtrainlink.info

Oz Experience Oz Experience offers flexible travel passes and tour packages that allow budget conscious travellers to discover Australia’s East Coast at their own pace. Passengers can hop on and off along the Greyhound network with tours, experiences and some accommodation included along the way. Oz Experience tours travel on Greyhound coaches.

Tel: +61 7 4690 9850 www.ozexperience.com

Oz Trails Oz Trails specialises in personalised day tours in and around Sydney for FIT travellers. Tours are also available at charter rates for groups. Key features of the tours include small groups (max. 24), new, air-conditioned buses and complimentary hotel pickup from most accommodation locations in the city centre. Pickups are also available from central points in Kings Cross, Coogee, Bondi, and Manly. Passionate, friendly and qualified guides with local knowledge provide extensive commentary and personalised service.

Tel: +61 411 288 805 www.oztrails.com.au

Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay

Public transport, Sydney

Bondi Beach, Sydney

Summer in Sydney

Current as at 1 April 2017

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Topdeck Topdeck offers epic Downunder road trips featuring the NSW coastline and visiting stunning locations such as the Byron Bay Lighthouse, Crescent Head surf retreat, the Hunter Valley and Sydney. Topdeck realises that everyone is different, which is why all trips include heaps of free time to play and explore. Travellers hit the road on modern coaches, stay where the action is and hang out with other young explorers bent on seeing the world.

Tel: +61 7 3041 8100 www.topdeck.travel/australia

Via Travel Via Travel specialise in small group tours, offering authentic, immersive experiences to international travellers visiting Australia’s East Coast. Including must-sees like Sydney and Byron Bay, guests can enjoy family-run hospitality, locally-produced food and wine, and a variety of down-to- earth experiences. Via Travel uses a mix of four-star and boutique accommodation and taps into the major global tourism trends of authenticity and sustainability, emphasising the importance of utilising local community and businesses to create sustainable and long lasting relationships.

Tel: +61 477 538 741 www.viatravel.com.au

Zepher Tours A Sydney based company specialising in unique, small group tours to the Hunter wine region. Hunter Valley day tours inclusive of gourmet lunch, cheese, chocolate and organic vodka tastings depart Sydney and the Hunter Valley Tuesday to Saturday. Zepher Tours offer local culture, food and wine, with informative and enthusiastic guides, great music and cool commentary.

Tel: +61 406 757 295 www.zephertours.com.au

Campervan Rental

Bear Rentals Bear Rentals offer a fleet of 4WD campervans with all the necessary adventure essentials included and the vehicles can be used on recognised off-road tracks and trails at no additional charge.

Tel: + 61 2 9557 1001 www.bearrentals.com.au

Camperman Australia Eight models of campers equipped with showers and toilets.

Tel: +61 2 9540 5066 www.campermanaustralia.com

Hippie Camper Hippie Camper provides campervan rentals for travellers who want to hit the road on a budget and in style. Part of Apollo Motorhome Holidays.

Tel: + 61 7 3265 9200 www.hippiecamper.com

Dorrigo National Park, Via Travel Image courtesy of Via Travel

Nimbin Rocks, Nimbin

Meditation, Byron Bay

Current as at 1 April 2017

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Jucy Rentals Australia Jucy gives travellers the wheels to get their adventure started and offers competitive rates for fun cars and two- or four-berth campervans in multiple locations throughout Australia. Minimum driver age is 18 years and unlimited kilometres are included.

Tel: +61 2 9929 2462 www.jucy.com.au

Maui, Britz, Mighty Campervan Rentals (THL Group) For self-drive experiences around NSW, Maui, Britz, Mighty Campervan Rentals specialise in 4WD, car, caravan, campervan and luxury motorhome hire.

Britz is the largest campervan rental company in Australasia alongside sister brands Maui and Mighty Campers. Designed for apartment living on the road, Maui offers ultimate space and design touches for a premium motorhome experience.

Mighty Campervan rentals low cost campervans that are simple to use, combined with an easy self-service check in process, convenient branch locations and 24-hour roadside assistance.

Tel: + 64 9 336 4299 www.thlonline.com

Spaceships Campervans A modern rental fleet of affordable, customised, two-wheel drive car/campervan conversions fully equipped and supported by local contacts as well as a traveller community network.

Tel: +61 2 8356 2900 www.spaceshipsrentals.com.au

Travellers Autobarn Travellers Autobarn is a one-stop shop for backpackers and budget travellers planning a self-drive trip. Travellers can buy, sell, rent or hire vehicles, with a range of campervans, campers, wagons, station wagons or cars to choose from. Travellers Autobarn has launched a new three-berth campervan.

Tel: +61 2 8323 1500 www.travellers-autobarn.com.au

Accommodation

Base Backpackers Sydney The centrally-located Base Backpackers Sydney is open 24 hours and features twin, double and dorm rooms, delicious continental breakfasts and a working holiday assistance program. Facilities include a bar, laundry, kitchen, TV room, travel desk and a ‘girls only’ floor.

Tel: +61 2 9267 7718 www.stayatbase.com

Shoalhaven, South Coast

Stockton Sand Dunes, Hunter Image courtesy of The Legendary Pacific Coast

The Goods Line, Ultimo

Current as at 1 April 2017

Barangaroo Reserve, Barangaroo

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Nomads Nomads is a backpacker hostel network (28 properties), providing backpackers with quality budget accommodation. Nomads operates travel desks in all their properties to sell travel and day trips, and also helps work and holiday visa holders, to get set up and work ready. Nomads operate properties in Sydney, Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay.

Tel: 1800 666 237 (Australia only) www.nomadsworld.com

Wake Up! Sydney Central and Bondi Beach Located close to Central Station, Chinatown and Darling Harbour in a heritage listed sandstone building, Wake Up! Sydney Central offers a range of quality budget accommodation options with private and dorm rooms and a range of shared facilities. Wake Up! also has a new property at Bondi Beach, Bondi Backpackers.

Tel: +61 2 9288 7888 www.wakeup.com.au

YHA Australia Australia's only national network of backpacker hostels, YHA has more than 28 great places to stay around NSW. Choose from seven hostels in Sydney alone including Sydney Harbour YHA with Opera House views or Railway Square YHA where you can sleep in a railway carriage. From the Snowy Mountains to Byron Bay, YHA offers a wide diversity of hostel accommodation with a high standard and big choice of rooms. Free WiFi hotspots in common areas are provided for all hostels in the network. Part of Hostelling International.

Tel: +61 2 9261 1111 www.yha.com.au

Sydney Harbour Aerials. Image: Hamilton Lund.

Backpackers, Central YHA, City Centre

Kayaking Sydney Harbour

Current as at 1 April 2017

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Outback and country life experiences Visitors to regional NSW can visit a working sheep station, ride horses and help muster cattle, learn to crack a whip, become a jackaroo or jillaroo for a week or just soak up the outback lifestyle.

Boggy Creek Show, Tumbarumba, Snowy Mountains The Boggy Creek show is a two-hour performance that portrays the spirit of Australian heritage. The show demonstrates the skills of the mountain cattlemen – cattle mustering, shearing, whip-cracking and horsemanship; cleverly choreographed to the Man from Snowy River soundtrack. Morning or afternoon tea is included with the performance.

Tel: +61 2 6948 8273 www.boggycreekshow.com.au

Eldee Station, via Silverton, Outback NSW An authentic sheep and cattle station operated by the Schmidt family for more than 80 years, Eldee Station is located one-hour’s drive north of Silverton in Outback NSW and is accessible by road or private airstrip. Packages include meals in the Quarters Restaurant and accommodation ranges from 4.5-star suites to family rooms in the old shearer’s quarters. The property also offers a range of activities including 4WD tours, self-guided mountain bike rides and bushwalks plus a plunge pool and an outdoor heated spa.

Tel: +61 8 8091 2578 www.eldeestation.com

Leconfield Jackaroo and Jillaroo School, Tamworth, New England Leconfield teaches the skills needed to work on an Australian farm. It is the longest running Jackaroo and Jillaroo School in Australia, located in the beautiful rugged New England Ranges. The 11-day training program runs regularly throughout the year catering for groups of up to 25 people who participate in all the activities of a working sheep and cattle station. Activities include horse riding, natural horsemanship, cattle mustering, campfire cooking and swagging under the stars to create skilled jackaroos and jillaroos and an experience of a lifetime.

Tel: +61 2 6769 4230 www.leconfieldjackaroo.com

Outback Beds, Outback NSW Outback Beds is a network of accommodation providers in Outback NSW who offer accommodation ranging from working sheep and cattle stations to bush pubs, bed and breakfasts and motels.

Tel: 1800 005 298 (Australia only) www.outbackbeds.com.au

Trilby Station, Louth via Bourke, Outback NSW Staying with the Murray family on their historic fifth-generation, 80,000-hectare sheep station is a great way to experience Outback NSW. Accommodation is in air-conditioned two-bedroom cottages where guests can choose to self-cater or enjoy a home-cooked meal delivered to their cottage. Activities also include birdwatching and bushwalking, fishing or yabbying, and canoeing on the Darling River.

Tel: +61 2 6874 7420 www.trilbystation.com.au

Darling River - Kinchega National Park, Outback

Young farmer and his dog, Central NSW

Jackeroo Jillaroo Experience, Bingara

Current as at 1 April 2017

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Skydiving New South Wales There are plenty of places to skydive in NSW either onto a beach, indoors or in the countryside.

Coffs Skydivers Coffs Harbour, North Coast Tel: +61 2 6651 1167 www.coffsskydivers.com.au

iFLY Downunder (indoor skydiving) Penrith, Sydney West Tel: +61 2 4761 1800 www.iflydownunder.com.au

iFLY Downunder and Wild Ride Australia - Ultimate Adrenaline Experience Harley ride and indoor skydive Departs Sydney or Katoomba Tel: +61 2 9623 8338 www.wildride.com.au

Skydive Australia Byron Bay, North Coast Belmont, Hunter Wollongong, South Coast Tel: + 61 2 6684 1323 www.skydive.com.au

Surfing New South Wales Visitors interested in surfing have a wide choice of surf camps, lessons, tours or surf safety lessons from the accredited operators in Sydney and along the NSW coast.

Australian Surf Tours Departs Sydney to Wollongong Surf lessons, camps and development courses Tel: +61 428 162 640 www.australiansurftours.com.au

Lets Go Surfing Bondi, Maroubra and Byron Bay Surf lessons, courses, education stand up paddle-boarding and surf stays. Tel: +61 2 9365 1800 www.letsgosurfing.com.au

Manly Surf School Manly and Northern Beaches Surf lessons and stand up paddle-boarding Tel: +61 2 9932 7000 www.manlysurfschool.com

Mojosurf Sydney, Spot X and Byron Bay Surf lessons, camps, courses and safaris Tel: +61 2 6639 5100 www.mojosurf.com

Surfaris Crescent Head Surf tours and camps Tel: +61 2 6566 0009 www.surfaris.com

Surf Camp Australia Departs Sydney to Byron Bay and Gerroa Surf lessons, camps and tours Tel: +61 2 9262 1757 www.surfcamp.com.au

Sydney experiences Sydney offers a range of exciting thrills and adventures for youth travellers; from cycling over the Harbour Bridge, jetboating on Sydney Harbour to diving with sharks or viewing the city from high in the sky.

Bike Tours

BlueBananas Electric Bike Tours Tel: +61 2 9114 8488 www.bluebananas.com.au

Bonza Bike Tours Tel: +61 2 9247 8800 www.bonzabiketours.com.au

Manly Bike Tours Tel: +61 2 8005 7368 www.manlybiketours.com.au

Sydney Bike Tours Tel: + 61 2 8005 5724

www.sydneybiketours.com.au

Skydiving, Wollongong Image courtesy of Skydive the Beach

Penrith, Sydney Image courtesy of iFLY Downunder

Lets Go surfing, Bondi Beach

Bonza Bike Tours

Current as at 1 April 2017

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EcoTreasures EcoTreasures is a fully accredited ecotourism specialist providing unique local tours on Sydney's Northern Beaches, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and Sydney Harbour National Park. Tours include guided walks, snorkelling, stand-up paddle-boarding and kayaking experiences.

Tel: +61 415 121 648 www.ecotreasures.com.au

Flamin' Galah Sydney Tours Flamin' Galah Sydney Tours offers a Home and Away Tour to Palm Beach, also known as ‘Summer Bay’, for fans of the Australian television series. They also provide a comprehensive private charter tour service.

Tel: +61 2 9977 7890 www.flamingalahtours.com.au

Jetboating A high-speed jetboat ride is one of the most thrilling ways to experience one of the world’s iconic harbours. Harbour Jet Tel: +61 2 9566 1066 www.harbourjet.com

Sydney Jet Tel: +61 2 9807 4333 www.sydneyjet.com

Oz Jet Boating Tel: +61 2 9808 3700 www.ozjetboating.com

Thunder Jet Boat Tel: +61 2 9566 1066 www.thunderjetboat.com.au

Jetpack Adventures Jetpack Adventures are based in Penrith and the Central Coast. Guests can take flight in the world’s newest activity and fly through the air on a jetpack. The jetpack unit blasts hundreds of litres of water through specially designed thrust nozzles to enable participants to fly as high as 15 metres above the water.

Tel: +61 474 538 722 www.jetpackadventures.com.au

West Head, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Thunder Jet Boat Image courtesy of Thunder Jet Boat

Jetpack flying Image courtesy of Jetpack Adventures

Current as at 1 April 2017

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Sydney Coast Walks Sydney Coast Walks are the Sydney walking people. Explore Sydney Harbour and the Royal National Park on a half-, full- or multi-day private guided hike. Walks include Coastal (Royal National Park), Watsons Bay, Bondi to Coogee, Bradleys Head and the Spit to Manly.

Tel: +61 2 9188 7897 www.sydneycoastwalks.com.au

Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour is a 1.5-hour behind-the-scenes journey through the Sydney Cricket Ground, Allianz Stadium and the SCG Museum. The precinct is Sydney's home of sport where international sporting heroes play cricket, rugby union, rugby league, football, soccer and Australian Football League (AFL).

Tel: +61 2 9380 0377 www.scgexperience.com.au

Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Explorer Experience Sydney aboard a hop-on, hop-off, double-decker bus. Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Explorer tours with commentary are included in one ticket. Valid for 24 or 48 hours, the ticket allows travellers to hop-on and -off, exploring Sydney’s iconic attractions at their own pace.

Tel: +61 2 9567 8400 www.sydneyexplorer.com.au

Sydney Tower Eye, SKYWALK SKYWALK at the Sydney Tower Eye is a breathtaking outdoor experience 268 metres above the streets of Sydney. Visitors step out onto a glass-floor viewing platform for unique 360-degree views over glittering Sydney as the guide points out the sights below. Mandarin speaking travellers now have the chance to learn about Sydney from one of its highest vantage points via audio guide. SKYWALK at the Sydney Tower Eye is a member of the Merlin Entertainments Group.

Tel: +61 2 9333 9222 www.sydneytowereye.com.au

TreeTop Adventure Park, The Hills & Western Sydney TreeTop Adventure Park offers exciting climbing adventures for all ages and abilities in a beautiful natural setting. Guests can enjoy the challenge of making their way around the forest on the agility courses, rope bridges and flying foxes set high in the trees. Represented by Australian Attractions.

Tel: +61 2 8251 0078 (Australian Attractions) www.treetops.com.au

The Spit to Manly walk, Sydney Harbour National Park. Image: Hamilton Lund.

Tour group, SCG Guided Walking Tour Image courtesy of SCG

SKYWALK at Sydney Tower Eye Image courtesy of Merlin Entertainments Group

TreeTop Adventure Park, The Hills Image courtesy of TreeTop Adventures

Current as at 1 April 2017

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Blue Mountains experiences

Blue Mountains Adventure Company, Katoomba Blue Mountains Adventure Company offers a range of nature-based outdoor adventure experiences in the Greater Blue Mountains including abseiling, rock climbing, canyoning, bushwalking and navigation. Half- and full-day tours cater for a range of abilities.

Tel: +61 2 4782 1271 www.bmac.com.au

Blue Mountains Explorer Bus, Katoomba This double-decker bus service visits the Blue Mountains main attractions in Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls allowing visitors to hop on and off at 29 stops every day of the year. From Sydney’s Central railway station, visitors can travel to the Blue Mountains and join the Explorer Bus at Katoomba station.

Tel: +61 2 4782 1866 www.explorerbus.com.au

High n Wild Australian Adventures, Katoomba High n Wild Australian Adventures offer a range of day and overnight activity based tours including abseiling, canyoning, rock climbing, mountain biking, bushwalking and mountaineering.

Tel: +61 2 4782 6224 www.high-n-wild.com.au

Jenolan Caves, Jenolan Jenolan Caves is among the oldest cave systems in the world with 11 show caves, underground rivers and amazing rock formations. Guided tours of the caves are available to suit various fitness levels and a range of accommodation options are on-site. Visitor information is available in Chinese, Korean, Indonesian and Japanese.

Tel: +61 2 6359 3911 www.jenolancaves.org.au

Life’s an Adventure, Katoomba Life’s an Adventure offers a range of guided single and multi-day touring options in the Blue Mountains including sightseeing, hiking and mountain biking adventures. The three-day Six Foot Track walk from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves allows visitors to explore the deep wilderness of the Blue Mountains National Park. All equipment and camping gear is provided.

Tel: +61 2 9975 4553 www.lifesanadventure.com.au

Scenic World Blue Mountains, Katoomba Less than two hours’ drive from Sydney, Scenic World is renowned for providing the ultimate Blue Mountains adventure. Visitors can travel on the world’s steepest incline railway, glide between cliff tops on the glass-floored Scenic Skyway, descend into the Jamison Valley with the Scenic Cableway, and explore Jurassic rainforest along the Scenic Walkway. Scenic World is represented by Australian Attractions.

Tel: +61 2 8251 0078 (Australian Attractions) www.scenicworld.com.au

Bushwalking, Blue Mountains National Park

Empress Falls, Blue Mountains

Scenic Railway Image courtesy of Scenic World

Current as at 1 April 2017

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Central Coast experiences Australian Reptile Park and Wildlife Sanctuary The Australian Reptile Park takes visitors on a journey into the world of wildlife and adventure through a host of different encounters. See koalas up-close, pat and hand feed free-roaming kangaroos and admire some of Australia’s most famous native animals; echidnas, wombats, cassowaries, dingos, kookaburras, cockatoos, Tasmanian devils and crocodiles. The attraction is one-hour’s drive north of Sydney.

Tel: + 61 2 4340 1022 www.reptilepark.com.au

Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures, Peats Ridge With more than 200 horses and 1214 hectares of rivers and bushland, Glenworth Valley offers a range of horse riding, kayaking, abseiling and quad biking tours. Represented by Australian Attractions.

Tel: +61 2 8251 0078 (Australian Attractions) www.glenworth.com.au

TreeTop Adventure Park, Ourimbah State Forest Guests can enjoy the challenge of making their way around the forest on the agility courses, rope bridges and flying foxes set high in the trees. The TreeTop Crazy Rider is the world’s longest and Australia’s first rollercoaster zip line. Represented by Australian Attractions.

Tel: +61 2 8251 0078 (Australian Attractions) www.treetops.com.au

Port Stephens experiences

4WD Tours R Us, Anna Bay Explore the largest sand dune system in Australia, Stockton Sand Dunes, with 4WD Tours R Us, operating from Anna Bay, in Port Stephens, 2.5-hours’ drive north of Sydney. A family-owned and -operated company with passionate local guides, 4WD Tours R Us has a modern fleet of vehicles that can cater from one to 200 people with tours departing daily. Guests can experience the thrill of sandboarding down 50 metre high dunes on the one-hour Unlimited Sandboarding tour; discover amazing coastal scenery and learn about local history on a two-hour Tin City tour; or end their day in style, watching the sunset over the dunes with a gourmet picnic hamper. Combination tours with dolphin cruises, horse riding, quad biking, surfing and trekking are also available.

Tel: +61 2 4981 9352 www.4wdtoursrus.com.au

Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters, Bob’s Farm Snorkel, feed or play with sharks and rays in a safe, indoor environment.

Tel: +61 2 4982 2476 www.sharkencounters.com.au

Australian Reptile Park, Central Coast

Glenworth Valley, Central Coast

TreeTop Crazy Rider, Central Coast Image courtesy of TreeTop Adventures

4WD Tours R Us Image Courtesy of 4WD Tours R Us

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Moonshadow - TQC Cruises, Nelson Bay Daily dolphin-spotting and seasonal whale-watching cruises depart Nelson Bay either on a scheduled or private-charter basis. On the Dolphins and Dunes, visitors enjoy a 1.5-hour dolphin-watch cruise, followed by a one-hour sand boarding and quad bike tour with Sand Dune Adventures.

Tel: +61 2 4984 9388 www.moonshadow-tqc.com.au

Port Stephens 4WD Tours, Nelson Bay Port Stephens 4WD Tours operates a daily Sandboarding Adventure rotating on a continuous shuttle service as well as multiple tour departures daily. The company has the newest and largest 4WD air-conditioned vehicle fleet as well as local tour guides who pride themselves on offering a stand-out experience.

Tel: +61 2 4984 4760 www.portstephens4wd.com.au

Port Stephens Watersports, Nelson Bay Learn to parasail over the sparkling waters of Port Stephens.

Tel: +61 488 827 272 www.portstephenswatersports.com.au

Quad Bike King, Anna Bay Four-wheel drive and quad bike tours of the Stockton Beach sand dunes.

Tel: +61 2 4919 0088 www.quadbikeking.com.au

Sand Dune Adventures, Williamtown Sand Dune Adventures (SDA) offers an exclusive Cultural Quad Bike Riding experience on the largest coastal sand dunes in the southern hemisphere, just a short drive from Sydney in Port Stephens. Customers ride safely from bush to beach on a 400cc quad bike, offering views of the sweeping coastline.

Tel: +61 2 4033 8808 www.sandduneadventures.com.au

Southern Highlands experiences

The Bradman International Cricket Hall of Fame, Bowral Less than 90-minutes from Sydney, in Sir Donald Bradman’s home town of Bowral, The Bradman International Cricket Hall of Fame incorporates innovative and interactive displays that will engage and inform visitors about Australia’s national summer sport. Fascinating memorabilia, interactive touchscreens and audiovisual displays provide hours of entertainment.

Tel: +61 2 4862 1247 www.internationalcrickethall.com

Moonshadow - TQC Cruises Image courtesy of Moonshadow - TQC Cruises

Port Stephens 4WD Tours Image courtesy of Port Stephens 4WD Tours

Parasailing, Port Stephens

The Bradman International Cricket Hall of Fame, Bowral

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Farm Club Australia, Moss Vale Located near Moss Vale in the Southern Highlands, Farm Club is a family-owned agritourism business, featuring farmstay experiences, a cafe and a farm shop. Farm Club produces grass-fed Angus beef, lamb, free-range pork and eggs. Horses and working dogs as well as native wildlife are all part of the Farm Club experience. Accommodation ranges from country homestead and cottages to a bunk house. Outdoor adventures include canoeing, flyfishing, 4WD tours, walks and bird-watching.

Tel: +61 2 4883 4664 www.farmclubaustralia.com.au

North Coast experiences

Cape Byron Kayaks, Byron Bay Cape Byron Kayaks offer fully-guided, three-hour aquatic adventures so visitors can get up close to Bottlenose dolphins, paddle the magnificent protected bay and ride some of Australia’s most famous waves. No experience is necessary to enjoy the tours that depart twice daily. Equipment is provided as well as morning or afternoon tea, photos and wildlife sightings. If guests don’t see dolphins or whales (June to November), they can come again for free.

Tel: +61 2 6680 9555 www.capebyronkayaks.com

Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay, Byron Bay Go Sea Kayak offer sea kayak and river kayaking tours with return transfers from Byron Bay. On the sea kayak tour, kayak up close with dolphins, whales (seasonal) and turtles; the river kayaking tour on the Brunswick River reveals an abundance of seabirds and wildlife.

Tel: +61 416 222 344 www.goseakayakbyronbay.com.au

South Coast experiences

Australian Surf Tours, Bulli For the past eight years, Australian Surf Tours (AST) has been specialising in learn-to-surf adventures that offer a unique Australian experience through close encounters with native wildlife, access to uncrowded beaches, amazing waves and personal attention. Based one-hour’s drive south of Sydney on the NSW South Coast, AST offers a range of experiences to suit every level of surfer. These include all-inclusive one-day surf trips, camping adventures, surf camps as well as surf development courses at the AST Beach Motel.

Tel: +61 428 162 640 www.australiansurftours.com.au

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Brunswick River Tours Image courtesy of Go Sea Kayak

Australian Surf Tours Image courtesy of Australian Surf Tours

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Dolphin Watch Cruises Jervis Bay, Jervis Bay Multi-award-winning cruise operator, Dolphin Watch Cruises Jervis Bay offers a range of cruises to spot dolphins and seals all-year round and whales (from May to November) in the pristine waters of Jervis Bay. Specially designed vessels provide maximum comfort and unparalleled access to seal colonies, dolphins and famous Jervis Bay landmarks including Hyams Beach and the Point Perpendicular Sea Cliffs.

Tel: +61 2 4441 6311 www.dolphinwatch.com.au

Illawarra Fly Zipline Tour, Robertson The Zipline Tour involves flying through the air using a series of cables and navigating suspension bridges up to 35 metres above the forest floor. Entry includes access to the Treetop Walk, creating a 2.5-hour experience. A member of the Merlin Entertainments Group.

Tel: +61 2 4885 1010 www.illawarrafly.com

Jervis Bay Wild, Jervis Bay Jervis Bay Wild’s purpose-built vessels transport passengers to view dolphins, whales and other sea life from a new perspective. ‘Wild Essence of Jervis Bay’ features underwater viewing windows.

Tel: +61 2 4441 7002 www.jervisbaywild.com.au

Kiah Wilderness Tours, Kiah Kiah Wilderness Tours specialises in guided, small-group kayak tours on a pristine river near Eden on the NSW South Coast, three-hours’ drive from Canberra. Guests paddle past magnificent forests, explore the wilderness at their own pace, listen to the birdsong and watch fish dart beneath their kayak. Tours are available for two-hours, half- or full- days. All tours include qualified local guides, safety equipment and instruction for beginners, plus delicious snacks with plunger coffee, herbal teas and juices.

Tel: +61 429 961 047 www.kiahwildernesstours.com.au

Merimbula Marina Ocean Adventure Tours The new two-hour Sensational Ocean Adventure Tour departing from Merimbula is an exhilarating way to experience the spectacular coastline and waterways of the NSW South Coast. As guests head north towards Tathra, in a comfortable, high-speed vessel they see long sweeps of golden sand, magnificent headlands and wildlife on land and in the sea. Whales are sighted September to November with dolphins, seals and seabirds seen regularly. A maximum of 20 passengers guarantees personalised service that includes commentary provided by the fully-qualified crew.

Tel: +61 2 6495 1686 www.merimbulamarina.com

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Illawarra Fly Zipline Image courtesy of Merlin Entertainments Group

Kiah Wilderness Tours Image courtesy of Kiah Wilderness Tours

Sensational Ocean Adventure Tour Image courtesy of Merimbula Marina

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Region X Region X explores the beautiful waterways of the NSW South Coast near Batemans Bay in glass-bottom kayaks. The guided tours are suitable for families and first time kayakers with fish and other marine creatures visible through the see-through floor of each kayak. The guides will explain local history, spot wildlife and stop at remote beaches. Options range from daily two-hour to half-day tours with sea kayak tours also available. On the two-hour Oyster Tour visitors can learn about oysters by paddling through oyster farms and tasting the exquisite local varieties. All kayaking equipment and safety instruction is included.

Tel: +61 400 184 034 www.regionx.com.au

Snowy Mountains experiences

K7 Adventures, Jindabyne K7 Adventures offer a range of alpine activity-based touring adventures including walking, mountain biking, rock climbing, abseiling, caving and photography in summer, and cross-country and alpine skiing, snow climbing and mountaineering in winter.

Tel: +61 421 862 354 www.k7adventures.com

Reynella Rides, Adaminaby A remote high-country sheep and cattle station, Reynella is the base for multi-day alpine horseback safaris through the Kosciuszko National Park. Experienced guides tailor the rides to guests’ interests and capabilities. All equipment and camping gear for the trek is provided and transported.

Tel: +61 2 6454 2386 www.reynellarides.com.au

Kayaking, Region X Image courtesy of Region X

Snowboarding, Perisher

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Services and resources for working holidaymakers

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) AIFS inbound programs include work and travel in Australia, professional internships in Australia and au pair work in Australia.

Tel: 1300 889 067 (Australia only) www.aifsaustralia.com

Backpackers Buddy, Manly Backpackers Buddy facilitate an easy Australian tax return process for backpackers and run other services to help travellers get their tax file number, forward their mail, find jobs and provide immigration advice.

Tel: +61 2 9976 6937 www.backpackersbuddy.com.au

Conservation Volunteers Australia Conservation Volunteers Australia recruits volunteers to join important environmental and wildlife conservation projects.

Tel: +61 3 5330 2600 (Conservation Volunteers) www.conservationvolunteers.com.au

Job Search Australia Job Search Australia operates a work and travel program to help tourists on a working holiday visa find employment. Located in the Base Sydney property, the job desk can assist working holiday makers to look for a job, help with the set-up of a bank account, tax file number, SIM card, provide CV advice, and assist with extended visas by arranging farm work on accredited farms.

Tel: +61 2 9267 7718 http://www.stayatbase.com/packages/work-and-travel

Oz Intro Sydney Oz Intro provides a range of orientation touring, introductions and services for travellers arriving in Australia for ‘gap year’ travel or working holidays. Packages include job search assistance and all of the necessary arrangements for working in Australia.

Tel: +61 2 9664 7000 www.ozintro.com

Peterpans Adventure Travel Peterpans Adventure Travel offers leading study, work and travel services to working holidaymakers and international students. A collection of travel packages provides ground support and a warm Aussie welcome for international tour operators’ clients locally. A cost-effective arrival pack includes a year’s jobs membership, tax file number, an Australian bank account, CV revision and individual assistance for working holidaymakers. Peterpans also works closely with local universities, English language schools and youth-focussed organisations to increase student engagement and provide vocational internship programs.

Tel: +61 2 6685 7226 www.peterpans.com

Shopping at Paddington markets

Conservation volunteers Image courtesy of Conservation Volunteers

Young Henry's, Newtown

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Travellers at Work Travellers at Work is a specialist recruitment service providing Australia's leading job network for backpackers and working holidaymakers. It includes office work, farm work, au pair work, sales, promotions, factory work, retail, trades and labour.

Tel: + 61 2 9281 2700 www.taw.com.au

Work and Travel Company The Work and Travel Company offers a complete range of services to visitors including airport pick up, job services, hostel accommodation, social activities program, setting up a bank account, mobile phone SIM cards, hostel membership, discount cards, free internet, mail holding and forwarding services and more.

Tel: +61 2 8987 3700 www.worktravelcompany.com

Work n Holiday Work n Holiday’s essential start-up kits include orientation, SIM cards, job support, assistance to find accommodation and general advice. Services also include multilingual personal travel advice, accommodation and transport reservation services and tours and travel packages.

Tel: +61 2 9264 8484 www.worknholiday.com

WorldNomads.com WorldNomads.com provides travel insurance for backpackers.

Tel: +61 2 8263 0400 www.worldnomads.com

Operators indicated with an asterisk (*) generally do not pay commissions.

For further information please also refer to the Aboriginal Sydney and NSW and Adventure in NSW fact sheets.

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