Stunning landscapes, exotic wildlife, cosmopolitan cities and a laid-back outdoor lifestyle - it's easy to see why Australia is the ultimate backpacker destination. Australia has so much to offer so take a look at our guide to each of its states and take your pick of the best experiences and top places to crash at the end of a hard day.
From miles of white sandy surf beaches to the legendary Outback, it's all within easy reach.
A year-round warm climate, friendly locals, world-class surf and island beaches, bustling cities, tropical rainforest...
Golden beaches, wild terrain, non-stop sports events, a vibrant nightlife and home to cosmopolitan Sydney....
The Northern Territory is the real outback...where the pace of life winds down and the scale of nature soothes the soul.
Sun, adventure, an awesome natural environment and friendly people... the West Coast has it all – at any time of year.