Backpacker Accommodation Australia

Planning to backpack Australia, then this section provides you with a description on over 150 cities and towns around Australia. It lists things to do and see for backpackers and also how you get to and from these places. There is a wide variety of accommodation around Australia, from budget backpackers hostels to deluxe hotels and resorts.
If the universe ever needs a backpackers’ heaven, Australia is well qualified for the title. In the eyes of young independent travellers (and a lot of other people as well), the country has a lot in its favour.

Australia is the Worlds largest island being 7,682,300 km square with a coastline of 36,735km. It is the size of the 48 mainland states of America with a population of only 19 million people.

The types of youth hostel/ backpacker accommodation around Cairns ranges from converted houses, old motels to brand new and purpose built places. It’s probably a good idea to book your first few nights’ accommodation in advance to ensure you have a bed. Once you get here you can decide to stay where you are, or look around for something different depending on your needs.

Australia is as diverse as it is wide. The northern part of the country has a sub-tropical climate, central Australia is an arid desert and southern Australia experiences snow over winter. Much of the county is sparsely populated with the eastern seaboard having the greatest populous. The largest cities in Australia are Sydney and Melbourne, both with populations of 4 million and 3.5 million people respectively. Victoria and New South Wales support 11 million persons.

The sunshine state, with its sub tropical climate, is a popular destination for all travelers. Queensland is as diverse as it is wide.

Along the coastal fringe are tropical rainforests, picturesque islands and rich agriculture. Alternatively, central Queensland offers sparse outback landscapes and breath taking sunsets.
Brisbane, the capital, is situated in the south-east corner of the state. The east coast stretches over two thousand kilometers through several coastal townships up to Cairns and Cape Tribulation. A major attraction of Queensland is the Great Barrier Reef which runs almost the entire length of the coast. The temperate climate and crystal clear waters are very conducive to a wide variety of water activities. Unlike the southern states of Australia, the weather is tropical and consists of a wet and dry season. November to May (Summer) is the wet / hot season.

Along the coast of Queensland there are an abundance of things to see and do. These include scuba diving on and around the Barrier Reef, bushwalking at one of the 220 national parks, white-water rafting, sea canoeing, surfing, fishing and much, much more,

South Australia has a population of 1.47 million with just over a million people residing in metropolitan Adelaide. It is the wine making capital of Australia, producing 50% of Australia's wines and 65% of the National wine exports. South Australia also lays claim to being the Opal capital of the world.
The state's capital is Adelaide, a cosmopolitan city with an abundance of restaurants and parklands.

North of the lush metropolitan and agricultural areas, is classic 'Outback Australia'. Sparsely populated, dry and arid, it has the occasional town popping up in the middle of nowhere.

New South Wales has the largest population in Australia with approximately 6.25 million people. The hub of the state is its capital Sydney. The city boasts famous Australian icons, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. West of Sydney is the Blue Mountains, a part of the Great Dividing Range, while at the south of the state is the Snowy Mountains. There are also the wineries of the Hunter Valley and numerous beaches for surfing and swimming along the coast of the state.

The Northern Territory has one of Australia's great icons, Ayres Rock (Uluru). There is great contrast between the arid, red desert area of the inland and the wet tropics of the north, including the state's capital, Darwin. The Northern Territory has many natural attractions to explore including Kakadu, a World Heritage listed National Park, Katherine Gorge and Kings Canyon.

Western Australia is the largest state in Australia with a majority of its area being desolate and arid. The capital of the Western Australia is Perth, located in the south- west corner of the state.
Western Australia has several unique experiences including Monkey Mia, a place where dolphins mingle with people, and diving with whale sharks. There are also the picturesque national parks, pristine beaches and wineries to be explored. As the state is relatively isolated compared to the eastern seaboard of Australia, the ruggedness remains intact and the natural beauty remains undisturbed.

Victoria is the smallest main land state in Australia, but is the second most populated area with approximately 4.6 million people. Melbourne is the capital and located on Port Phillip Bay. Victoria has many national parks, excellent beaches and a sports culture that is second to none. Central Victoria is rich agricultural land. It extends to the Murray River, the state's northern border, separating it from New South Wales. The southern coastal fringe of the state is rugged however easily explored via the Great Ocean Road that extends to South Australia.

Being a mecca for Backpackers, you’ll find hundreds of places in and around Cairns and the Tropical North Queensland region to rest your weary head at the end of a long day. There’s backpacker accommodation to suit every budget, from dorms and hotels to short-term rentals of fully furnished flats.