After briefly losing its crown as the most popular backpacker destination to the US, Australia is once again back on top. So what makes it such a popular destination?
Based on our own experience of travelling around this great country Lazyshark have compiled our top 10 reasons to visit.
1. Easy to get around - Although a vast country the Greyhound easily connects you from one destination to another. Alternatively it is not too pricey to buy a car, drive round part of the country yourself and then sell it on to the next backpacker at your final stop. We did this on one of our previous visits when travelling from Sydney to Cairns. Another alternative is to hire a car.
2. English language - Makes life so much easier...need I say any more!
3. Lots of work freely available - From fruit picking to bar work there is plenty of choice to help you top up your wallet when funds are running low...
4. Backpacker trail - Is well trodden
5. Welcoming people - The Aussies love to banter, especially with the Poms, over a few beers!
6. Budget accomodation options - Plenty of hostels, B&B's and motels to choose from. From private rooms with your own bathroom to shared dorms there is something on offer to suit all budgets.
7. Cost of living - You can usually get alot for your aussie dollars
8. Warm climate - Nothing better than to travel with the sun on your back. Saves having to pack rain gear aswell!
9. Socialising - A multitude of other travellers to meet. Often the stories you remember and tell to your friends and family when you return back home involve the great, fun and downright weird people whose paths you cross.
10. Events calendar - Music, Festivals, Film, Culture, Sport - you name it - it all happens in Australia.
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