Matthew Heyes, Founder of Backpacker Job Board

Best Paid Backpacker Jobs in Australia

Matthew Heyes General April 15, 2020 5 Min Read

The sun, the sand, the smiles; you don’t have to search very hard to find reasons to visit Australia. The only issue for most potential backpackers is the country’s remoteness, what with it being on the opposite side of the…Read more

Best Facebook Groups for Backpackers

Matthew Heyes General March 12, 2020 1 Min Read

Here’s our breakdown of the best Facebook groups for backpackers in Australia. Don’t miss out on all the inside knowledge. For the best travel advice, job hunting help and backpacker chat – join these groups: Backpacker Job Board: Australia Group…Read more

101 Must-See Destinations in Australia

Matthew Heyes General March 11, 2020 2 Min Read

Australia is vast. Almost unbelievably so, particularly if you come from a relatively dense and compact place like Europe. So if you’re a backpacker who is hoping to see as much as you can during your tour of Oz, choosing…Read more

Eligible 88 Days Regional Postcodes Australia for a 2nd Year Visa

Matthew Heyes General March 5, 2020 2 Min Read

So you want to extend your stay in Australia. Here’s a quick run-down of where you need to be located to meet the criteria for your visa extension. If you are on a Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417), you must…Read more

Backpacker Job Board helps bushfire hit communities find much-needed workers

Matthew Heyes General February 17, 2020 2 Min Read

Backpacker Job Board, Australia’s leading employment marketplace for backpackers, has announced a new service designed to help bushfire hit communities find the help they need to rebuild. Today the Federal Government announced that it will allow backpackers to undertake both…Read more

Backpackers Rewarded with 2nd Year Visa for Bushfire Help

Matthew Heyes General February 17, 2020 2 Min Read

The Australian Government have announced exciting changes to the working holidaymaker programs. Backpackers on working holiday visas will be rewarded with a 2nd or 3rd year visa extension for heling with the bushfire recorvery effort. Backpackers will be able to…Read more

Where can I see Australia’s most famous animals?

Matthew Heyes General February 12, 2020 7 Min Read

Cut off from the rest of the planet for millions of years, the wildlife of Australia is amongst the most unique in the world. Aussie animals, particularly the famous marsupials, are also super cute – there’s nothing like a photo…Read more

Best Backpacker Van Hire: The Ultimate Comparison List

Matthew Heyes General December 12, 2019 19 Min Read

A place that’s almost as large as the entire continent of Europe, but has just 3% of the population. It can be a bit of a surprise just how big and empty Australia actually is. A small population dispersed far…Read more

16 Best Travel YouTubers to follow in 2021

Matthew Heyes General December 12, 2019 6 Min Read

Vlogging has become a super popular way for nomads to package up their adventures and share them with the world. On the viewer side, they condense a whole mess of information down into a tight little package, as well as…Read more

Ultimate Guide to New Zealand Working Holiday Visa

Matthew Heyes General December 7, 2019 6 Min Read

So, you’ve completed your working holiday in Australia? Perhaps you even got to level 3? You ask your self where next? TL;DR – Find backpacker jobs in New Zealand. Remote, rugged, resplendent. New Zealand is a wildly popular tourist destination…Read more

Sustainable Tourism: How to be a Green Backpacker

Matthew Heyes General November 21, 2019 9 Min Read

It’s fantastic to see how the movement towards sustainable living is gathering pace. But there’s a flipside for those with a deep desire to explore – thinking sustainably forces us frequent travellers to wonder how we can make environmentally friendly…Read more

Award Winning Backpacker Services

Matthew Heyes General November 19, 2019 2 Min Read

Looking for the best hostels, tours and nights-out? Here’s a low down on the 2019 award winning options for backpackers in Australia. Here’s the winners and runners-up from the Adventure Tourism Awards 2019. Best Backpacker Night-out in Australia Winner: The…Read more

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