Are you heading to Australia as well? Then visit our NEW sister site www.backpackerboard.com for all the information you need for backpacking in Australia. It has the same great format but is dedicated to OZ. The site includes:
Australia Guide
Find out the essential information including visas, accommodation and transport options. We then give you the highlights of each region in Australia
Transport
Find out about the different transport options with our listings for tour companies, coach and bus passes, car rentals, campervans and more.
Hostels
Find yourself a bed for the night with our detailed hostel listing across Australia. We include all the regions and then break it down into each destinations.
Activities
See what you should be doing whilst backpacking around! From adrenaline and adventure to cultural and sightseeing we show you the activities on offer.
Work & Jobs
If you are heading to Australia with a Working Holiday Visa then this section will help you get your tax number, apply to recruitment agencies and even get yourself a job!
Forum
Got a question that you can't seem to get an answer for? Then come into the forum and ask the team. It's also a great place to meet other travellers!
Articles
Find out in depth information from our experiences travel team.
Welcome to our new guide to backpacking in Australia! Hopefully this miniguide will give you all the information you need to plan a trip to OZ. Any questions pop in our Australia Forum!
Unless you're a kiwi you aren't going to get into Australia without a visa. We outline the options and how to apply.
Most likely you will be landing in Sydney so we've compiled all the hostels so you can sort yourself out when you arrive!
Our mini guide contains answers to the essential questions you will be asking yourself if you are thinking of taking a Working Holiday in OZ or just a short break!
So how do you get to Australia anyway? We have searched through all the options so you don's have to!
The Australian Working Holiday Visa allows you to work and travel in Australia for up to 12 months. So if you need the cash to travel around this is the visa for you!
Unless you are a Kiwi or an Aussie you will need a visitor visa to enter Australia. These can be applied for online or physically. To find out how click here.
Because it's near New Zealand! Only joking. even though New Zealand and Australia are very close together they are two very different countries and deserve to be visited in their own right. The geographical size of Australia means there is always somewhere that has the perfect weather to travel around and explore.
Come in and ask questions about Australia or just meet fellow travellers to travel OZ with!
