Backpackers Blog
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 
Updated: September 2019 The rules, they are a-changin’ – Bob Dylan. Sort of. Are you thinking about a working holiday in Australia? Perhaps you’re already here, and are looking to extend your stay into a second or third year. Looking…Read more
Becoming an au pair can be a daunting yet exciting experience. What will their home be like? What are the families rules? How will you settle in? Will you be a good fit for them? These are all questions I’m…Read more
This helpful guide is written by our guest writer, Izzie. Izzie is a backpacker, originally from UK, who is currently travelling around Australia. She has completed her 88 days of eligible farm work and is has more recently enjoyed au-pair…Read more
We’ve all heard similar stories. A backpacker takes a job in the middle of nowhere, only to realise that they’ve ended up with the boss from hell, or that the job description doesn’t exactly line up with reality. They’re stuck…Read more
We have received a number of complaints regarding employment with a Melbourne based leaflet distribution company. Many backpackers who completed work for this employer all report not being paid and not getting any response from the employer. These ads have…Read more
(TL;DR complete our tax calculator to work out your refund) Here are some real world examples to help increase the refund on your backpacker tax return. Start your Tax Refund Application (It should take about 5:00mins) The thorny issue of…Read more
Backpacker Job Board readers can signup today with CurrencyFair and get three free transfers! Transferring Money Overseas Using CurrencyFair CurrencyFair is a peer-to-peer international money transfer system that promises to provide the most competitive exchange rates on the market. While not…Read more
When you planned your Aussie adventure, you probably didn’t put its lakes at the top of your must-see list. Sure, Australia has hundreds of beautiful places to visit – the Blue Mountains, Fraser Island and Bondi Beach might very well…Read more
TransferWise is a fast-growing money transfer service that promises to be the cheapest way to send money online, internationally. Go to TransferWise As a money-strapped backpacker and a freelance worker, I often rely on international money transfers to fund my…Read more
It’s recently been brought to our attention a scam that has been doing the rounds on job boards for some time. The scam is straightforward. A seemingly legitimate employer requests applicants to pay an upfront fee to complete a police…Read more
Unlike traditional vlogging, Instagram influencers share their adventures through amazing photos, but with short videos and Instagram stories becoming so popular this year, your favourite Instagram travellers are now sharing their travels in multimedias. Here’s some names you need to…Read more