Start your working holiday adventure in the Northern Territory.
If you’re chasing real adventure, freedom, work opportunities and an endless summer, you’ll find it in the NT. A working holiday here lets you earn as you explore, turning your days off into waterfall swims, epic road trips and unforgettable moments.
Adventure starts with a pay check
Every postcode across the NT counts towards your 88 days, giving you the opportunity to extend your visa and keep your Australia travels rolling.
Fund your best NT life
Take advantage of the unique office views and find your next role.
Plan your working holiday
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If you are planning a working holiday in Australia, you will need to choose between two visa options (Working Holiday Visa Subclass 417 and Subclass 462), both designed for young travellers aged 18 to 30, or up to 35 for some nationalities, who want to explore the country while working to fund their trip.
By completing 88 days of specified work, you may be eligible to apply for a second visa and, if you meet the requirements, a third, allowing you to extend your stay and keep travelling Australia longer. Learn more!
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To apply for a second Working Holiday visa, you must complete at least three months of specified work, which is defined as a minimum of 88 calendar days, including weekends or rest days during your employment. Learn more!
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To apply for a second Working Holiday visa, you must complete at least three months of specified work, which is defined as a minimum of 88 calendar days, including weekends or rest days during your employment. Learn more
To be eligible for a third Working Holiday visa, you must complete at least six months of specified work, equal to a minimum of 179 calendar days, including weekends or rest days during your employment.
You do not need to do your 3 or 6 months of specified work all in one go, or all with one employer. You are free to spread the work over the stay period of your current visa. You can also undertake specified work for longer than the required minimum period.
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Explore current work opportunities on Territory Worker Connect and Workforce Australia.
Connect with recruitment agencies, visit businesses in person, check hostel noticeboards, join local Facebook job groups, and speak to other travellers already in the region.
All postcodes in the NT count toward completing your 88 days of specified work, making it a popular choice for visa extensions. And yes, that comes with endless waterfalls, camping spots, and hiking trails to enjoy along the way.
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Staying at a hostel is a great way to kick off your adventure. Start with places like MOM Darwin, Youth Shack and Alice Lodge Backpackers.
Where to work & live in the Northern Territory
City vibes or outback and national parks? From tropical city life in Darwin and the Top End to the wide-open landscapes of the Red Centre and welcoming regional towns, every place offers its own mix of jobs, community and adventure. Whether it’s beach sunsets after work, desert hikes on your days off, or slow afternoons floating in natural springs, the Northern Territory lets you shape a lifestyle that works your way.
Explore while you earn
A working holiday in the Northern Territory is about more than clocking on and off. It is a chance to earn money while exploring one of Australia’s most unique and unforgettable destinations. One weekend you could be swimming beneath waterfalls in the Top End, the next watching the sun set over the red sands of Central Australia, the NT makes it easy to balance work with backpacking adventure.
Say yes to adventure!
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