Launch Pad Plus - UK Starter Pack
Working Holidays
FAQs
Essential Extras
- UK Professional Launch Pads
- UK Medical
- UK Education
- Paddywagon Tours
- Fez Bus
- Eastern Trekker
- Accommodation London
Why Go?
- Orientation meeting
- Bank Account set up and banking information.
- Arrival Transfer
- UK Sim Card
- Job Assistance
- Cheap Accommodation
Program overview
Living and working in London is a one-in-a-lifetime adventure many Australians can't wait to sink their teeth into. Make sure you are ready for the challenge by getting your working holiday off on the right foot.
Our Launch Pad Plus program is designed to give you that much needed support when you are first arrive in the UK and make sure that you are set up with everything you need to have a great time! With a comprehensive orientation meeting, cheap accommodation, arrival transfers and orientation so that not only do you learn exactly what you need to know about living and working in London, you meet travellers who are just as new to the city as you!
We help you set up your bank account, provide you with the resources to find a job and give you all the advice you need to get yourself going, this really is the ultimate London Starter Pack. This way, you can spend your energy on exploring the Tate, finding a new favorite pub or dropping in for tea at Buckingham Palace!
Inclusions
- 3,5,7,10,14 or 30 nights accommodation - you choose!
- Arrival Transfer from airport to central London
- Discount vouchers for a variety of helpful services such as tax refunds, shipping and more!
- An informative orientation meeting in the 1st Contact London office covering topics such as the UK tax and health system, information on how to apply for National Insurance numbers as well as general job, accommodation and travel advice.
- Assistance with opening a UK bank account. Working in conjunction with 2 of the UK's leading banks, so you can choose your preferred banking provider. (To keep your options open, please bring a recent bank statement from Australia showing your Australian address).
- Free job assistance! Get your CV to the top recruitment agencies in London before you leave! Your CV will be circulated to agencies so that you are ahead of the rest when you arrive.
- An international calling account with free minutes to call a variety of overseas destinations.
- The new Contact Card offering loads of great discounts to use in and around London.
- Discounts for 1st Contact services and affiliated partners; including tax refunds, shipping and the travel clinic.
- UK mobile phone SIM card; Your UK number will be allocated before you leave home so you can give this to your friends and family. Your SIM Card can be collected when you attend the orientation session in London.
Prices from...
Prices are per person
| Package | Price | Accommodation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No accomm. | $75 AUD $90 NZD | N/A | N/A |
| 3 Night | $249 AUD $299 NZD | St Christopher's | Multi Share |
| 5 Night | $345 AUD $415 NZD | St Christopher's | Multi Share |
| 7 Night | $449 AUD $535 NZD | St Christopher's | Multi Share |
| 10 Night | $599 AUD $715 NZD | Accommodation London | Multi Share |
| 10 Night | $835 AUD $999 NZD | Accommodation London | Twin Share/Double |
| 14 Night | $769 AUD $925 NZD | Accommodation London | Multi Share |
| 14 Night | $1119 AUD $1340 NZD | Accommodation London | Twin Share/Double |
| 30 Night | $1299 AUD $1555 NZD | Accommodation London | Multi Share |
| 30 Night | $1999 AUD $2399 NZD | Accommodation London | Twin Share/Double |
Jobs
Do you want us to organise your job before you leave? Check out our Pubs UK program for exciting work opportunities in London.
"My trip is all booked and I'm on my way. I just really wanted to say thank you so much for helping me and answering all my questions."
Amanda C






