TRAVEL IN AUSTRALIA
Whether you're going on a short holiday, taking a gap year or a working holiday in Australia you're going to want to experience as much of this incredible country as your time and money allows.
There's an almost unlimited amount of amazing things you can do in Oz, so to help you decide where you want to go, what you want to do, how much it will cost and how to get around we've put together this guide to travelling in Australia.
And if you need help planning your backpacking adventure in Australia just get in touch with us. We'd love to hear from you!
THE TOP TWENTY
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
IN AUSTRALIA
From sailing around beautiful tropical islands, to diving on the Great Barrier Reef, to sleeping under the stars in the outback, you're going to have so many unforgettable experiences as you travel around Australia. Here's our top twenty best travel experiences.
THE BEST WAYS TO
TRAVEL AROUND AUSTRALIA
Australia is huge! Driving from Sydney to Perth would take you around three days! So if you're going to make the most out of your backpacking trip then it's good to know the best ways to travel around Australia.
You can check out our guide to travelling around Oz.
HOW MUCH DOES IT ALL COST?
To help you figure out where you want to go and what things you'd like to do in Australia you'll need to have a rough idea of how much things cost.
Keep in mind that if you're going to be working in Australia then you'll be able to earn good money to travel more and do more of the things you want to do.
See how much it costs to travel around Oz and have some of the most amazing experiences.
WHERE TO STAY WHEN YOU'RE BACKPACKING
AROUND AUSTRALIA
When you're travelling around Australia you can stay in backpacker hostels, hotels, AirBnB's, outback hotels, an apartment or share house or a campervan or campsite.
We recommend that you spend most of your time in Oz staying at hostels, as they're located almost everywhere you're going to go, are cheap and are a great place to meet people. Hostelworld is a great way to find and book a hostel.
HOW TO GET THE MOST
OUT OF YOUR JOURNEY
If you've travelled all the way to Australia you'll want to get the most out of your journey. Here are a few ways to help you do that..
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Spend your hard earned money on travel and tours and not on alcohol.
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Book all the things you really want to do at the start of your trip.
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Try to keep off your phone and enjoy your surroundings and speak to people.
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Travel with people that you love being with.
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Be brave and go to some places by yourself.
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Be spontaneous!
GET OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Most people that go backpacking in Australia will travel along the east coast and then maybe go to Melbourne.
But some of the most amazing experiences you can have are elsewhere.
Sleeping out under the stars in the Red Centre, snorkelling with whale sharks on the Ningaloo Reef on the west coast, going on safari in Kakadu National Park and sleeping underground in Coober Pedy are just some of the amazing things you can do if you get off the beaten track.