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8 Great Things to Do at Rainbow Beach

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Most people simply pass through Rainbow Beach on their way to Fraser Island, and to be honest, I did the same. But now, having had a second chance to spend a gorgeous 24hrs in this stunning coastal town, I can certainly recommend stopping there for a bit longer! Here’s my top tips when it comes to spending a great day in this gorgeous coastal town. 8. Enjoy a Classic Aussie Lunch at the Rainbow Beach Surf Club Occupying the best spot in town, the Rainbow Beach Surf Club really is the only place to enjoy lunch or an afternoon drink. Read more

Top 5 Places to Visit in North Queensland

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High up in the tropics, the land of north Queensland feels very different to the rest of Australia. With rainforest coming down to the meet the Great Barrier Reef, coconut palm lined beaches and an even more relaxed attitude to life, this area makes the perfect holiday destination. So to spark your wanderlust and to give you some ideas about the best places to go when you’re up there, here are my top 5 places to visit in north Queensland. 5. Cairns The capital of tropical north Queensland, Cairns sits at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef and is Read more

5 Amazing Places Locals Never Visit in Australia

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Fruit Picking Jobs in Adelaide Hills, South Australia

Nothing amuses more in Australia than when I’ve been told by the locals not to go somewhere, only to end up there and discover it’s near enough paradise. Believe it or not, this has happened on so many occasions, with some Australians telling me not to bother with the most incredible spots. One example was Fraser Island in Queensland – I was told it just a big lump of sand, but it actually turned out to be one of the most stunning places in the world – however I thought I too far-fetched to put in this list! Anyway, to Read more

Manjimup: The Tomato Farm Experience

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Hi everyone, we are a group of 8 backpackers with Australian Working Holiday Visas and have been working and living in Pemberton , Western Australia. We worked for 88 days to get our 2nd year Visa: specified work in a regional area. Through the backpackers hostel in Pemberton we got a job at a tomato farm – ‘Allstates’ in Manjimup. We worked there for about 3 months and this is how we fared. Missing Payments We tried to contact the farmer – Paul Da Silva – several times. The hostel owner – Troy Della Franca – also tried to contact Read more

5 Tips To Save Money While Travelling and Become a Better Person

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Travelling for extended periods of time can be as much about doing it on a budget as it is leaving your comfort zone and developing as a person. At the end of this post I put up a funny photo I stumbled across one day that highlights how good times can happen. Whether you’re on a gap year, working holiday or a 2 month travel getaway making your dollar go further will help you the next day! There’s various ways to cut costs to keep your dream alive but here’s 5 ways that will build a bit of character and Read more