Brits can get return flights to Australia for just £10 next month

Brits looking for cheap flights to Australia in 2022 may want to check out a new tourism scheme which includes return fares for £10 – but you’ll need to register first

Australia isn’t usually a budget-friendly destination for Brits, but as of next month holidaymakers could get their hands on return flights for just £10.

The country kept its borders firmly closed during the pandemic but reopened to visitors earlier this year, and the cheap flights are being offered in a bid to boost tourism numbers.

Basically, it’s an ideal opportunity for those hoping to tick Australia’s ridiculously beautiful places off the bucket list.

The South Australian Tourism Commission is reviving a ‘Ten Pound Pom’ scheme from 40 years ago, when Brits were offered £10 flights to move to Australia. This time however you won’t need to commit to such a big life change; instead, the cheap flights are on offer for young Brits who want to visit on a Working Holiday Visa.

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This visa allows people aged 18-30 to enjoy an extended holiday in Australia, and to work in the country so that they can fund their trip.

The cheap £10 return fares will go on sale in May, but those who want a chance to snap up the offer will need to register beforehand on southaustralia.com.

There will be a total of 200 return flights up for grabs with Trailfinders, flying to Adelaide on Qatar Airways.

Applicants need to be British citizens and must have proof of a Working Holiday Visa, with travel taking place before September 30, 2022.

The South Australian Tourism Commission adds: “A starter pack including some accommodation on arrival, and access to a tax file number and bank account etc also needs to be purchased with the £10 fare from Trailfinders. The majority of Working Holiday Visas are being processed quickly so for those currently without one there is a window to still apply before the £10 tickets go on sale in May.

It’s hoped that the scheme will help to not only encourage young travellers to visit Australia, but to also “help fill employment gaps and skills shortages that hit the Australian economy during the pandemic”.

You can also find out more about Australia’s Working Holiday Visas on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas.

Don’t be disheartened if the £10 flights scheme doesn’t quite work for you.

The good news is that there are plenty more travel bargains to be found throughout the year. In fact, to give you a helping hand we’ve rounded up the best holiday deals and cheap flights we can find, and regularly update the pages with more sales and discount codes that we think you’ll want on your radar.

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