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The East Coast road trip, the Outback, the Great Barrier Reef, and a backpacker culture that's been perfected over decades.
The classic working holiday destination — Australia is expensive but the Working Holiday visa (ages 18–30) lets you earn while you travel. The east coast circuit (Sydney, Byron, Brisbane, Cairns) is one of the world's great backpacker routes.
Each region has a completely different character. Here is what to expect.
Opera House, Bondi Beach, Blue Mountains. The Bondi to Coogee coastal walk is the best free morning in Australia. Blue Mountains (2 hours) feel genuinely wild.
The world's largest coral reef — snorkelling and diving from day boats. The outer reef has better coral health. Live-aboard dive boats (3 days) access the finest sites.
Australia's most liveable city — coffee culture taken very seriously, street art laneways, world-class restaurants. The Great Ocean Road (12 Apostles) is a 3-day self-drive from here.
Uluru at sunrise and sunset changes colour in ways photos don't capture. The Anangu ask visitors not to climb it — walk around it instead (10km, 3.5 hours). Kings Canyon equally extraordinary.
Australia is expensive.
Hostel dorm £25-40.
Cafe breakfast £8-12.
Supermarket self-catering saves significantly.
The Greyhound bus pass and campervans are the traditional budget routes..
Keep 10 metres from all wild animals and never feed them. The Great Barrier Reef is stressed by climate change — choose dive operators supporting reef restoration. Take guided walks with Aboriginal-owned tour operators rather than self-guiding at cultural sites.
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