Australia travel talks

Australia Working Visa
The Australia travel talks are back and CRIKEY, this year they're better than ever! Get the low-down on Down Under from super knowledgeable guest speakers,  be privy to some exclusive travel discounts AND be in with a chance of winning some awesome prizes such as an open-water diving course, a Whitsunday sailing trip and a Fraser Island tour!

So why come on down?

WIN a City to Surf tourOpen water dive course for beginners, 3 day liveaboard dive trip for certified divers, a hop-on hop-off bus pass, campervan hire, surf adventure tours PLUS LOADS MORE!
▪ Find out about the different flight options available
▪ Learn the best ways to get around and explore
▪ Get advice from our Travel Experts who’ve been there and done it
▪ Meet potential travel buddies
▪ Have a free drink and lots of snacks

Last year one store hosted their very own witchetty grub challenge (these prizes don't come easy) and there was a guest of honour in the form of a snake...sounds fun right?

Find out when your local STA Travel is hosting their talk below and see what guest speakers will be attending.

Date 

STA Travel store & time Guest speakers

Mon 8th Oct

Aberdeen 

19:30 - 21:30

G Adventures, Base, Nomads, Mojosurf, Awesome Adventures Oz

Mon 8th Oct

Manchester 

19:00 - 21:00

Contiki, Australian Backpackers, Oz Experience, BaseExplore Whitsundays

Tues 9th Oct

Dundee 

19:00 - 21:00

G Adventures, Base, Nomads, Mojosurf, Awesome Adventures Oz

Tues 9th Oct  

Preston 

 19:00 - 21:00

Contiki, Australian Backpackers, Oz Experience, BaseExplore Whitsundays

Wed 10th Oct

Edinburgh 

 19:00 - 21:00

G Adventures, BaseExplore Whitsundays

Wed 10th Oct  

Liverpool 

 19:00 - 21:00

Contiki, Australian Backpackers, Oz Experience, Base 

Thurs 11th Oct

Glasgow

19:00 - 21:00

G Adventures, Base,Explore Whitsundays

Thurs 11th Oct

Belfast 

19:00 - 21:00

Contiki, Australian Backpackers, Oz Experience, Base 

Mon 15th Oct

York 

19:00 - 21:00

G Adventures, Base, Nomads, Mojosurf, Awesome Adventures Oz

Mon 15th Oct

Bath 

18:30 - 20:30

Contiki, Australian Backpackers, Oz Experience, BaseExplore Whitsundays

Tues 16th Oct

Leeds

19:00 - 21:00

G Adventures, Base, Nomads, Mojosurf, Awesome Adventures Oz

Tues 16th Oct

Warwick

19:00 - 21:00

Contiki, Australian Backpackers, Oz Experience, BaseExplore Whitsundays

Wed 17th Oct

Newcastle 

19:00 - 21:00

G Adventures, Base, Nomads, Mojosurf, Awesome Adventures Oz

Wed 17th Oct

Birmingham -
19:00 - 21:00

Contiki, Australian Backpackers, Oz Experience, BaseExplore Whitsundays

Thurs 18th Oct

Durham 

19:00 - 21:00

G Adventures, Base, Nomads, Mojosurf, Awesome Adventures Oz

Thurs 18th Oct

Bristol 

19:00 - 21:00

Contiki, Australian Backpackers, Oz Experience, BaseExplore Whitsundays

Mon 22th Oct 

Norwich  

19:00 - 21:00

G Adventures, THL, Nomads, Mojosurf, Awesome Adventures Oz, ProDive

Mon 22th Oct 

Cardiff 

18:30 - 20:30

Contiki, Australian Backpackers, Oz Experience, Base, Travellers Autobarn

Tues 23rd Oct

Nottingham 

19:00 - 21:00

G Adventures, THL, Nomads, Mojosurf, Awesome Adventures Oz, ProDive

Tues 23rd Oct

Exeter 

18:30 - 20:30

Contiki, Australian Backpackers, Oz Experience, Base, Travellers Autobarn

Wed 24th Oct

Sheffield

19:30 - 21:30

G Adventures, THL, Nomads, Mojosurf, Awesome Adventures OzProDive 

Wed 24th Oct

Bournemouth 

19:00 - 21:00

Contiki, Australian Backpackers, Oz Experience, Base, Travellers Autobarn

 Thurs 25th Oct

Leicester 

19:00 - 21:00

G Adventures, THL, Nomads, Mojosurf, Awesome Adventures Oz, ProDive

 Thurs 25th Oct

Portsmouth 

18:30 - 20:30

Contiki, Australian Backpackers, Oz Experience, Base, Travellers Autobarn

Mon 29th Oct

Cambridge 

19:00 - 21:00

G Adventures, THL, ProDiveBUNAC

Mon 29th Oct

Reading 

18:45 - 21:00

Contiki, Australian Backpackers, Base

Tues 30th Oct

Canterbury 

19:00 - 21:00

G Adventures, THL, BUNAC

Tues 30th Oct

Oxford 

19:00 - 21:00

Contiki, Australian Backpackers, Oz Experience, Base, ProDive

Thurs 1st Nov

Guildford 

19:00 - 21:00

G Adventures, THL, Nomads, Mojosurf, Awesome Adventures Oz, BUNAC 

Thurs 1st Nov

Southampton 

19:15 - 21:15

Contiki, Australian Backpackers, Base, ProDive

Sat 3rd Nov

Brighton 

12:00 - 14:30 

THL, BUNAC, Oz Experience, ProDive

Tues 6th Nov

London - Temple Walkabout

19:00 - 21:30

G Adventures, THLContiki, Base, Australian Backpackers, Oz ExperienceProDive 

Wed 7th Nov

Kingston 

19:00 - 21:00

G Adventures, THLProDive 

Wed 7th Nov

 Ealing 

19:00 - 21:00
Contiki, Australian Backpackers, Oz Experience, Base 

Guest speakers
G Adventures  G Adventures encourages you to step off the beaten path, embrace the unexpected and immerse yourself in the extraordinary. Their award-winning trips embrace authentic accommodation and local transportation to bring you face to face with the world’s most fascinating cultures, customs and awe-inspiring wildlife.
Nomads 

Nomads is a network of hostels in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Asia. Providing sociable, clean and well-equipped hostels, adventure trips, bed hopper passes and work starter packs, Nomads is a great company to start your Australia adventure with.

Mojosurf

Mojosurf help hundreds of travellers every year find their mojo on this once in a life time experience! A focus on 5 key areas will have you up and surfing with confidence and style and their superior instructional techniques assist all levels of surfers from beginner to advanced.

Awesome Adventures Oz 

Our Awesome packages get you in amongst and on to the Whitsunday Islands. The waters of the Coral Sea surrounding them are part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, a World Heritage Area.

ProDive Cairns 

Pro Dive Cairns are Australia's Premier Dive Professionals and offer world-class training facilities on premium purpose built liveaboard dive boats. Their 5 Day PADI Open Water course is the most popular way to combine the adventure of learning to dive with the excitement of exploring the spectacular beauty and abundant marine life of the Great Barrier Reef.

THL  THL have 3 great brands of campervans in Australia – whatever your budget and whatever style of camper you want they’ve got something to suit you. With branches in 10 locations nationwide and one-way rentals available from all locations, you really do have the freedom to explore anywhere in Australia.
BUNAC  BUNAC offers a range of exciting work abroad programmes. They can help with advice about what to do when you land, and provide all the basics to make your trip stress free. You also have the option to travel over on a group flight or let and let them take the hassle out of sorting your visa. 
Contiki  Contiki are the original tour operator, creating amazing, authentic and life-changing experiences for thoes aged 18-35 years since 1962! Australia is a big place so we make sure you see the best bits - get access to more sights, activities and free time, more amazing accommodation, more definite departures and a heap of exclusive experiences.
Base Clean, fun, affordable backpacker hostel network in Australia & New Zealand. Stay in the heart of the action with hostels in the best locations for your down under adventure.
Travelleres Autobarn  For most Aussies, the only way to see Australia is by car or campervan! Whether you want to hire for a week, a month, or a year, Travellers Auto Barn has something for you. Hire or Buy a car/camper/4WD from us and hit the road with loads of warranties onboard you won't get elsewhere.
Australian Backpackers  Aus Backpackers work and travel programmes take the hassle out of organising a working holiday and makes launching your Aussie adventure as easy as possible. Everything you need to kick off your working stay in Australia is taken care of - airport pick up, accommodation, bank accounts, day trips, tax assistance, group arrivals, long term accom advice plus more but most importantly JOBS!
Oz Experience  Oz Experience is a flexible hop-on, hop-off bus pass that allows you to control when and where you travel to on the East Coast. It's a great way to meet new mates and share some awesome travel experiences. They make the journey something different, fun and unforgettable. Buy the pass of your choice and you choose where to stay, where to hop off the bus, where to hop on, and what to eat.
Explore Whitsundays  

Explore Whitsundays offers sailing, snorkelling and diving tours around the magical Whitsunday Islands in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Tours include a visit to famous white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach and exploring unspoilt islands. Plus, Learn to Sail Options, including the Sail Learn to Earn for Working Holiday travellers to oz.