1 Week Fully Guided Tour
Welcome to Sydney
Booking August 2025 onwards
Sydney is as iconic as they come. Experience this bustling city along with the chill beachy vibes of the south coast.
from $1,179AUD
1 Week Fully Guided Tour
Welcome to Sydney
Booking August 2025 onwards
Sydney is as iconic as they come. Experience this bustling city along with the chill beachy vibes of the south coast.
from $1,179AUD
A Tour to Remember With Over 1,500
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Welcome to Sydney.
Home of iconic landmarks, picturesque beaches and beautiful wildlife.
Start your tour with an iconic pic of the Opera House, take a surf lesson and find the hidden secrets of the city. But that’s not all our welcome tour offers, you’ll make new friends, we’ll sort out all your Aussie admin and make sure you start your trip in Australia with memories to last a lifetime.
What are you waiting for?
6 Days / 6 Nights
Tour Length
Working Holiday Makers, students and tourists
Perfect for
Max 22 travellers
Group Size
Fully guided
Travel Style
Employment & travel help
For your entire time in Australia
Working Holiday Essentials
Get your Australian bank account, phone sim and tax file number set up with us
Top Experiences
Embrace the Surf
In this city, in this country, you have to surf. Not only will you have a lesson, you’ll be lucky enough to stay at a surf camp.
See Wild Dolphins
Our cruise around beautiful Jervis Bay will take you to see one of the most majestic creatures in the world.
World Class Beaches
Whitest Sand in the World one day and free time to explore Bondi Beach, the next, we’ve got you covered for beaches.
Be A Cocktail Master
We want you to feel the vibe of Sydney, a city famous for its cocktail bar scene. Let’s do a cocktail making class then!
WHERE YOU'LL GO
You’ll see the iconic parts of Sydney along with some local hidden favourites. You’ll road trip down to Jervis Bay and spend a night at Surf Camp Australia.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
Wake Up! Hostel. A legendary City hostel consistently voted the best in Australia, with all the vibes to meet more travellers. Your other night will be spent at the legendary Surf Camp Australia as part of our 2 day getaway on the South Coast.
Tour Inclusions
Experiences
- Get picked up from the airport and taken to your hostel, any day, any time
- Feel at ease with our Group Meet and Greet Session
- Take in Sydney on our guided city Walking Tour
- Enjoy a welcome meal at an iconic Sydney location
- Learn about Indigenous Culture on our Aboriginal Heritage Walk
- Get up close to Sydney’s iconic landmarks: the Harbour Bridge and Opera House
- Learn how to become a master cocktail maker
- Spend 2 days south of the city on our own private tour
- Explore more of New South Wales with a two day road trip south of the city
- Take in the views of the Sea Cliff Bridge
- Marvel at dolphins on our boat cruise
- Take in Jervis Bay’s beaches, the world’s whitest sand
- Experience the magic of the waves in a surf lesson
- Secret Add On
- Stay overnight at a surf camp
Accommodation
- 5 Nights dorm accommodation at Wake Up! Sydney
- 1 Night dorm accommodation at Surf Camp
- Extra nights/private upgrades available
Meals and Drinks
- 1 Breakfast
- 3 Lunches
- 3 Dinners
- Cocktail making and drinks
- Suitable for vegans
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Gluten free options available
Community
- Connect with your group on WhatsApp, before, throughout and after the tour
- Lifetime membership with Welcome to Travel
- Access to free regular Welcome to Travel events
- Discounted rates for Melbourne and Sydney events (parties, bar crawls)
- Private lifetime member Facebook group access
Transport
- Airport shuttle to hostel on arrival
- Private bus for overnight getaway
Additional Advice and Travel Help
- Bank account set up
- Tax File Number (TFN) organised
- Phone sim set up (available for purchase)
- Employment information session
- 1-on-1 Employment meeting
- Travel information session
- 1-on-1 Travel meeting
- Book other activities with the help of our Community Team
- Customised travel planning and expert travel advice
- Resume writing and interview advice
- Exclusive access to our Resources Website and Job Board
- Weekly jobs email
- Superannuation set up help
- Medicare set up help
- Mail holding in the Welcome to Travel office
- National travel specials and discounts
- Ongoing travel help after your tour
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
Off-shore eSIM
Australian Phone Number
Australian Phone Number
Tax File Number
Tax File Number
Bank Account
Bank Account
Employment presentation
Employment Presentation
Exclusive Resources
Exclusive Resources
1-1 With an Australia Expert
1-1 With an Australia Expert
Job Board Access
Job Board Access
Superannuation Guidance
Superannuation Guidance
Welcome to Sydney Itinerary
Arrival Day & Airport Transfer
Day 1
Welcome to Sydney! We know your flight will have been long so no matter the day or time, your airport transfer will take you to the hostel where you can relax before meeting your group on the Monday. This means you need to be in Sydney on Sunday* night.
You’ll be staying at WakeUp! which consistently wins awards for being the best place to stay in Australia. Meet up with other people from the tour or just chill in your room and try to get rid of that jet lag. You have a big week ahead.
Landing a few days before? No worries! Your airport pickup is included and can be arranged for any time on any day before the tour. Need extra nights accommodation sorted? You can book these at checkout. Get in touch – we’ve got you.
*In High Season (Sept-March) we also have some extra tours that start on Thursday. For those tours, Thursday is the arrival day.
Meet the Team & Discover the City
Day 2
Today’s the day you’ll meet your guide and your new travel family, how exciting! After getting to know each other we’ll get your Bank Account, Sim Card and Tax File Number organised so you can explore stress-free.
On our city walking tour we’ll show you why Sydney is such an iconic and charming city, and why travellers absolutely love it. Your Instagram will be the envy of all your friends back home by the evening!
We’ll end our first day together with a Welcome Dinner at one of Sydney’s most loved venues.
Work & Travel Advice Followed by Culture and Cocktails
Day 3
This morning we’re going to be adulting (in the best way) and thinking about what’s next on your Australian adventure. Are you wanting to find some farmwork? Is the East Coast on your Australia bucket list? You’ll have two presentations to help you, one on employment, one on travel.
By the end of the morning your brain will be whirring with options. But you’re not alone! We’ve helped thousands of travellers so we have all the tips, tricks and insider advice to help you too.
We’ll be spending the afternoon seeing the hidden gems of Sydney. First we’ll learn about the world’s oldest continuous civilisation, with an Aboriginal Cultural Tour.
And then it’s on to our own private cocktail class. We may be backpackers, but that doesn’t mean we can only drink goon. After a full day, we’ll show you where to get the best food in the city.
Dolphins & White Sands
Day 4
Rise and shine, we’re going on a road trip of a lifetime. After passing through Australia’s first National Park for a waterfall stop, you’ll witness some breathtaking lookouts and coastline scenery as we drive along the Sea Cliff Bridge to our destination, Jervis Bay, which is famous for a couple of things.
Firstly, dolphins! Yes that’s right, you’ll be spending the morning on a boat watching these majestic creatures jump alongside you, all whilst you take in the beauty of the bay area.
Secondly, Jervis Bay is also famous for having the whitest sand in the world, so guess what you’re doing in the afternoon? That’s right, you’ll be spending some time on it!
Road Trippin' & Surfing!
Day 5
It’s been wow up to now, but today is all about you having an Australian cultural experience.
We’ll suit up for a stunning morning surf at the beautiful Seven Mile Beach, home to Surf Camp Australia. Catching that first wave is the best feeling and you’ll remember it forever. At breakfast you’ll have never surfed, but at lunch you’ll sunkissed with salt water in your hair, arguing about who was the best in the water.
After Surf Camp we have a surprise up our sleeve before roadtrippin’ back to the big smoke of Sydney.
Australia Planning and Farewells
Day 6
Today’s the day to plan your time in Australia! With the information still fresh in your mind from the presentations on Day 3, you’ll be sitting down with an expert for a one to one meeting.
Our Community Team will answer any and every question, book your amazing travel all across Australia or share tips to find farm/hospitality/anything-you-want work.
You’re guaranteed to end the day with a plan and heaps of excitement for your adventure ahead.
You’ll be wanting to swap stories and plans with the group, so we’re heading out for a final farewell meal all together. This might be the end of the tour, but it’s not the end of the adventure! We’re here for you throughout your time in Australia and we can’t wait to make more memories with you.
Is This Tour For You?
If you want to start your Australian adventure in the best way possible by experiencing Melbourne in all its glory, meeting like-minded people and ticking off your bucket list, then yes, this tour is for you.
Make Memories Fund
A portion of your booking going towards good.
On tour we spread awareness and educate on how we can respect land and sea. We also showcase first nations culture as well as highlight social issues.
Not only are we highlighting these things on tour, each booking that you make, we make a donation to the Make Memories Fund. This fund is split between 4 causes: land, ocean, first nations culture and social impact – and donations are made to a charity that falls under each cause.
The 4 charities we support are Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation, The Penguin Foundation, Children’s Ground and WILL2LIVE.
Land
Annually we have a tree planting day as a Community which you will be invited to.
Ocean
First Nations Culture
Social Impact
Tour Comparison
Want to Add-On to This Tour?
If you’re looking for more to explore around Sydney, add on the classic Blue Mountains & Port Stephens Road Trip to this tour (booked separately). If you want it all and are looking to travel the East Coast with us, then book it all together with one of our travel packages.
Self-Guided: Add-On
5 Days / 4 Nights
Blue Mountains & Port Stephens Road Trip
We created this fantastic add-on so that you can explore the Blue Mountains and Central Coast of NSW with your new found travel family straight after your Welcome to Sydney tour!
Tour Package
52 Days / 51 Nights
The Irwin
We’ve combined our Welcome to Sydney, Blue Mountains road trip, semi guided East Coast tour AND a 5 day surf camp together to make the most epic travel itinerary. By the time you’ve finished, you’ll be an honorary member of the Irwin family in no time.
Tour Package
45 Days / 44 Nights
The Rebel
This one’s for the Sydney-siders! The Rebel combines Welcome to Sydney, Blue Mountains road trip & our semi guided East Coast tour. Tick off all your bucket list activities in only 45 days, how insane is that!?
Payment Plans Available
Unlimited & Free Date Changes*
Open Dated Bookings Available
Just $99AUD To Secure Your Spot
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
