Welcome to Backpacking Around Australia
"Plan, Save and Making sure you're having Fun"

Hi I'm Bruce. I'm here to help you plan your backpacking around Australia trip. If you're just starting out, check out our Travel Tips section on getting here and visa information. You'll find some fantastic discounted accommodation and tours. All you have to do is make you're booking through this website now! We're always working on improving this site for you. If you have any suggestions or comments please complete the suggestions/comments form. On my right we have our quick links. If you know your destination why not click on the map of Australia to get more information on that State. If you get lost you can always click the Backpacking Around logo on the top left and this take you back to here. So get your backpack on start looking.

Backpacker Jobs in Australia If you're searching for a job in Australia go to - www.work2excite.com The website caters for backpackers seeking jobs in Australia. You can sign up for daily job alerts from fruit picking, marketing/sales, health care and much more. Free to sign up! NB. Having a mobile phone number to call you on for a job is valuable. We can help you get a mobile number before you arrive. Get yours now! Watch Out ACCC accepts undertaking over misleading job ads A small business owner has admitted to misleading jobseekers, including international tourists, about the availability of work in Taree and other parts of New South Wales and Queensland. Mr Richard Alexander Roberson, trading as Backpacker Employment Services published ... ... [Read More] Latest Backpacker Jobs Available. More on www.work2excite.com

Working Holiday Information for Australia

If you are from the Belgium, Canada, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan and United Kingdom you can apply for a Australian working holiday visa. Generally, you should be between the ages of 18 to 30.

For more information go to our Travel Tips section.

Travel Tips For Backpackers

Mobile Phones for Australia

Need a mobile phone number in Australia? We have just partnered up with a telecommunications company that can organise a mobile phone number before you arrive so you can give to family, friends and employers. You can even make international calls on local mobile phone call rates. No plans. Some of the features available - No flagfall on any calls; International calls at local rates; Very Low call rates; No contracts; Plans from $1 per month (best low plan in Australia) to $95.00; Weekly email spend alerts (SMS alerts optional); View bill online; Easy to understand.; Free to call TDU customer service; Free voicemail deposit. Get it now

Backpacker Hostel Accommodation Australia

Looking for accommodation? Search in our accommodation section for great backpacker accommodation includes, hostels, hotels, camping grounds and much more.

Getting Around Australia

Regional Express (REX) is the only regional airline in Australia that offers unlimited travel for the best value ever. $499 unlimited for one month* and $949 for two months*. For more information go to REX (* - Conditions Apply). This company is based on the east coast of Australia.

The Rail Explorer Pass gives you 6 months of unlimited travel aboard The Legendary Ghan, the mighty Indian Pacific and The Overland for only A$590.00*. (Conditions apply). Discover Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Darwin, Melbourne and all stops in between, (a $15 fuel price surcharge applies to each sector).

Current Travel Discounts for Australian Airfares

Backpackers Noticeboard

Check out our Noticeboard. Here you will find -

• Latest Discounts from advertisers on website.
• Starting Point - General questions about backpacking in Australia.
• Accommodation - Need accommodation or have some to offer.
• Buy & Sell - Need something or getting rid of stuff.
• Lifts - If you want a driving companion or need a lift to somewhere.
• Trade & Swap - If you want to trade or swap.
• Travel Companions - Find your new travel companion here.
• Awesome Travel Tips - Find out what other backpackers have found on their trip.

Latest posts on the Noticeboard. Get Heard. Add your message now!

Recommend Reading

The Lonely Planet publishes great Australian travel guides which contain useful information on backpacking Aust*ralia.

You will notice that most backpackers travelling Australia will carry this book. Buy one before you leave.

We have other books located in our travel tips section under bookshop. Also each destination has specific books for that destination you may want to go to.

Watch the Backpacking Australia Guide

Location in Review

This month we're head to Perth, Western Australia. Western Australia is the biggest state of Australia with over 2.5 million square kilometers and a population of over 1.8 million people. The capital city of Western Australia is sunny Perth, which is located on the Swan River. Perth has a relaxing atmosphere and some great beaches to chose from. Nightlife is found in Northbridge with its various restaurants, pubs and nightclubs.