Backpacking Australia & New Zealand
Australia New Zealand and the Pacific Islands further out form the Continent will will call Australia and Oceania. You could spend a lifetime in this part of the world but we suggest you not as the culture is divided pretty much by the antipodean or aussie way which I think to me at least is quite similar to that of New Zealand and then there are the Islands like Fiji where the culture is dramatically different.
Australia is so large that some cities like Darwin in the north are closer to Bali in Indonesia than to Sydney in Australia.
Many backpackers from the UK visit Australia as its heavily advertised and popular a bit less so New Zealand after all its a bloody long way !
Travelers to Australia have called the continent the 'most beautiful place in the world' and when you start to look at pictures from a variety of destinations, you can start to see why.
Read more: Australia: Get Ready to Visit the Most Beautiful Place in the World
Read more: Plan Australia Travel - What To See And Do Australia
Sydney is a great city for kids and adults alike, which is why so many people choose it each year as the destination for their family holidays.
Read more: Family Fun in Sydney - Things To Do With Children Sydney
For many young people around the world, the idea of leaving home and working for a year in a foreign city is an attractive one.
Australia is a great place to visit. Those choosing to do so will see things they will not see anywhere else in the world. A great way to explore Australia is to visit the nineteen World Heritage Sites. By viewing these nineteen locations one will get a true taste of Australia.
Sydney Harbour is considered one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world, and for good reason. Port Jackson is the official name of the body of water containing Sydney Harbour, and it’s played a big role in Sydney’s history and its continuing culture.
We’d all love the luxury of indefinite holidays, weeks that drip into months of time off with not a care in the world.
Melbourne is easily the most artistic city in Australia, and what it lacks in pristine beaches compared to Sydney, it more than makes up for in terms of culture. Widely regarded as the fashion and arts capital of the country, Melbourne will reel you in with its passion, class and creativity, and you can’t help but be inspired in a city where expression is everywhere.
Australia’s northeastern state of Queensland is undeniably a great place to visit. Enviable weather, pristine beaches and laid-back locals make it a domestic and international tourism favourite.
Read more: Queensland’s Cities Guide - Cairns Gold Coast Rockhampton & Brisbane
I have travelled a lot, been to many countries, and know flying like it is a common cold to be caught on regular occasion. For a short holiday from Australia to Fiji or the Pacific Islands, a cruise is a way better option, as I just found out. This article is a comparison of two similar holidays… Read on.
Read more: Sydney to Fiji 4 Day Holiday Comparison: Flights and Hotel Package Vs Cruise Holiday
Swirl the glass and tilt its contents away from you. Do they appear ruby red or a deep mauve? Straw yellow or light auburn? Now check for the aroma: does it remind you of pressed flowers, citrus, oak or something else? Wine tasting is a fascinating art and, of course a heady experience. Small wonder of all ‘specialty vacations’ wine tours are probably the most popular.
Read more: A great list of activities to enjoy whilst holidaying at the Whitsundays
For most people in Europe and America, Australia is surrounded by the mystique of the “land down under”. Australia is a Westernized country, but it is so far from the Western centers that it developed its own unique personality.
G’Day all..
Well my 3 weeks in Aus is up, not that long really but I only came here to fill in the gaps from my last visit – Ullura (Ayres Rock), and Darwin.. and so that’s exactly what I did.
Byron Bay is a top place to be if you want to relax and enjoy some scenic beauty whilst on the east coast of Australia.
Read more: Things to do in Byron Bay | Backpacking in Byron Bay Australia
Summary: Some suggestions of hostels or hotels, to stay in Fiji
If you’re thinking of heading to New Zealand’s North Island, we’ve got you covered. Check out these highlights and make the most of your NZ adventure!
Kiaora possums
Would you believe its nearly 6 weeks in NZ, and its time to move on to Australia.. So what have I been up to for the past 6 weeks?
Spent the first few days dosing in and around Auckland, visiting some of the suburbs around Auckland.. and of course figuring out what to do with my time in NZ. I decided to join Kiwi Experience for the South Island, and to do North Island by car (Bustermobile in the pics I sent out) with some dudes I met in Rio. Left Auckland and headed up to the Northlands area ?bay of islands, cape reinga etc. but the weather wasn’t on our side and so instead of taking a boat trip to the islands like we wanted to, we ended up loafing around Pahia. Carried on driving up north to the most northern point in NZ and picked up a Spanish hitchhiker along the way back down. Spent a couple of days driving back to Auckland via the west coast of the northern tip and stopping at random places as and when we felt like it.
