AUSTRALIA
- everything you need to know
Australia is one of the world’s most exciting destinations for backpackers and working travellers.
In this guide you’ll find practical tips, realistic travel costs, safety advice, route ideas, what to pack, visa information - including the Working Holiday Visa (WHV) - and more, giving you everything you need to plan your trip with confidence. Whether you're visiting for a few weeks or spending months / years working and travelling, this page will help you get the most out of Australia.
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WHY TRAVEL AUSTRALIA?
✅ Safe and easy to travel - including for solo travellers
✅ Incredible mix of beaches, cities, national parks and outback landscapes
✅ Perfect for road trips and long-distance adventures
✅ Great opportunities to work and travel on a Working Holiday Visa (WHV)
✅ Strong backpacker culture with hostels, road trips and social travel experiences
Australia is a must visit!
For many travellers, it’s the ultimate mix of adventure, freedom and unforgettable road trips - and for plenty of backpackers, it becomes one of the best experiences of their lives.
From world-famous beaches and vibrant coastal cities to vast outback landscapes and unique wildlife you won’t see anywhere else. Australia delivers incredible moments at every turn.
Add in a laid-back lifestyle, buzzing nightlife in cities like Sydney and Melbourne, and the chance to work and travel on a Working Holiday Visa - it’s easy to see why so many travellers fall in love with it.
If you want epic road trips, outdoor adventure, amazing beaches and the opportunity to live and work abroad while exploring - Australia is hard to beat. 🇦🇺
NOT SURE WHERE TO GO?
This will help you find your travel style and pick which countries to visit!
1. ICONIC CITIES
New South Wales, Victoria
Perfect for travellers wanting famous cities, culture, nightlife and classic Australian landmarks.
3. WILD & REMOTE
Western Australia, Tasmania
Huge landscapes, epic road trips and some of the most untouched coastlines on the planet.
2. TROPICAL AUSTRALIA & THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
Queensland
Hot weather, palm-fringed beaches, reef islands and rainforest adventures.
4. OUTBACK & DESERT ADVENTURE
Northern Territory, South Australia
For travellers chasing dramatic landscapes, national parks and Australia’s rugged interior.
5. EAST COAST ROAD TRIP
New South Wales
Queensland
Australia’s most famous backpacker route, stretching from Sydney to Cairns with beach towns, surf spots, islands and the Great Barrier Reef along the way.