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Backpacking AcademyEst. 2023

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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 and every job in the NT counts towards your “88 days”. 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!"

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!

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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Do your 88 days in the NT!

Visas

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.

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Get there with Trailfinders Travel Academy

Ready to extend your carefree uni lifestyle for another year? Enrol in the entirely made-up Northern Territory Backpacking Academy with our good mates at Trailfinders Travel Academy and get your working holiday visa, flights and accommodation all in one place. You're welcome.

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