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The services backpackers in Australia use most, and the gear worth bringing.

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Places to stay

Hostelworld

The biggest range of hostels in every Aussie city and beach town.

Booking.com

Private rooms, motels and longer stays when you need a break from dorms.

Skyscanner

Compare domestic flights — often cheaper than the bus on long legs.

JUCY

Campervan hire for the road-trip-sleep-anywhere life.

SafetyWing

Monthly travel medical cover you can start and stop as you go.

World Nomads

Travel insurance that covers adventure activities like diving and surfing.

Wise

Move money home and spend in AUD at the real exchange rate.

Airalo

An Aussie eSIM you can set up before you land.

GetYourGuide

Reef trips, Fraser (K’gari) tours, Whitsundays sailing and more.

Viator

Day trips and multi-day tours with free cancellation on most.