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Learn how to work and live your best life

Australia’s Northern Territory will teach you everything you need to know about living your best backpacking life, true-blue Aussie style. Where else can you get a 101 course accreditation in helicopter pub crawling, wrangle a big saltie (that’s slang for crocodile) or pour a cold frothy with a good head (that means a well poured beer) on it? And did we mention earning big bucks when you work?

It’s the ultimate Aussie adventure where work doesn’t feel like you’re actually working. Proper jobs, better wages than back home, wicked nightlife, natural world icons like Uluru. So if you want to be taught a real-life lesson – enrol in the NT’s Backpacking Academy and graduate from the school of life!

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Tour de Outback

Say goodbye to your flat tyre of a job; help adventurers gear up for epic trips and guide them through the best trails of the Outback!
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Nature’s classroom

Want to explore before settling into the daily grind? Give your tent building skills a flex and help out on tour.
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Set the scene for fun

Banish the boring routine, immerse yourself in the vibrant hospitality scene, and help guests have the time of their lives in tropical paradise!
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Join the hostel hustle

Not quite ready for the office life? Welcome fellow explorers, connect with people from all walks of life, and turn your love for travel into travel funds!
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Cattle guiding to airboat riding

Moo-ve over 9 to 5; breathe in the farm fresh air, connect with nature and rake in the cash!

Life lessons in the NT

The Northern Territory is full of great experiences that will teach you so much about life. Learn how to have fun. Study what makes you tick. Enjoy failing and trying again. Test yourself to the limit. And pass life with flying colours!

Funding your lifestyle

Backpackers are a different breed. You can’t be caged in cubicles. We get that, so here’s some perfectly suited jobs for you. Check out the different sectors that can fund your best life.

Living the dream

Home is wherever or whatever you want it to be. You can stay in a camper van site, in a hostel or in an apartment – it’s your choice on how you want to live your best life.

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