City Guides:

Sydney

Sydney is Australia’s biggest city, and is one the most multicultural cities in the world. The view of Sydney Opera House with Harbor Bridge in the background has become an icon for Australia in general. Take a walk along Sydney’s beatiful harbor, Visit Australia’s most popular beach; Bondi Beach or go dancing in Australias finest night clubs in King’s Cross. No matter what you prefer, Sydney has a lot to offer! Read more about Backpacking Sydney

Brisbane

Brisbane is the state capitol of Queensland and is also the third biggest city in Australia. The city was for a long time seen as just a boring cousin of Sydney and Melbourne, and as a sleepy country town. In recent years, however, has Brisbane grown in to one of the most popular places to live in Australia. Take a stroll through Brisbane’s magnificent parkland and take a swim in the artifical lagoon or spend a day at the Australian Zoo, Steve Irwins lifeproject. Read more about Backpacking in Brisbane.

Melbourne

Many backpackers don’t stray off the well-worn, East Coast path from Cairns down to Sydney. That’s a mistake, especially when you talk about all of the great things that the second largest city in Australia has to offer. Melbourne, Victoria has some wonderful opportunities for travelers to cut loose and enjoy themselves, and you’ll likely have a more authentically Australian experience than you’d find elsewhere in the country. Read more about Backpacking Melbourne

Perth

Geographically speaking, Perth is a country away from Australia’s other major cities of Sydney and Melbourne. When it comes to the vibe and feeling of the city, however, it’s a whole world apart. While the other metropolises seem to hustle and bustle all day long, Perth is a more laid back alternative. Perhaps that’s a result of the fact that it’s pretty much all by itself out in Western Australia. In any case, it’s definitely worth a visit. Read more Backpacking tips for Perth