Many people choose to spend their gap year backpacking around the world and if they manage to make it that far without running out of money then Australia is a great destination for young adults.
If you are aged between eighteen and thirty you can apply for a working holiday visa which means that you can work there for up to two years – a great way to fund your time spent there, as you only need the cash for flights Australia and some money to get you started until you find a job.
This means that you can work your way around this vast and beautiful country earning enough money to keep you moving wherever the work is. Whether you fancy being a barman in a city or a worker on a remote sheep farm, it sure is a great way to learn about life in a different country.
Of course, you cannot count on finding a job straightaway, so you do need enough funds to keep you going for a while, but if you live cheaply then a little money can last.
You will meet new people on this adventure and understand a culture different to your own before returning home wiser and better travelled. It is no wonder that Australia is a magnet for young people in search of adventure.