The Hemsworth | Melbourne, Surf & East Coast

52 Days / 51 Nights Tour Package

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The Hemsworth

Melbourne, Surf & East Coast

The Hemsworth combines BOTH our Welcome to Melbourne, Great Ocean road trip & semi guided East Coast tour together to make the most epic travel itinerary. Oh and don’t forget the 5 day surf camp included! This is the best combination of activities for those who want to see and do it ALL!

Want it all? The Hemsworth is a go big or go home kind of package.

Start off with our OG tour Welcome to Melbourne, followed by the cruisey Great Ocean Road and Grampians Road Trip, four nights in Sydney, head down to Australia Surf Camp for five days of learning how to shred those waves and then show those skills off when you travel up towards Cairns on the Welcome to Australia: East Coast tour.

52 Days / 51 Nights

Tour Length

Travellers aged 18 - 39

Perfect for

Max 24 travellers

Group Size

Guided & Semi Guided

Travel Style

Employment & travel help

For your entire time in Australia

Discounts & specials

Food, drinks or more activities, we have it all

"The tour was amazing and exactly what I expected! There was a good balance between activities and chill time and was quite flexible in how you spent free days."

Georgia, UK

Tours Included

Fully-Guided

8 Days / 7 Nights

Welcome to Melbourne

The Award Winning Welcome to Melbourne tour is our OG tour. This tour has over 2,000 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews on Google.

Semi-Guided: Add-On

5 Days / 4 Nights

Great Ocean Road Trip

One of the most iconic road trips in the world. Experience it with your new found travel family straight after your tour!

Days 16 - 20

Sydney + Surf Camp Australia

Have 5 days of progressive surf lessons whilst living the Australian dream. Eat, surf, eat, surf, eat, drink, sleep…repeat.

Semi-Guided

30 Days / 29 Nights

Welcome to Australia: East Coast

On our 30-day semi-guided East Coast tour you’ll tick off every East Coast must-do with a group of new mates! Drive a 4×4 on K’Gari, fly over and cruise the Whitsundays then snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef.

YOUR TRAVEL ROUTES

THE HEMSWORTH PACKAGE ITINERARY

Welcome to Melbourne

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Welcome to Melbourne

Days 1-8

Welcome to Melbourne has been running since 2018 and has helped thousands of travellers have the best possible start to Australia.

Tick off the Australian bucket list from seeing kangaroos, a surf lesson and witness the smallest penguins in the world.

This tour also comes with working holiday help, getting you set up with everything you need if you’re staying in Australia to work.

Find the hidden secrets of Melbourne with our tour guide and travellers from around the globe.

Great Ocean Road & Grampians Road Trip

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Great Ocean Road & Grampians Road Trip

Days 10-14

Continue the journey with the Welcome to Melbourne crew with a road trip.

Hike up to breathtaking view points, marvel at powerful waterfalls and be surrounded by kangaroos at the Grampians.

Continue the journey down to the Great Ocean Road and see the iconic 12 Apostles, meander through rainforests and spend time in trendy surf towns.

This semi-guided tour starts two days after your Welcome to Melbourne tour but you have two nights accommodation organised for you between the two tours.

Nights In Sydney

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Nights In Sydney

Days 15 & 21-22

Stay at the famous WakeUp! hostel in central Sydney so you can experience this iconic city at your own pace but with the support from the Welcome to Travel team.

Feel like you’re in Australia by heading to the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, walk the famous Coogee to Bondi track and soak up the city.

These nights are either side of your time at Australia Surf Camp. You will travel to Sydney on an overnight bus from Melbourne.

Australia Surf Camp

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Surf Camp Australia

Days 16-20

The perfect place to learn how to surf – just south of Sydney is Surf Camp Australia where you will live and breathe surfing for five days.

With the specialised progressive surf lessons – they will make sure you by the end of the five days you’re confident enough to surf by yourself.

This means you will be able to surf when you head to famous surf towns such as Byron Bay and Noosa on your Welcome to Australia: East Coast tour.

All your transport, food and accommodation is included at Surf Camp Australia and your days itinerary go like:

Wake up. Eat. Surf. Eat. Surf. Eat. Drink. Sleep. Repeat

It’s the Australian dream.

Welcome to Australia: East Coast

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Welcome to Australia: East Coast

Days 23-52

Going from Sydney all the way up to Cairns and seeing everything in between.

From driving 4×4’s on K’Gari (Fraser Island), flying over and cruising around the Whitsundays, waking up in the tranquil Everglades, snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef – the list goes on and on.

Your Welcome to Travel guides will be with you in Sydney and Byron Bay, along with supporting you on our dedicated app for the rest of the journey.

Working Holiday Essentials

Get set up with everything you need for life in Australia.

Moving countries can be hard work. Where do you begin with opening a bank account? How do you find a job? What’s a Tax File Number? No need to fret, we take care of all your life admin needs so you can be ready to enter the Australian working world.

Off-shore eSIM

Get online as soon as you land! We’ll set you up with an eSIM so you’re connected over your first few days Down Under. You’ll then be able to get organised with an Australian sim card while on tour so you’re always connected.

Australian Phone Number

We’ll set you up with an Aussie phone number so you can be contacted in Australia by Australian aka your new employers. We’ve found you a deal that includes selected international minutes too, so you can call back home.

Tax File Number

We know tax is boring, but it’s an important part of the working side of your working holiday visa. Leave it all up to us and we’ll apply for your Tax File Number for you. You’ll need this for every job you have in Australia so it’s pretty important.

Bank Account

Another essential and one where it’s hard knowing where to start. We’ll take all the hassle out of finding a bank and researching different accounts. We’ll take you to the bank during your tour so you can be all set up ready to start working.

Employment presentation

Employment Presentation

How do you begin to find work in Australia? With our help! Your guide will talk you through everything you need to know about work from minimum wage to how to write your resume, we have it covered. They’ll also give you our insider tips for landing an interview.

Exclusive Resources

When you join the Welcome to Travel family, you’ll get exclusive access to our resources including our job board. Whether you need to find work to complete your 88 days or you want to land a job in Sydney, our exclusive resource will help you every step of the way.

1-1 With an Australia Expert

We’ve all been in your shoes and know how it feels to arrive in Australia for the first time. You’ll get a dedicated meeting with our Australian experts who were once backpackers just like you. Chat about finding work, finding accommodation or where to travel first.

Job Board Access

Finding a job can be daunting. But with our help and resources it’ll feel easier. Our exclusive job board is designed for people on working holiday visas so we work with employers who want backpackers. Find your farm work or jump into a hospo job.

Superannuation Guidance

Ever heard of a Superannuation? You’re not the only one! This is a legal requirement for your Australian employer to pay into an account for your retirement. Our guide tells you everything you need to know about how to set up an account and what you’re entitled to.

Is This Tour For You?

This is for people who want the full adventure. They want to leave Australia with not just memories but also the ability to surf.

Payment Plans Available

Unlimited & Free Date Changes*

Open Dated Bookings Available

Just $600AUD To Secure Your Spot

Check Available Dates & Book Your Tour

Please note bookings close 2 weeks before the tour start date.

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Travel is all about meeting people

Before Your Tour

Connect with future travellers

Our official Facebook group to help future travellers connect with one another, ask questions and get expert advice.

When Booked On a Tour

Connect with your group on WhatsApp

A week before your tour, you’ll be added to a WhatsApp group chat that includes all of your future new friends and Guide that will be joining you on tour. Get to know each other beforehand, plan meetups, share tour bants and pics, and keep in touch here well after the tour ends.

After Your Tour

Connect with the WTT Community

Our official Facebook group for everyone who has travelled with Welcome to Travel. Your tour may be over but we want to make sure we stay in touch, know all about your travels and be a community that helps one another.