Backpacking through Australia
Australia is a dream destination for backpackers, having one of the most diverse variety of landscapes in the world with deserts in the center, tropical rain forests in the north-east and mountain ranges in the south-east. It also offers unique wildlife and perhaps the most friendly and down to earth inhabitants of any country in the world. There is no end of things to do and see in Australia, combined with a large selection of places to stay and ways to travel across this very large island.
Whether you like diving, surfing or trekking through the outback, Australia has it all. You could easily spend a year travelling through Australia and still only see a small fraction of what it has to offer.
Most people will need to have a visa to be able to travel to Australia. There are multiple visa types available, depending on how long you plan to stay and what you plan to do there. Please contact us to find out which visa matches your plans and how to apply for it.
When planning a backpacking holiday don't forget the following:
- Check if you need vaccinations and how long they will take
- Make sure your travel and health insurance are up to date
- Back up your documents - make copies of your passport, ID and visas and email them to yourself
- Turn off data roaming and buy a local sim card
- Research do's and don'ts in local cultures
- Make use of our Travel Emergency Registration and keep up to date with the security situation at your destination(s)
- Don't wait until the last minute to get your visa(s)
You can find all of the details necessary for your visa(s) by using the visa tool below.