Backpacking all around Australia is a fantastic way to experience the sights of one of the world’s most exciting holiday destinations. For the traveller who loves nothing better than trekking around a beautiful country, Australia is the place to go since it’s the most popular country for backpacking worldwide.
One of the best things about backpacking around Australia is that you could spend an entire year exploring each region and still not see the attractions by spending as much time as you want in each area. You can plan your route ahead of time or be spontaneous and go where the spirit moves you.
What Australia Has To Offer
Australia is a backpackers dream. The country is perfectly set up for anyone who wants to spend six months or even a year exploring. Some people even end up getting a camper and camping all over the country. Hundreds of hostels for hikers and backpackers are throughout around the country; the accommodations are clean and comfortable, and it’s easy to arrange transportation from one location to the next.
Heading down under offers the opportunity to make friends from around the world who share your love for backpacking. Some suggestions to follow before you begin your Australian adventure can contribute to making the journey everything you expect.
Food and Drink
A lot of backpackers travelling around Australia take advantage of the abundance of Asian cuisine that’s available in the major cities and small towns. Asian food is inexpensive, filling, and tastes great. Cooking yourself is a good way to enjoy the food you like and save money since you aren’t dining out every night. Check out this article if you are looking to dine on a shoestring.
Australia also has one of the most vibrant coffee cultures. Visitors from Europe are often surprised at the quality and variety of coffee blends in the Country, much of which is due to the influence of European immigrants who brought their coffee culture with them.
And if you are “outback” they even have a way of making real Italian Coffee in the bush with a portable coffee machine called the Handpresso; a lightweight coffee maker designed to take easy serve espresso pods, giving you real Italian Coffee on the road.
Backpacking Destinations and Itineraries
If your have between three and six weeks and want an unforgettable experience, the east coast of Australia offers the chance to see the sights of Cairns and Sydney, with Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road if you want to extend your trip. In Sydney, visit the harbour and take the coastal walk between Bondi and Coogee Beaches. Blue Mountains National Park is to the west of the city. Towns near Port Macquarie are ideal for bush walks with some of Australia’s best surfing on the coast.
Before you go to Cairns, pop over to Magnetic Island for some of the best walks on the east coast. The best way to observe koalas in their native habitat is on the Fort Walk. If skydiving is on the bucket list, head over to Mission Beach; the most inexpensive spot in the area to learn skydiving. When you get to Cairns, you’ve arrived at the Great Barrier Reef.
The Gold Coast of Queensland is a beautiful, laid-back region. Explore the World Heritage Gondwana Rainforest, camp out or hike the trails. Surfer’s Paradise Beach is known by surfers worldwide. Make new friends at the cafes of Burleigh Heads.
Fraser Island is a must-see destination. The World Heritage site is the largest sand island in the world. Meet Australia’s wildlife or explore the cliffs, the rainforest or go on a whale watch tour. You may even spot one of Australia’s endangered dingos. The island offers accommodations for all budgets.
Backpackers can stay in group accommodations and enjoy the restaurants, bars, or cafes. Agnes Water, on the main coastal road in Queensland, is another famous surfing spot and is on the Great Barrier Reef’s southern tip. Accommodations include hostels with basic amenities to luxury apartments and retreats with WiFi, swimming pools, bars, and bike rentals.
The Whitsundays are an island chain off the coast of central Queensland. The landscape is stunning, the beaches are secluded, and the people are friendly. The islands are on the Great Barrier Reef, with accommodations that are eco-friendly. Airlie Beach is known for hostels for backpackers, with diving, snorkelling, swimming, islands to explore, and exciting nightlife.
Places To Stay
Australia is gorgeous- it has a wide variety of landscape- from deserts and rainforests to beaches, forests, and grasslands. There are many places to stay at but the most fun is a place that’s comfortable and offers you a great breakfast as well! Here are some of the best bed and breakfasts in Australia:
Ningaloo Bed and Breakfast– located in Exmouth, in Western Australia, this B & B is spread over 2.5 acres of bushland. Situated close to the Ningaloo reef, this lovely space has space for six adults. It’s perfect for a quiet vacation, immersed in nature and enjoying the beauty of this wondrous landscape. There’s something or the other to do the whole year through on the Reef, and this is the perfect place for nature enthusiasts.
Mary’s Bed and Breakfast is situated at the base of Bold Park Bushland. With its comfortable rooms and continental breakfast, this is a popular choice for travellers keen to see and experience the bushland. There are beaches at a few kilometres away, as is King’s Park and the Museum. You also have great food choices, sports and the village of Claremont. The King Studio and the apartments have all amenities, garage, and private entrance.
The 12 Apostles Bed and Breakfast is a lovely farmhouse situated on a hill behind the 12 Apostles. If you want to feel a sense of being in the countryside, this is the place for you. The sea views are calming and exciting, there’s a lovely garden to relax in, and just a few minutes away is the magnificent 12 Apostles. The breakfast and the views are both gorgeous. You may have seen many a sunrise or sunset, but nothing quite like the one from here.
For a different type of B&B, head to Coober Pedy and check out the underground VenusHill Bed and Breakfast. Even the approach is great- a tunnel at a slight angle. It starts from here- the excitement and magic. The underground accommodation is warm in winters and cool in summers. It has a complete kitchen, all amenities and a chance to experience the mining life.
Launceston Bed and Breakfast Retreat- for a view of the river and some exciting wildlife sightings, check out this space. It’s gorgeous not only for its location but also for how lovely the property is. The South Esk river keeps you company throughout. It’s about 15 minutes from Brisbane St mall, and the Cataract Gorge. It’s also close to the river and you can spot a lot of wildlife here- wallabies, kangaroos, etc.
Amber Lodge Bed and Breakfast– situated in a World Heritage Forest, this is one beautiful property. It has an old world feel to it- with its high ceilings, and wooden interiors. The Tamborine Mountains are a perfect backdrop to this property. Explore the wineries of the region, take a walk through the forest or just explore the space- the Markets are delightful. There’s a lot to do in this gorgeous country. Head to South East Queensland for this place.
In Sydney, check out the Cecil Street B&B Manly. Set in a residential neighbourhood, the two warm and inviting rooms are comfortable and put you right in the centre of everything- the B&B is less than 4 kilometres from the Sydney Harbour National Park and just 15 minutes away from Manly Beach. Sydney is a vibrant, alive space and being at Manly will help you enjoy it even more so. Shop, visit the opera, take a trip to the outskirts- everything is well within reach.
Nestled in the Derwent Valley in Tasmania is the Roslyn House. This Bed and Breakfast has a great rustic feel, what with its furniture and decorative elements. A hearty country breakfast awaits before you set off on your day of exploration- the Mount Field National Park is 20 minutes away and the city of Hobart is less than an hour’s drive off. This is absolutely breath-taking property- green lush grounds, lovely gardens and well-appointed rooms.
Como Waters Bed and Breakfast, in Perth, Western Australia, has three comfortable rooms and parking. It’s 10 minutes by car from the City Center, and about half an hour from Fremantle. The Como is close to eating joints and stores. There’s a private courtyard to take advantage of the beautiful weather. It’s close to the Swan Valley wineries too and that makes for a fabulous trip.
Thanks to online sites, finding a vacation rental is easy today. A guest is spoilt for choice- from AirBNB to specific sites devoted to Bed & Breakfasts, Vacation rentals, be it apartments, villas or condos. But there’s one thing that you need to do- take the time and effort to learn all about your hosts and the spaces they are renting out by doing a background check. Check the location, the proximity to places of interest and tourist choice and then take a call on where you want to go.
Enjoy a wonderful vacation!