Here’s A Gap Year Your Mates Will Be Jealous Of

When you think of heading out on a gap year, what probably comes to mind is freedom, friends and far far away. 

And we wouldn't blame you for anticipating adventure and exhilarating experiences in a far off land. That’s what being young’s all about, right? 

But we don’t want you to forget how incredible, diverse and vast Australia really is. Did you know, for example, that there are heaps of incredible, awe-inspiring and life-changing gap years right on your own doorstep? 

Enter the Northern Territory's Red Centre - let us give you the lowdown. 

You’ll never run out of things to do or places to explore

If you’re not sold on the idea (and cost) of having to travel to a new country every time you want to experience new things, gap year-ing in the Northern Territory’s Red Centre is for you.

Enjoy the luxury of feeling like you’re in an ancient and stunning foreign land without being on the literal other side of the world to your friends and fam and explore some of the most picturesque locations in the world.

Alice Springs offers easy access to some of the most incredible locations in the country; peppered with world-class biking and hiking trails, historic sites to explore and native wildlife to enjoy, you’ll be within hours reach of new adventures aplenty.

From dipping your toes into one of the swimming spots - like Ellery Creek Big Hole, an hour out of Alice Springs - to visiting the majestic World Heritage site of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park which is less than a five hour drive away, there’s no shortage of stunning sites to see.

Check out one of the spectacular events throughout the year to take part in, like Parrtjima, Finke Desert Race or Desert Song Festival.

Get amongst it as a roadhouse allrounder 

Fancy learning new skills and immersing yourself in a tight-knit community, becoming an honorary Territorian? 

One job you can land in the Red Centre is a roadhouse all-rounder. Roadhouses are iconic Aussie rest stops typically on country roads offering coffee, hot meals, fuel, accommo, and a cheeky schooey. 

At a roadhouse you’d have a plethora of interesting responsibilities to take on from taking bookings and helping visitors check-in to minding the shop - so you’d really be in the thick of it. 

Not only that, but working as a roadhouse all-rounder would mean earning your own money, enjoying a different lifestyle, making lifelong friends and changing it up in the stunning landscapes of the Northern Territory.

You don’t need heaps of experience

From tour guide to porter, there’s no shortage of interesting and fun roles to try your hand at - and the best thing is, they often don’t require heaps of experience. 

Why, you ask? Well, they’re just keen to get new faces involved in their incredible gap year experiences to give young people the chance to have the best time, earn some money and see a side of Australia they might not have seen before.

If you’re keen to learn and have some soft skills at the ready like teamwork, communication skills and interpersonal skills, you’re already off to a great start.

Save money for your next adventure

It goes without saying that heading off on a gap year is one of the best things you can do for yourself. 

That’s why a gap year in the Northern Territory’s Red Centre is a great opportunity to experience new things and gain new skills while not having to be too far from those you love - even saving money for your next adventure in the process.

If you’re considering taking a gap year in the Red Centre, kick off your next chapter and check out the different entry-level opportunities right here.