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Planning your next big adventure? Here’s why Australia should be at the top of your list. From iconic coastlines and wild outback to vibrant cities and unique wildlife, this is a backpacker’s dream destination.

Stunning Beaches

Australia’s East Coast is famous for its beaches — think Byron Bay, Bondi, and the Whitsundays. Perfect for surfing, sunbathing, and sailing.

Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach

Incredible Nature & Wildlife

Explore the Great Barrier Reef, hike in national parks, and spot kangaroos, koalas, and dolphins along the way.

Josephine Falls
Josephine Falls

Bucket-List Adventures

Skydive, snorkel, sail, surf, 4WD, hike - Australia is packed with adrenaline-filled experiences from coast to coast.

Two men skydive tandem over the blue ocean and coastline near Mission Beach, Australia, with excited expressions.
Two men skydive tandem over the blue ocean and coastline near Mission Beach, Australia, with excited expressions.

Vibrant Cities

Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne offer the perfect mix of culture, nightlife, and coastal chill. Easy to explore and full of energy.

Sydney
Sydney

Backpacker-Friendly

Great hostels, travel networks, and working holiday options make it one of the best places to meet people and explore on a budget.

Bunk Hostel
Bunk Hostel

Looking for epic landscapes, adventure, and beach vibes? Australia has it all. Click here to explore our Australia tours.

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A large group of snorkellers in life jackets stand waist-deep in turquoise water beside their speedboat, arms raised, below the limestone cliffs of Koh Phi Phi.
Three travellers laughing together on the deck of a sailing boat in the Whitsundays, drinks in hand, open blue sea behind them.
Seven women, some in traditional leaf skirts, smiling together in a shallow jungle stream in Mentawai.
I have just finished the 28 day Aus East Coast Tour and had the best time.

EllieBackpacking Australia, May 2025

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Two travellers grinning at the camera on a boat.