Backpacking in Australia is very popular. There is an abundance of hostels to choose from although they vary in style greatly from the large city hostels of Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to the smaller tropical hostels of far northern Queensland to the working outback farmstays.

Many hostels have great facilities which include swimming pools, pool tables, BBQ, communal living areas, internet and laundry services and many have 24 hour access. Some of the larger hostels sport thier own cafe, and bars that become a backpackers melting pot after dark. If you are looking for work, some hostels even provide a job search service for backpackers.

Backpacking is usually very fluid and without strict itineraries, showing up to hostels when your arrive in town is acceptable. The only problem is that the best hostels fill up pretty quickly especially during peak times. If you don’t mind sleeping at the bus stop (not advised) perhaps take a look at the hostels at the places you are going to end up. Hostels can be booked on line saving heaps of worry about where you will sleep.  Check out availably and pricing of hostels throughout Australia online.

We will also try and keep you up to date with the top hostels in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane over time so check out some of the related articles.