Although Australia’s east coast – home to the cities of Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney as well as tourist attractions like Byron Bay – is more popular with backpackers, the west coast of the country should not be ignored. We’re going…Read more
Even before now, the Gold Coast was an awesome place to visit as a backpacker. Amazing surfing beaches, brilliant weather, a perfect environment for daytime and night-time socialising, theme parks, the great outdoors – and the list goes on. And…Read more
A Sydney to Brisbane road trip is one of the most popular routes for tourists and backpackers in Australia. Encompassing a 927km stretch of the country’s eastern coastline, the route passes through major cities such as Newcastle and Gold Coast…Read more
The journey from Brisbane, in the south-east of Queensland, to Cairns, in the north-east of Australia’s second-largest state, is a long but popular one. Those opting to drive will cover over 1,500km of the country’s beautiful Coral Sea coastline. Here’s…Read more
What jobs can I do to get my 2nd year visa, which aren’t fruit picking? Are you liking Australia so much you want to stay for another year? Not so keen on the idea of fruit picking? The good news…Read more
Australia attracts thousands of backpackers every year, and approximately three-quarters of them are young people entering the country on a working holiday visa. Aged 18 to 31, they come from various nations around the world, but most commonly from Western…Read more
Why backpackers should consider charity fundraising work It’s no secret that backpacking is nothing short of a great adventure. But it’s an adventure that requires financial fuel in the form of casual jobs. The most common backpacker jobs are things…Read more
Ever dreamt of having an authentic lifestyle experience in outback Australia? It’s easy enough to jump on a train or plane and see famous landmarks, such as Uluru or Lake Eyre. But, it’s something else altogether to live like a…Read more
Located on the coast about two-hundred miles north of Brisbane, Bundaberg is an appealing city that has plenty to offer any visitor. Much of the city’s economy is based on sugar cultivation, harvesting and processing. So you will be able…Read more
Working holidaymakers or backpackers have been in and out of the news throughout 2016, especially in recent weeks. The taxation, exploitation, and economic impact of backpackers has also been the subject of recent senate inquiries and high-level reports. This article…Read more
For many people from all walks of life, backpacking around this wonderful country called Australia is nothing short of a dream. Australia is all about the great outdoors and the famous Outback, the laid back lifestyle, the amazing wildlife and…Read more
Finding good farm work with a reputable, fair employer can be tough. You have to do your homework. We asked our friend, and seasoned traveller – Jub Byrant – to write this article to help guide backpackers looking for an awesome…Read more
