AUSTRALIA IS IDEALLY SUITED TO THE BUDGET CONCIOUS BACKPACKER. There is a large network of good low-cost hostels offering cheap accommodation.

Hostels in Australia are also popular places for meeting fellow travellers from around the world and sharing stories of other cool places to visit. Although there is great competition in the backpacking industry standards of hostels can vary and it is well worth asking for recommendations of places to stay at your next destination.

Hostels often provide a choice of dormitories (usually about 4 – 6 people sharing a room) and a family or double room. In most hostels there will be a bar or social area for meeting fellow travellers, TV rooms, internet access and even possibly a pool.