Stories from the road to Australia
Practical, source-linked stories for Working Holiday travellers — visa prep, arrival week, tax, and second-year specified work.
How to get your TFN in Australia (Working Holiday guide)
Your Tax File Number (TFN) is one of the first things to sort out after you land in Australia. It's free, it's quick, and without it you'll pay far more tax than you need to. Here's exactly how it works.
88 days of specified work: how it actually works (417 & 462)
If you want a second year on your Working Holiday visa, you'll usually need to complete a period of "specified work" in a regional area. It's one of the most talked-about parts of the whole experience — and one of the most misunderstood. Here's how it actually works, without the myths.
How to open an Australian bank account as a backpacker
One of your first jobs after landing is opening an Australian bank account. You'll need it to get paid, and setting it up early is genuinely one of the easiest wins of your first week. Here's how it works.
How to apply for the Work and Holiday (462) visa from Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and more
If you hold a passport from Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Peru, Ecuador or Spain, the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa is your way into living, working and travelling around Australia for up to 12 months — with the option to extend. Here's how it works and what you'll need.
Can you drive in Australia with an overseas licence?
Short answer: usually yes — but the rules vary by state, and there are a few things you need to have with you. Here's what to know before you get behind the wheel.
How to prove functional English for the 462 visa
It's the question that shows up in every Working Holiday group and forum: "how do I prove my English level?" If you hold a passport from a country that requires functional English for the 462 visa, this guide lays out your options.