🇦🇺 Made by a backpacker who did this the hard way

Everything you need.
In order. For free.

Stop Googling at midnight. Stop bombing Facebook groups with the same questions everyone asks. We tell you exactly what to do, step by step, from the day you get your visa.

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258,000+ people get a working holiday visa every year. Most figure this out alone. You don't have to.

258kWHV holders per year
39Steps, in order
5Journey phases
$0Cost to use this
Your journey
Five phases.
One clear path.
Every backpacker goes through the same journey. Here it is — organised so you always know what comes next.
Phase 01
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Before you fly
Visa, money, insurance, what to pack
10 steps
Phase 02
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First week
SIM, bank, TFN, housing, scams to avoid
8 steps
Phase 03
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Finding work
Jobs, CV, RSA, tax, superannuation
9 steps
Phase 04
📅
The 88 days
Farm work, tracking, extending your visa
7 steps
Phase 05
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Living here
Cities, cars, travel, the real talk
5 steps
Phase 1 — Before you fly
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From the founder

"I landed in Australia knowing basically nobody, with a Google Sheets my mate sent me telling me what to do. That sheet saved me. This website is that sheet — but for everyone, done properly, with everything I wish I'd known."

— A backpacker who figured it out the hard way, now living in Australia 🇦🇺
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Things you actually need.

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Optus SIM
Best coverage if you're doing farm work in regional areas. $30/month, unlimited data.
I used Optus the whole time. Never had issues even in rural areas.
Get SIM card →
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Wise card
Best exchange rates, no hidden fees. Set it up before you fly — don't arrive with no local money.
I landed with Wise. Worked at every ATM, best rates by far.
Open free account →
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Up Bank
Best Australian bank account for backpackers. Open online in 5 minutes. No monthly fees.
Used my hostel address to sign up. Had a card in 3 days.
Open account →
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Travel insurance
Must cover working holiday visas specifically. We compared the top 4 options for WHV holders.
Don't skip this. A broken arm in Australia without insurance is devastating.
Compare plans →
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Hostelworld
Book your first few nights before you land. Don't figure out accommodation at the airport.
First night sorted = first night stress free. Simple.
Browse hostels →
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Backpacker Job Board
Best platform for finding farm work and regional jobs for your 88 days.
Half a million backpackers use this. The job listings are actually legit.
Find farm work →