Work and Travel in Launceston

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WORK IN LAUNCESTON ALL YEAR ROUND

If you have the right attitude and are determined to find work it's not hard at all. There's a weekend market in Launceston called the harvest market which is teeming with opportunities for travellers or exchange students.

SEASONAL WORK IN LAUNCESTON

SPRING

What kinds of work are available in the spring time in Launceston. Remember to keep work that is all year round in the section above and not mention it again here.

SUMMER

The work that is needed by hosts in the summer in Launceston

AUTUMN

What kinds of work are there in Launceston in autumn? Maybe it's harvest time, but do people need the help of foreigners for either cheap labour or expertise? This is the kind of thing we need to know here.

WINTER

There's no skiing in Launceston, although if you jump in the car you can drive to Mt Buller which is only an hour away. Mt Buller is a really popular for cross country skiing in the winter but it's also great for the kids and families as there are smaller slopes.

ATTITUDE TO FOREIGNERS WORKING IN LAUNCESTON

What is the attitude here? Are we all rich idiot tourists and if so, why on earth would we want to do some work? Or are we seen as western supremacists and viewed with suspicion? Let us know your thoughts and update them here.

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Edited on Jun 4 2015 by Taylah Smith

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