r/workingholiday

I keep seeing that people who are on WHV in Australia do 88 days by default as if they need to do it. However, if you want to only spend a year, you don’t need to do the 88 days.

How did you decide that extending the visa by 1 year is worth 88 days of regional work? Did any of you decide against the idea and only staying for the initial one year? Did you regret not extending the visa?

I haven’t made a decision about this yet and would love to get some tips on how to decide

I spent 18 months working in two remote Aboriginal community stores - first in the APY Lands in South Australia, then in Arnhem Land in the NT. Nowhere to spend money, and even the standard award wages accumulate fast.

Total saved: AU$121,920 in 18 months. (Total spent: AU$6,010.)

Most people on WHVs miss a few tax things - Zone Tax Offset adds $1173 a year to your tax return just for working in remote areas, Salary Sacrifice through a Not-For-Profit can make up to $16,900 tax-free, and if you're not entitled to Medicare you can claim back the 2% levy with a Medicare Entitlement Statement.

Full breakdown with employer names, exact wages, tax returns and superannuation payout numbers in the comment.

Hi, 24m from Finland here. I want to see the world and that's why I am planning going to WHV Australia on August - September. Any tips where should i head? what is the best city in the terms of finding a job? I have a bachelors degree on information technology (finding a work from this field is probably impossible at WHV?), but willing to work on basically any job that covers my expenses + some savings for traveling. What are my chances of landing e.g, construction, bar, coffee shop or fast food job if i have no previous experience about those? Did some research and Brisbane seemed like a solid option: chance to find some work in the city and farms nearby. How is the housing situation, is finding a shared apartment hard and expensive?

Any tips or advices would be helpful, thanks!

I’m planning on doing a working holiday in New Zealand in 2027 and I’ve started to be concerned about them rejecting my application due to bipolar. I’m type 2 so not the manic version and have my meds and everything under control atm. Does anyone have any advice on how to approach this or have experience with having mental health diagnosis and getting approved/rejected?

Also how far ahead should I apply for the visa to make sure I have time to get additional information for them if needed?

I’ve got 3 casual jobs right now and I’m confused how this actually works. They just send shifts and I can accept or reject… like is it really that flexible?

Can I say no for a whole week if I want? Or do I need to be splitting time between them?

Also how do people juggle multiple casual jobs without making work their whole life? I’m here to travel, not be on-call 24/7 😅

Any advice on how to manage this?

Hi everyone!

I’m planning to move to Australia in August on a Work Holiday Visa and I’m trying to map out my year. My idea is to experience different parts of the country by living in 4 major cities for about 3 months each.

I’d love advice from people who’ve done something similar or are locals 😊

A few questions:

• Which 4 cities would you recommend I prioritize and why? (I’m thinking a mix of lifestyle, job opportunities, and overall experience)
• What neighborhoods/areas are best to live in for each city (safe, good vibe, relatively accessible)?
• Where should I be looking for housing? (websites, Facebook groups, etc.)
• What are the best places/platforms to apply for jobs while on a working holiday visa?

A bit about me:

• Open to different types of work (hospitality, admin, education-related, etc.)
• I enjoy being active, social, and exploring nature but also like a good city vibe
• Ideally want a balance between affordability and a great experience

If you’ve done the “move every few months” thing, I’d also love to hear:

• Was 3 months per city enough / too much?
• Anything you would do differently?

Any tips, recommendations, or things you wish you knew before going would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!

I was looking at different WHV, and when checking last year, I remember Italy, Ireland, and Canada had options for up to 35, but I don't see them anymore.

Is that still the case? If not, are you just out of luck after 30?