Regional work can be seen as a huge ask when living in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa. Many people no longer want to spend three and six months in a remote area with no social aspect and no reliable transport. Why spend your time in remote roles on farms slowly counting down the days when you can come to Darwin. Where even is Darwin, is the first question that comes to mind. Darwin, is the capital of the Northern Territory, surprisingly, you do not rock up to tumbleweed and red dirt but instead you are met with eccentric and lively restaurants and bars. The even bigger surprise is that your regional work can be hospitality. Bar tending, housekeeping, reception, waitressing all count towards your regional days.
Darwin provides visa workers with an opportunity to complete their regional days while living in the city centre with an amazing quality of life. Whether you are someone who enjoys sunset pilates at mindil, bar karaoke at lost arc or the jumping croc tour down the Adelaide river there is a place for everyone. Darwin provides a vast array of organised events every year to keep your time interesting while you smash your days out and when you need somewhere tranquil to rejuvenate there are tour providers to take you to the real heart of Australia the outback. There are special places such as Kakadu National Park, Mataranka Springs and Katherine Gorge to name just a few.
As Darwin is the hotspot for working holiday visa holders, it has hundreds of other like minded individuals just like you. Within a week of arriving in Darwin you won’t be able to count all your friends on one hand. Everyone arrives by themselves and often leaves in groups. MOMs hostel Darwin is where you’ll find your best friend and if you want.. A lover too. The fun, social and inclusive vibe that MOMs provide definitely helps and with 400 other guests there is no choice but to let your hair down and soak up the cocktails and sunshine poolside of course.
An interesting fact about it is Darwin is considered by the traditional owners to be the city of new beginnings, so why not take a chance on Darwin and have your new beginning in Australia.
