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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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

5 Reasons Why It’s Great to Work and Travel

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Working while travelling is something that more and more people are now trying out. I’ve lived and worked in places while travelling all over the world and can tell you I love it! Here are 5 reasons why I think it’s great to work and travel. 1. It Allows you to Travel Longer There’s no doubt that working while you travel always allows you to extend the amount of time you’re away from home. If you’re earning money while you’re abroad, then you’re going to have more funds and this is certainly going to help you travel for longer. Every Read more

See Kangaroos on the Beach

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Only 35-40 minutes north of Mackay in sugar cane country, Cape Hillsborough is a nature lovers delight. You can feel completely secluded yet always be close to a few of the more necessary creature comforts. An absolute must-do when visiting the National Park is a sunrise experience with the kangaroos on the main beach of Cape Hillsborough. This beach is right in front of the camping ‘resort’ and only a ten minute drive from theNational Park camping at Smalleys Beach (see below for more info about camping n the area). Be sure to get there well before sunrise and pick Read more

19 Signs You’ve Been Living In Sydney Way Too Long

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19) You’ve finally realised that Bondi Beach actually isn’t the best beach in Australia. 18) You’ve figured out to avoid Manly and Bondi Beach on hot day. 17) You go to Coogee or Little Manly instead 16) You’ve completely given up on AFL. 15) You figured out that Darlinghurst is pronounced ‘Darrrrrrrhhh-linggghurst 14) You’re sick of telling everyone back home how much the minimum wage is in Sydney. 13) You know half your pay will go towards rent. 12) You never bother rocking up on time for trains. 11) Getting a seat on public transport is more a dream than Read more

Australian Government to Make $540 Million Off Backpackers!

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Could the Australian working holiday dream be dwindling away? Is the Australian government putting a stranglehold on what working holiday makers can and can’t do. Last week it was that wwoofing and other voluntary work would no longer count towards the second working holiday visa and now there’s a huge tax hike to be effective from Jan 1 2016. What’s next? How will the working holiday tax hike affect you? It’s no drop in the ocean, its 32.5% of your pay!   Good News   If you’re on a working holiday visa at the moment don’t worry you will have 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

7 Must Do Activities in Melbourne

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We hope you enjoy time your in Melbourne, whether its short or long the key is to make the most of it and have a rough plan of what you aim to do. Here’s 7 must do actives while your in Melbourne, if your confused talk to a backpacker travel agent or other fellow backpackers. If you have any recommendations please send them through. 7. Eureka Skydeck   The eureka skydeck offers a stunning 360 degree view around Melbourne. It’s a great way to get a feel for the city and start to understand what Melbourne has to offer. The Read more