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5 Best Places to Visit on the Great Ocean Road

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Winding along the southern Victorian coastline in Australia, the Great Ocean Road is one of the country’s most famous tourist attractions. You could easily take 1 week to drive the whole length of the thing, as there really is so much to see and do here. If you’re strapped for time however and can only see the tops spots, then don’t fret, I’ve done the research for you! Here are the 5 best places to visit on the Great Ocean Road. 1. 12 Apostles The mother of them all, the 12 apostles are the most famous attraction on the Great Read more

Government To Reconsider Backpacker Tax

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According to an article published by ABC online the Australian Government is “reconsidering” the “backpacker tax”. This issue has been a hot topic for the past several months. Backpackers have had their say completing our working holiday tax survey and completing the NFF Petition. ( Check backpacker tax survey results) After mounting pressure from Rural, Agriculture and Tourism industry stakeholders it seems the message is getting across.   Tourism Minister Speaks   The Tourism Minister Senator Richard Colbeck told ABC Online he would head a cross-departmental review of the tax. “Legitimate concerns have been raised about the impact the so Read more

4 Essential Road Trip Tips in Western Australia

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  Western Australia is a huge state, think about it, it’s the whole size of Victoria, New South Wales and Queelsnald put together. If you’re driving on the main roads in Western Australia you will find they are actually very good to drive on. However the further remote you travel away from major towns, some roads can turn to dirt and certain weather conditions can impact your drive on these roads. Any weather event being, flood, cyclone, bushfire, storm they all happen here.  To stay up to date here is our top 4 tips to keep you informed of the Read more

5 Aussie Hostels You Need To Check Out!

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  Hostels are a HUGE part of the journey. It’s where you meet people who could easily become your next travel partner for the next however many months. It’s where you get to party the night away or chill in the tv rooms or get a cosy early night before a long productive day. It’s where you find out most of the ‘need to knows’ and ‘where to go’s’ for the destination you’re staying in from the friendly reception staff. It’s also probably one of the best places to book day trips and activities and hours through your hostel, you Read more

9 Great Tips for Backpacking Australia Cheaply

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Unlike many of the countries I’d travelled in before, Australia is different because of its first world status and high cost of living! Don’t let this deter you however, Australia is still a wild, beautiful and incredible place that is only expensive to travel in if you don’t know some good tricks to keeping costs down. Here are 9 great tips for backpacking Australia cheaply to get you started. 9. Find Free Wi-Fi Zones When I first arrived Down Under I couldn’t believe everywhere was charging me to use wi-fi, including hostels where I’d paid to stay! Ever the budget-conscious Read more

8 Common Mistakes You’ll Make When Trying to Find a Job in Australia

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With 2 years’ worth of working holiday job experience behind me in Australia, I’ve had a really good chance to see what works and what doesn’t when it comes to finding employment Down Under. I’ve also had a lot of chance to chat with other people on their working holiday visas, as well as manage and recruit them, so have more than a fair idea about out what does and doesn’t work. With all that in mind, here are 8 common mistakes people make when trying to find working holiday jobs in Australia. 1. Being Ill-Prepared When you’re looking for Read more

10 Signs You’re Getting Travellers “Itchy Feet”

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  Not the kind of itchy feet where you need to see a doctor, I’m talking about the “itchy feet” you get when you feel the need to explore your horizons. Whether it being the complete start of your trip where you quit your job back home, pack a bag and hope to never return or if you’ve been on the go for a while and you want the feeling of turning up somewhere completely new where no soul knows your name or your story. So here’s a list of signs that you need to re-pack your bag and get Read more

Reasons To Love Melbourne

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Melbourne is a little more than just a city, I reckon. I’ve been in Melbourne’s surrounding area on and off for the past year and I’ve never gotten bored of it. It has this atmosphere that keeps me constantly wanting to go back. I’ve seen other Australian cities during my travels such as Sydney, Brisbane, Surfers Paradise, Cairns, and Hobart but Melbs has something else going on. With it’s quirky vibe and so much going on you can’t not love Melbourne. During the summer months the city comes even more alive by putting on festivals and events that are mostly Read more

5 Easy Ways to Get Free Accommodation when Traveling

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Saving money when it comes to accommodation is probably the biggest difference you can make if you’re trying to travel cheap. Getting a free night’s stay therefore is a mega bonus if you haven’t got a huge holiday budget, especially in an expensive country like Australia. Here are my top 5 ways to get free accommodation when traveling. 5. Camping It might sound obvious, but it’s often overlooked. I never leave for any travel adventure without a tent and neither should you! From national parks, to people’s back gardens, showgrounds and community land, pitching your tent across the globe is Read more

7 things you need to know about Road Trains in Australia

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  Overtaking a road train can be the most daunting experience you can come across when driving in outback Australia.  A heavy haulage vehicle that is over 53.5 metres in length with 4 trailers and over 80 tyres, it’s scary to think about. The best advice is don’t be nervous over the sheer size of them when you’re on the road. They are just like any other vehicle you want to overtake, it’s all about the preparation and time to ensure you have adequate room to overtake. Here are our dos and don’ts when you share the road with road Read more