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How do the 88 days work in Australia?
A simple explanation of the 88-day requirement, full-time equivalence, weekends, part-time work and proof.
Working Holiday Visa 417 Australia
Real-world guides for your WHV in Australia.
VisaRoute Guide is the practical blog for backpackers planning work, travel, documents and smarter 88 or 179 day decisions in Australia.
Daily backpacker notes
Short, useful articles you can publish often.
Quick reads about Australia, WHV life, regional work, money, first jobs and practical backpacker decisions.
Latest guides
Practical articles, not just app instructions.
Real talk
What I wish I knew before starting my 88 days
The practical things most backpackers learn too late: proof, timing, transport, accommodation and asking better questions.
Farm workMistakes backpackers make with farm work
Common farm work traps, from unclear tasks and weak payslips to arriving in the wrong season.
PlanningHow to choose where to do your 88 days
A decision framework for comparing postcode eligibility, work type, season, accommodation and distance before you travel.
Job adsWhat to check before accepting a regional job
A beginner-friendly checklist to avoid wasting time on jobs that may not count or may not be worth the move.
SafetyHow to avoid fake backpacker job offers
Red flags, payment requests, fake accommodation deals and how to verify a job before sending documents.
ArrivalYour first week in Australia checklist
TFN, bank account, SIM, super, proof folder and the first decisions that make your WHV easier.
SeasonsHow farm work seasonality affects your plan
Why harvest timing matters, why regions change, and how to avoid arriving when work is slow.
LifestyleCity vs regional Australia: what changes?
Transport, housing, social life, job access and the trade-offs backpackers should understand early.
88 daysHow do the 88 days work?
Minimum period, work patterns, weekends and proof explained in plain English.
179 days179 days for the third year visa
What changes when you are planning for your third Working Holiday year.
HospitalityWhen can hospitality count?
Where tourism and hospitality work may count, and what to check first.
Farm workFarm work and livestock checklist
Questions to ask before travelling for agriculture or livestock work.
ProofHow to prove your specified work
Payslips, contracts, rosters, bank records and employer details.
MistakesCommon mistakes backpackers make
Wrong postcode, weak proof, cash jobs and assuming every regional job counts.
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From confusion to a plan.
88 daysSecond-year visa basics
179 daysThird-year visa planning
PlanningChoose areas before moving
Job checksAsk better questions first
Real talkWhat backpackers learn late
Work typesFarm, hospitality and regional work
Farm mistakesAvoid weak jobs and bad timing
DocumentsPayslips, contracts and records
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About the founder
Read Luca's story
Built by Luca, a backpacker trying to make the WHV path clearer.
Luca is a 21-year-old from Brescia, Italy. He arrived in Brisbane on 13 March 2026 with his first WHV 417 and started VisaRoute to help other backpackers avoid confusion.
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