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Backpacking 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!
Backpacking in Australia
Backpacking in Australia – but how?
Wondering how you'll get around, backpacking in Australia? Several national bus companies are a good option for backpackers without a car; buses are cheap, reliable, and comfortable. Buy a bus pass and go backpacking all over Australia at a reduced price.
Train connections are few and far between, and though it is nice to go by train, it also costs a fortune. Many backpackers in Australia rent or buy a car. This makes a lot of sense if you are travelling in a group.
Depending on your plans, a domestic flight is worth considering - Australia is as large as Europe. Take a look at the chart below!
Backpacking in the land of the Aborigines
For over 50,000 years, the Aborigines, the original inhabitants of Australia, have lived on the Red Continent. The Aboriginal culture is therefore the oldest living culture on earth. Recently, Aboriginal culture, history, art, and ideas have attracted increasing interest and recognition. This is well-deserved, as it is the fascinating culture of a people living in close connection with nature.
X-mas Down Under
Imagine yourself on a hot, sunny day, standing on the beach in shorts with a steak roasting on the BBQ and an ice cold beer in your hand... on Christmas Day. Yes, that's how Australians celebrate Christmas! Many traditions are reminiscent of Christmas in Great Britain, but Christmas songs like "Let it Snow" and "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" sound a bit bizarre in the blazing summer sun!
TravelWorks Tip: Visit one of the many “Carols by Candlelight” events on December 24th. Equipped with candles, you will be one of hundreds of people singing Christmas carols at an open-air event in a harmonious and relaxed atmosphere, with artists, bands, and orchestras.
| From | To | Distance (km) | Flight (hrs) | Bus (hrs) | Train (hrs) |
| Sydney | Melbourne | 872 | 1.10 | 14.00 | 10.00 |
| Melbourne | Adelaide | 731 | 1.05 | 10.00 | 12.00 |
| Adelaide | Alice Springs | 1533 | 2.00 | 19.00 | 20.00 |
| Adelaide | Perth | 2706 | 3.00 | 34.00 | 38.00 |
| Darwin | Alice Springs | 1489 | 1.50 | 19.00 | 24.00 |
| Alice Springs | Ayers Rock | 433 | 0.40 | 6.00 | - |
| Cairns | Brisbane | 1716 | 2.05 | 23.00 | 30.00 |
| Brisbane | Sydney | 965 | 1.20 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
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