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Backpackers in Australia
Australia is an incredible mix of vast red deserts and white-sand beaches, tropical rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef, sky-scraping modern cities and the great Outback - not to mention its assortment of exotic flora and fauna found nowhere else on earth. The Aussies offer foreign backpackers a myriad of paid work opportunities, and have come to count on temporary workers from abroad. Work and travel for a year in "Oz", and have the ultimate Australian adventure!
Backpackers in Australia
Backpackers in Australia: Where to Stay
Most backpackers in Australia stay overnight in hostels during their travels. The hostels, which can be very comfortable, generally offer a fully-equipped kitchen and washing machines for those backpacking in Australia. Hostels are the perfect place to pick up tips on jobs, tours, cars for purchase, and shared flats. As a backpacker in Australia, you will have access to special offers for a large number of Australian hostels, with the YHA membership that you will receive from us.
Getting hungry for more adventure? Instead of sleeping indoors, you could also spend the night in a tent - backpackers in Australia find camping sites all over the country. A night under the endless starry skies of Australia is a breathtaking experience!
What if I want to stay longer in a certain location?
In this case, it may be cheaper to share a furnished flat or house – move into a shared house or flat! This is relatively easy to do in Australia. You will learn more about finding accommodation at the info-workshop at the beginning of your stay.
Many employers on farms and in some hotels offer accommodation as part of your pay, which makes seeking accommodation and saving money much easier!
Don't Miss:
- Sailing along the 90 Whitsundays, a group of islands along the east coast
- Tasmania's spectacular nature
- Cape Tribulation, north of Cairns
- Kimberley National Park, Western Australia
- Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world
- The opal town of Coober Pedy, southern Australia
- Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Money Matters in Australia
Living standards in Australia are comparable to those of most European countries. You should expect to spend about £ 720 (about US$ 1200 / 800 €) per month as a worker and backpacker in Australia. Of course, your personal lifestyle will influence your general expenses. Don't forget that the cost of living is generally higher in Australia's larger cities.
TravelWorks Tip: Take a sufficient amount of money with you to give yourself a good start - we recommend at least £ 3000 (about US$ 4900 / 3600 €) for a 12-month stay in Australia. You'll have to pay quite a few expenses, especially at the beginning of your stay. When you have access to some money, you will not be under too much pressure as you search for a job.
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