Adventure Cairns and Beyond

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Local tours and Australia packages available We cover all travel needs in Australia (including Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays, Fraser Island, The Outback etc), buses, camper vans, New Zealand, Fiji, Thailand, P&O Cruises
12 Hr Tax returns, Superannuation and Tax File Applications. Unlimited Internet and WiFi
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Free Job Shop - Advice, Placements and Regional Placings. Free luggage storage
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POSITION FILLED - THANKS TO ALL THOSE THAT APPLIED xxLooking For an Island Getaway for XMAS?? - Free Flight, Free Food, ...
08/12/2023

POSITION FILLED - THANKS TO ALL THOSE THAT APPLIED xx

Looking For an Island Getaway for XMAS?? - Free Flight, Free Food, Free Accommodation

Position - Assistant Chef (Must be Qualified Chef)

Guarantee of 38 to 45 hours a week.
Free Accommodation included in Work Package.

This position you will need to be able to run the kitchen alone over the Weekends, to cover the Head Chefs days off.

Wages - Monday to Friday $26.18 ph., Saturday - $32.73, Sunday rate - $39.27. Any time worked after 7pm, add an extra $2.62 per hour. Annual leave and Personal leave paid with this position. Days on roster are Wednesday to Sunday. Paid fortnightly.

Location - Cape York, QLD

Working and living with a great team of international travelers, fishing is amazing, you can catch the ferry to explore surrounding islands and a great family run business to work in.

If Interested, please contact Ezzy on [email protected] or drop into our agency at 96 Lake Street, Cairns.

WHO WANTS A NEW ADVENTURE? - CHEF or CHEF and DUTY MANAGERChef – The style of menu is Gastro Pub food like burgers, wrap...
28/11/2023

WHO WANTS A NEW ADVENTURE? - CHEF or CHEF and DUTY MANAGER

Chef –
The style of menu is Gastro Pub food like burgers, wraps, pasta, steaks, prawns, parmis etc.

Duties include prepping for Lunch and Dinner so MUST have excellent organisation skills. Organise the fridge and write down what you need added to the order weekly as we pub orders in on a Monday. On Mondays, you will need to clean out the oil from the grill and order. You have a kitchen hand helping you daily from 5:30pm to 9pm during dinner shift, and a waitress washing dishes for lunch and dinner.

Lunch service is from 12 to 2pm x 7 days a week. Dinner service is 6pm to 8:30pm. You will need to start before lunch to prep for the busy lunch and evening service.

Hours Guaranteed – 40 to 45 hours a Week depending on how good you are at organizing and prepping the kitchen. MUST have fluent English. Roster is Monday to Saturdays with every SUNDAY OFF.


Wages – $2000 per Week on Salary.

Accommodation – We offer FREE onsite accommodation, local Gym pass and WIFI. Also, FREE staff meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Accommodation is a 2-bedroom unit (NOT SHARED). It has a lounge area, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. Located at the back of the pub.

If interested please email Ezzy on [email protected] or drop into the Shop at 96 Lake Street, Cairns.

OMG I love living in the Far North QLD. Go down to the Cairns Esplanade over the weekend to experience the Shine on Gimu...
06/10/2023

OMG I love living in the Far North QLD. Go down to the Cairns Esplanade over the weekend to experience the Shine on Gimuy lights festival x So special x

25/09/2023

2 x Chefs/Cooks needed for Busy Roadhouse in W.A for 6 Month Commitment.

Regional Sign off and Sponsorship can be discussed after 6 months.

$34.00P/H with all food and accommodation in own private room included.

Guaranteed 40+ Hours a week. Can go up to 55 Hours.

Start date A.S.A.P.

If this sounds like the right job for you email me your resume [email protected]

**ALWAYS WONDERED WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO BE A PIRATE FOR A DAY WELL NOW IS YOUR CHANCE****AN AMAZING AND ACTIVITY PACKED DA...
16/09/2023

**ALWAYS WONDERED WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO BE A PIRATE FOR A DAY WELL NOW IS YOUR CHANCE**

**AN AMAZING AND ACTIVITY PACKED DAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY**

**TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY ON FRANKLAND ISLANDS SEPTEMBER 19TH IN SUPPORT OF CHILDHOOD CANCER**

Frankland Islands is hosting a Pirate Day with lots of fun activities including: **Treasure Hunt - Best Dressed Awards - Plank Walking – Games – Coloring Competition – Snorkeling – Guided Island Walk – Buffet Lunch – And so much more**

TO BOOK EMAIL US AT [email protected] OR CALL US ON 0740411453. YOU CAN ALSO COME AND SEE US IN 96 LAKE STREET.

Looking for an Island Escape for your next Career Move??Position – Experienced Bar Tender, working with 5 x Backpackers ...
09/09/2023

Looking for an Island Escape for your next Career Move??

Position – Experienced Bar Tender, working with 5 x Backpackers and a few Aussies.

Hours – Working off a roster of 5 days on and 2 days off to explore island or go fishing. We provide a quad bike for staff to use to get best out of your experience. Guarantee min of 38 hours a week. Split shifts are expected in this role. MUST CBE ABLE TO COMMIT TO A 4 OR 5 MTH CONTRACT.

Accommodation – $130.00 per week in staff house with the other staff. Working with around 10 other staff and other Internationals are part of our family team.

Flights – Flights to relocate to and from island will be provided from Cairns if contract is complete.

Pay Rate -Award rate paid weekly and discussed at interview. Monday to Friday before 7pm $24.87 ph, after 7pm $27.49, Saturdays $31.09 ph and Sunday rate $37.31 and Public Holidays $55.96ph.

Regional sign off provided and approved instantly as we have been signing off WHV holders for years. Immediate start.

If you love a laid-back community, friendly locals that love sharing their different cultures and taking our staff on adventures to surrounding islands, and working in a very close-knit family business, then this would be the perfect position for you.

If interested in applying or you have further questions, please email Ezzy on [email protected] or drop into our shop if your already in Cairns at 96 Lake Street, Cairns.

Call Out for 20 x Qualified Fabricators and Diseal MechanicsImmediate start with all Meals and Accommodation included at...
08/08/2023

Call Out for 20 x Qualified Fabricators and Diseal Mechanics

Immediate start with all Meals and Accommodation included at an East Coast location.

Must be trade qualified and have at least 2 years experience working in the industry, and relevent references.

Competitive hourly rate with performance base pay increases. We have already placed a French WHV holder, who is earning $50 per hour due to his experience.

Contract is for one of Australia's largest heavy equipment companies, which supports a range of Caterpillar and other machinery used across the mining industry.

Must be able to pass a Drug and Medical test prior to contract starting.

Can count towards a regional sign off dependent on Visa and position, with opportunity to lead to Sponsorship for the right candidates.

If interested please email Ezzy at [email protected]

1 x Staff Member - Regional Sign Off - Immediate Start Position – Fencing LabourerMust be physically fit, hard worker an...
08/08/2023

1 x Staff Member - Regional Sign Off - Immediate Start

Position – Fencing Labourer

Must be physically fit, hard worker and commit to 3 months contract.

Salary - Working on an ABN and Invoices paid weekly.

Accommodation and food included! Beers after work at own cost.

Day to day, you will be working outside fixing and installing fences starting around Charters Towers. Hot hard and long days so need to be physically fit worker. Previous building experience preferred but not necessary.

Telstra service available ONLY.

Regional sign off available for 417, 462 or 408 Visa

If interested, please email Ezzy on [email protected]

36 Job Placements over last few weeks. Now chasing some Chefs for Immediate starts for 3 different locations, great wage...
07/07/2023

36 Job Placements over last few weeks. Now chasing some Chefs for Immediate starts for 3 different locations, great wages and accommodation included.

All Count towards a Regional Visa Sign off for both 417 or 462 visas, with potential of Sponsorships if Interested.

Working for Family Owner Operated businesses.

If interested in positions or further information on locations, please email Resume and queries to [email protected] or drop by our shop at 96 Lae Street, Cairns CBD

2 x Fencer's - Immediate Start - FREE RENTPosition – Fencing LabourerMust be physically fit, hard worker and commit to 3...
20/05/2023

2 x Fencer's - Immediate Start - FREE RENT

Position – Fencing Labourer

Must be physically fit, hard worker and commit to 3 months contract.

Working on an ABN Number - Invoice weekly to company.

Accommodation and food included!

Day to day, you will be working outside fixing and installing fences starting around Charters Towers. Hot hard and long days so need to be hard worker. Previous building experience preferred but not necessary.

Telstra service available ONLY

Regional sign off available for 417 AND 462

If Interested please contact Ezzy on an email - [email protected]

2 x General labourers - Start ASAP - 6 Month ContractsPosition – General labourers for a Feedlot mill, filling stock bag...
18/05/2023

2 x General labourers - Start ASAP - 6 Month Contracts

Position – General labourers for a Feedlot mill, filling stock bags with 25kg feed, dirty hard physical work. Work is Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm with weekends off. Can be single applicants or couples. Position starts last week of May, and you must be able to commit to end of November.

Pay Rate - $29.90 per hour with Superannuation. Pay is weekly into your account. After the first 38 hours a week, pay rate is $35.88 per hour. Paid Weekly.

Regional sign off for 417 and 462 visa holders.
Telstra coverage is only internet and phone reception available. Buy a Belong or Boost Sim as they have the cheapest options and use the Telstra signal.

Accommodation – FREE ACCOMMODATION IN STAFF HOUSE FOR LENGTH OF CONTRACT.

If interested, please send an email to Ezzy at [email protected]

1 x Couple or 2 x Friends traveling and working together.Position 1 - Pub Cook or Chef. Min 40 + hours guarantee a week....
19/04/2023

1 x Couple or 2 x Friends traveling and working together.

Position 1 - Pub Cook or Chef.

Min 40 + hours guarantee a week. Pay Rate - Monday to Friday $29.40, Saturdays $35.28, Sundays $41.16 and public holidays $58.50 paid weekly.

Position 2 - Bar / All Rounder.

Min 40+ hours a week. Pay rate Monday to Friday $27.46, Saturdays $35.28, Sundays $41.16 and public holidays $54.93 paid weekly

Counts towards regional sign off for 417, 408 and 462 visa holders.

Telstra coverage available

Accommodation - $60 per week for 4-bedroom house, each staff have own private room and food is also included in package.

Must commit to a 4-month period min but would prefer 6-month contracts.

Great place to save, family owner operated and true outback experience. If interested please PM me or email me on [email protected]

2 x Experienced Bar Tenders / WaitressesLooking for an Outback WA experience that counts towards your Regional Sign off ...
25/03/2023

2 x Experienced Bar Tenders / Waitresses

Looking for an Outback WA experience that counts towards your Regional Sign off Days?

Located in a Mining town working in two hotels for a family run company. Very busy hotels serving miners and travelers. Restaurant serves around 100 meals each sitting.

Positions - Bar tending in both venues, must have good English. Working with around 10 other staff.

Pay Rates - $30 per hour while training over both venues, then $35 an hour. Min 38 hours a week up 60 hours per week working split shifts. Paid fortnightly. Must commit to min of 4 month or 6 month contract.

Accommodation - Living onsite in private room with shared bathroom facilities. Evening meal also included in package ONLY $105 per week. Breakfast and Lunch at your own cost.

Regional Sign off for 417, 462 and 408 Visa holders.

Only Telstra Coverage available in location.

Great place to save lots of money and get your sign off especially if you are friends traveling together.

Immediate Start.

If interested please send an email to [email protected] or send me a PM

1 x Experienced Baker / or Qualified Chef Guarantee of 50 hours a week with FREE RENT and FOOD included in work package....
17/03/2023

1 x Experienced Baker / or Qualified Chef

Guarantee of 50 hours a week with FREE RENT and FOOD included in work package.

Pay Rates - Monday to Fridays - $35.45 and Saturday rate of $38.67 ph. Paid Weekly. Always have Sundays off. Super included also of course.

Must commit to a 6 Month Contract.

Location - Outback town with plenty to explore and great place top save.

Counts towards a visa sign off

If interested, please send me a PM or email me on [email protected]

Australia is home to some amazing animals not found in many other places in the World. Let me introduce you to one of th...
17/03/2023

Australia is home to some amazing animals not found in many other places in the World.

Let me introduce you to one of these incredible animals - the incredible jumping Wraparound Spider. It is one of 17 species found here, and has spectacular camouflage characteristics.

They are mostly active at night and hides during the day, so very hard to spot.

Anyone come across these guys on their travels ????

Tuesday Crazy Fact On AustraliaAlice Springs is the closest city to every beach in Australia - Who would of thought.Alic...
14/03/2023

Tuesday Crazy Fact On Australia

Alice Springs is the closest city to every beach in Australia - Who would of thought.

Alice Springs is basically smack-bang in the middle of the country. If you want to easily access the centre of Australia, this is definitely where you should go. No city, or sizeable town for that matter, is close to getting more central than this.

Due to its location, Alice Springs is the only town in Australia that is close to all of our 10,000 + beaches.

Did you now that the Great Barrier Reef is larger than the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Holland all combined.This und...
11/03/2023

Did you now that the Great Barrier Reef is larger than the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Holland all combined.

This underwater world is the largest living organism on the planet reaching over 348,700 m2.

Next week we have picture perfect weather with wind conditions under 5 knots.

Who wants to come diving in Cairns???

Experience 100% of Solar Eclipse on the West Coast!!!!!!! On the 20th April 2023, the North West of Western Australia wi...
01/03/2023

Experience 100% of Solar Eclipse on the West Coast!!!!!!!

On the 20th April 2023, the North West of Western Australia will be extremely busy with people coming to see the solar eclipse. The main locations being Exmouth, Coral Bay and Onslow. In Exmouth it's a 100% total solar eclipse. Coral Bay and Onslow have a 99% solar eclipse. However, if you are happy to see a partial eclipse, then Carnarvon, Denham, Monkey Mia, Karratha, Hedland & Tom Price have over a 90% solar eclipse. Broome, Newman, Kalbarri and Geraldton will have over an 80% solar eclipse.

looking for a great night out in Cairns ???
17/02/2023

looking for a great night out in Cairns ???

This is one of my reasons why....

Musicians who express truth and the sense of community value in their songs of inspiration, passion, pain, love and joy!! All things that make us human....

Come and vibe with us all and stir the emotions that keep us real

Spare Tyre Politics
Tonight! Friday 17
8pm

"We coming home beautiful people… first Friday night gig we have done in the hallowed home of all thing’s beautiful and creative in Cairns, Elixir Music House… 3 hours of stories, musical majesty & passion personified… paying tribute to the place & the people who keep original music alive in Cairns…

$15 online, $20 at the door… big love 💜🙏✌️"

Meet the Seagull Dog Patrol protecting tourists from Seagulls eating their lunch while dining at the Sydney Opera House....
04/02/2023

Meet the Seagull Dog Patrol protecting tourists from Seagulls eating their lunch while dining at the Sydney Opera House.

Each year, millions of people travel to the Sydney Opera House to take in the sites, experience the stunning harbour views and maybe even enjoy a meal along the famous concourse… but some very unwelcome visitors are on a mission to destroy their visit. The skies above the Opera House are filled with flocks of seagulls, just waiting for the perfect moment to dive bomb your meal, steal your food and wreak havoc among diners. These persistent aerial assaults have been a problem for decades…

Until Now - Seagull Squad is an elite group of canines on patrol to save diners and their food from these tenacious birds.

Brilliant Idea Sydney!!!!

Who Hasn't been to Lancelin in WA?? If not, you need to add it to your bucket list for 2023.Just 90 minutes from Perth o...
01/02/2023

Who Hasn't been to Lancelin in WA??

If not, you need to add it to your bucket list for 2023.

Just 90 minutes from Perth on WA's Turquoise Coast sits Lancelin.

Sun, Sand, Surf and Sunsets, you will be right at home here. Don't let the relaxed feel of the town fool you, there are activities galore! From fishing and boating, to sandboarding, buggy riding and windsurfing.

If you are an experienced scuba diver, there is a thread of 14 shipwrecks that have created a dive trail which has become world acclaimed.

Amazing Tour showcasing an authentic cultural Experience that is a hands-on Country Eco tour - Best that Cairns has to o...
31/01/2023

Amazing Tour showcasing an authentic cultural Experience that is a hands-on Country Eco tour - Best that Cairns has to offer. xx

Mandingalbay Yidinji Ancient Indigenous Tours departs from Cairns in Tropical North Queensland. Straddling the Wet Tropics and Great Barrier Reef World Herit...

Looking for an Island Escape for your next Career Move??Position – Qualified cook or Demi or Sous chef, Working alongsid...
21/01/2023

Looking for an Island Escape for your next Career Move??

Position – Qualified cook or Demi or Sous chef, Working alongside a head chef.

Hours – Working off a roster of 5 days on and 2 days off to explore island or go fishing. We provide a quad bike for staff to use to get best out of your experience. Guarantee min of 38 hours a week. Split shifts are expected in this role.

Accommodation – Free accommodation in staff house with the other chef. Working with around 10 other staff and other Internationals are part of our family team.

Flights – Flights to relocate to and from island will be provided from Cairns if contract is complete.

Pay Rate -$65, 277.50 per year – willing to accept a 6- or 12-month contract with definite opportunity to sponsor the right candidate. Paid weekly. Regional sign off provided and approved instantly as we have been signing off WHV holders for years. Immediate start.
If you love a laid-back community, friendly locals that love sharing their different cultures and taking our staff on adventures to surrounding islands, and working in a very close-knit family business, then this would be the perfect position for you.

If interested in applying or you have further questions, please email Ezzy on [email protected] or drop into our shop if your already in Cairns at 96 Lake Street, Cairns.

Thank you to all the hundreds or calls, emails and people that came into the shop in regard to this position. The positi...
29/11/2022

Thank you to all the hundreds or calls, emails and people that came into the shop in regard to this position. The position has now been filled but still have other positions available - Please give me a few days and I will respond to all your emails over next few days - so thanks for your patience. Have Fun on this adventure Onno Ebel and Stella Hommel xx

Wanna Work through Xmas and earn Huge Money with all Public Holidays - Living on Remote

Regional Sign off for anyone on 417, 462 and 408 WHV

FREE FLIGHTS FROM CAIRNS RETURN IF YOU STAY AND COMPLETE 3 MONTH CONTRACT.

Position - All-rounder in friendly local hotel working in bar, restaurant or housekeeping. Guarantee of 38 hours a week.

Pay Rate - Above Award Wage. On salary of $1312.59 per Week ($34 per hour) with 1 weeks Wages on completion of contract and any sick days accrued. Working roster is 5 x days on and 2 days off.

Accommodation - $130 per week beachfront staff house sharing with other staff members, only 1 min walk to work. Free quad bike to explore island on down time.

Working in friendly team and being spoilt by locals on days off, learning about different cultures on island and exploring the surrounding islands learning to fish.

If interested, please send me an email to [email protected] with your Resume and available start date, with any questions you might have. You can also pop in for a chat to 96 Lake Street, Cairns CBD.

Campervan Owners Looking for Farm Work!!!!Must have own van or car to get to farm daily Work - Working in a packing shed...
27/11/2022

Campervan Owners Looking for Farm Work!!!!

Must have own van or car to get to farm daily

Work - Working in a packing shed

Location - Atherton Tablelands

Pay Rate - $26.73 per hour paid weekly. 8 to 12 hours a day.

Start Date - ASAP - Work 7 x days a week, have Dec 10th to 22nd straight, finished for Xmas.

Family Run Farm.

If interested please drop into our shop today - 96 Lake Street, Cairns ONLY 6 spots available

Happy Friday Everyone!!!!!Most of you would know , if you have been in shop , we have always had a backpackers pet , Lit...
25/11/2022

Happy Friday Everyone!!!!!

Most of you would know , if you have been in shop , we have always had a backpackers pet , Little Red , central bearded dragon , until he passed away after 12 years .

After waiting a year , finally decided to get you guys a new pet

Introducing Casper - very rare Zero breed of bearded dragon.

He has already been making friends with a German backpackers baby lorikeet.

Drop in for a hug and meet the new bsby

ONLY 1 x Single Bar Tenders - Mining Town Hotel - Outback QLD Pay Rates – Pays are paid weekly directly into your chosen...
24/11/2022

ONLY 1 x Single Bar Tenders - Mining Town Hotel - Outback QLD

Pay Rates – Pays are paid weekly directly into your chosen bank accounts, with pay slips provided. Rate for Monday to Friday $28.08, Saturday $33.69 and Sunday $39.31, with evening penalty rates also. Public Holiday rates also apply.

Great place to Save and gain your second year.

Regional Visa Sign off for 417, 462 and 408 Visa Holders.

Must be able to commit to a min 3-month contract or 6 months.

Accommodation – Accommodation is included in your work package for FREE. Living in Motel ONSITE, all Motel rooms are ensuited but have no kitchen facilities. There is NO COOKING ALLOWED in Motel room. You are entitled to 1 x Shift meal.
Any other meals are provided at your own cost. Menu meals are charged at half price, and there is a Staff Menu daily with meals also to select from for $8.50 and Local IGA in township. We also have a staff house some staff live in as well.

If interested in these positions, please drop into our shop at 96 Lake Street or email Ezzy on [email protected]

Celebrating New Year's Eve in Sydney???? Here are the Top Vantage Points to see the Fireworks xxAs the clock winds down ...
22/11/2022

Celebrating New Year's Eve in Sydney???? Here are the Top Vantage Points to see the Fireworks xx

As the clock winds down on 2022, the atmosphere in Sydney becomes electric. The city is getting ready for the biggest party of the year, where more than one million people gather around Sydney Harbour to watch the world-famous fireworks display. It’s a time for locals and visitors to come together and celebrate, to feel nostalgia for the year that was and hope for the year to come. You’ll feel that shared sense of belonging whether you’re sitting in a park by the water or in a ritzy rooftop bar.

New Year's Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour
New Year's Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour

Free places to watch the fireworks
Grab a blanket, a picnic and your favourite people, then settle in to watch the greatest show of the year. Even though these spots are free, most still require you to register for tickets before you arrive – check the website ahead of time.

Observatory Hill at Millers Point is one of the city’s most popular vantage points, so expect big crowds and a party atmosphere - it looks straight out over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Directly opposite, on the other side of the harbour, Blues Point Reserve at McMahons Point sits just on the western side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It has uninterrupted views through to the Sydney Opera House as well as a front row seat to the fireworks.

Couple watching the sunset at Observatory Hill, Millers Point
Couple watching the sunset at Observatory Hill, Millers Point

Pirrama Park and Giba Park in Pyrmont are both great family-friendly spots that don’t get as crowded. They have excellent views of the western side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and you’ll also get a good view back into the harbour. These are two of the few spots you’re allowed to bring in alcohol as well as a picnic, plus food and drinks are available to purchase at Pirrama Park.

For a more intimate NYE, just 840 people are permitted to be in Embarkation Park, a leafy strip of green in Potts Point. Views are somewhat limited, but you will get a good perspective over the city skyline and the fireworks barges to the east. Perched at the northern entrance to Sydney Harbour, Manly’s North Head is another peaceful place to watch the party unfold. Surrounded by bushland, you’ll have a panoramic view over the whole harbour with plenty of space to stretch out. You won’t need a ticket for North Head, but spots will fill up fast.

View of Sydney Harbour from the Fairfax Lookout at North Head, Manly
View of Sydney Harbour from the Fairfax Lookout at North Head, Manly

There are a number of places along the Inner Harbour where you can get good views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge as well as the three fireworks barges that will be set up on the water. Try Bicentennial Park in Glebe, Yurulbin Park and Birchgrove Park in Birchgrove, and Simmons Point and Illoura Reserve in Balmain. None of these spots require tickets and are open from 8 or 10am, so will start to fill up early. In the east, Rose Bay Foreshore and Dumaresq Reserve both have a good view of the city, though it is from some distance. The tiny Duff Reserve at Point Piper looks straight at the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but can only hold around 100 people.

Fireworks on Sydney Harbour for Sydney New Year's Eve 2021, Sydney Harbour
New Year's Eve 2021, Sydney Harbour

Ticketed places to watch the fireworks
If you’re prepared to splash a little cash, you’re guaranteed an even better view from some of the city’s most beautiful harbourside parks and gardens. Many of these vantage points will have facilities like live music and stalls selling food and drinks. These are some of the hottest tickets in town – so check the websites for availability and make sure to book your tickets early!

On the eastern side of the Sydney Opera House, Mrs Macquarie’s Point (tickets $20-40) is a leafy spot in the Botanic Garden with stunning views through to the harbour and Sydney Harbour Bridge. There will be food trucks and bars scattered throughout the area, though you can also bring a picnic. Strickland House (tickets $26-44) in Vaucluse offers a vantage point in front of one of Sydney’s grandest historic homes. The waterfront lawn is at the far end of the harbour and looks straight back towards the city, harbour islands and fireworks barges. This is another licensed site that will have food and drinks available.

Fireworks display at Bradleys Head, Sydney Harbour
Fireworks display at Bradleys Head, Sydney Harbour - Credit: John Spencer, DPE

There are a few different options available for New Year’s Eve on Bradleys Head, directly in front of Taronga Zoo. All are alcohol-free and great for families looking for excellent views and a relaxed vibe. Sitting right on the edge of the peninsula, The Amphitheatre (tickets $46-89) has the best views, looking straight out at the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and city skyline. There are also two fireworks barges set up just offshore. A little further round the point, the Mast Precinct (tickets $30-57) also has very good views of the city and the barges. You can set up around the base of the mast itself, along the boardwalk or on the upper grassed area. Athol Lawn (tickets $24-41) is a wide, grassy area at the top of Bradleys Head. Trees make for great shade when setting up in the afternoon, though they may restrict the view at night. Pack a picnic as there’s no food to buy here.

Portside (tickets from $850) takes over the western boardwalk directly in front of the Sydney Opera House for its NYE bash. The views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge are sensational and the six-hour event includes grazing tables, roving canapes, all drinks (including French champagne) and an epic line up of DJs. On the other side of the bridge, at Pier One Hotel (tickets from $849) restaurant in Walsh Bay, will be an equally luxurious cocktail party. Expect more French bubbles, caviar canapes and a vantage point that’s so close you’ll feel the warmth of the fireworks.

Where to watch the fireworks on the water
If you want to be right in the middle of the action, the Sydney Harbour islands offer unmatched views and a fun party atmosphere. You’ll need to buy tickets for all these island events and they include scheduled ferry departures around 6-7pm, so make sure you don’t miss the boat. Return ferries will bring you back before 1am.

Sitting just off the edge of the swanky suburb of Darling Point, the tiny Clark Island (tickets $204-286) covers less than a hectare and offers spectacular views of the city and icons. Shark Island (tickets $185-260) is 1km offshore from Rose Bay and close to the entrance to Sydney Harbour, giving you a view straight down the water to all the fireworks on land and on barges. On both islands there will be DJs playing live all night plus a bar and food available. You can also bring a picnic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Fireworks view from Shark Island, Sydney Harbour
Shark Island, Sydney Harbour - Credit: John Spencer, DPE

You’ll be practically in the middle of the fireworks on Goat Island (tickets $152-227), which sits on the western side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge just offshore from Balmain. This is a more relaxed island option that’s great for families, but you’ll need to bring all your own food and drink (including alcohol). A radio or phone speaker is also a good idea so you can tune in for the live coverage of the NYE broadcast.

Sydney Harbour will be dotted with boats on New Year’s Eve, taking guests out for an evening of dinner, drinks and dancing before dropping anchor at a prime viewing spot. Luxurious options – like The Jackson ($1,599 per person) or Clearview ($1,300 per person) – include a delicious dinner, free flowing bubbles and live entertainment. There are also a few slightly cheaper cruises on offer, like Captain Cook’s Rocket Ferry ($499 per person) or the Manly Fast Ferry (from $250 per person), where you can bring your own food and buy drinks at the bar.

Fireworks view from Clark Island, Sydney Harbour
Fireworks view from Clark Island, Sydney Harbour - Credit: John Spencer, DPE

The Island is a floating Euro beach club-style bar that will be moored just 500m from the Opera House on New Year’s Eve. It promises to be one of the best parties on the water, with DJs all night and a crowd of beautiful people on the dance floor. Tickets start from $500 per person including drinks, canapes and water taxi transfers.

If you’d prefer to keep your celebrations a little more exclusive, a private boat charter will give you a front row seat for the ultimate NYE party. Sydney Harbour Escapes has boats that can hold from four to 46 passengers and will organize catering, drinks, DJs, a mooring and more. It won’t come cheap (prices start from $3,500 and go up to well over $100,000) but it’s an experience you’ll never forget.

Premium dining menus, The Jackson dining room, Sydney Harbour
The Jackson dining room, Sydney Harbour - Credit: Jackson Dining

Want An Extra $6500 to $9000 for Xmas or New Year's Eve??Start ASAP - 4 to 6 weeks work - Finished around or before Dece...
01/11/2022

Want An Extra $6500 to $9000 for Xmas or New Year's Eve??

Start ASAP - 4 to 6 weeks work - Finished around or before December 15th

Pay Rate - $26.73 per Hour x min 8hrs to 10hrs a Day
Must work 7 x Days a Week with breaks, no days off.
Paid weekly

Position - Picking and packing Mangos.

Accommodation - Free Cabins Onsite - Must take own sheet and pillow. MUST supply own food.

Location - 5 Hours Cairns.

Every day Counts for Regional Sign off for 417, 462 and 408 Visas, students visa holders also welcome to apply if you can leave Cairns for 6 weeks.

Bus departing Cairns to location 3 x Week, cost around $100

If interested, please come into my shop - Adventure Cairns and Beyond. 96 Lake Street, Cairns CBD. Open till 5:30pm. Ask to speak with Ezzy.

Or email [email protected] or Facebook message

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96-98 Lake Street
Cairns, QLD
4870

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

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