Tasmania lures tourists with ghost hunting and oyster gigs
Tourism organizations are displaying increasing creativity. Tasmanians have decided that, upon arrival, they will offer tourists unusual jobs, such as ghost hunting. In return, visitors can expect free accommodation and meals.
Tasmania is located 300 kilometres south of Australia and is also one of the states of this country. The economy of this island, with around 500,000 residents, is dependent on tourism revenue.
Unfortunately, unlike other popular travel destinations, tourism in Tasmania has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels. Last year, 1.25 million people visited the island, compared to 1.35 million guests five years ago.
Work? ghost hunting and eating oysters
The Tasmanian Tourism Chamber is trying to revive tourists' interest by offering them unusual jobs. The organization is recruiting employees for 10 selected positions, some of which last only one day.
One of them, for example, is a ghost hunter who will track paranormal activities at Willow Court, the oldest psychiatric hospital in Australia. Interested individuals can expect to be equipped with the latest ghost-hunting gear.
Another job on the list is an "oyster organizer." The temporary worker's duties will include sorting and cleaning oysters freshly collected in Great Oyster Bay. The chamber notes that hired individuals will also be able to taste the seafood, but only for "quality control" purposes.
Tourists can also work with the Astronomical Society of Tasmania to observe the night sky, hunt for truffles, and take walks with wombats—some of the most characteristic animals on the island, aside from Tasmanian devils.
While the positions are unpaid, successful applicants will have all their expenses - including travel, food and hotels - covered by the Tasmanian Tourist Board - writes the BBC.
Job in australia - for whom?
Unfortunately, organizers also set a few conditions. First of all, jobs on the island will be available only to adult residents of Australia. The chamber requires a motivational letter in which, in less than 50 words, one must explain why they want to leave their current employer and switch to a new one - a Tasmanian.
The time of year may be a downside. The Tasmanian Tourist Board seeks volunteers to "liven up" the winter season. Winter in Tasmania starts in May and lasts until August. The air temperature ranges from 3 to 11 degrees Celsius during this time.
