20 Things To Know BEFORE Coming To Australia 🇦🇺 (Tips For Travelling East Coast Australia)

[@StokedForTravel]

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[@lover-of-fate]

great information value mate.

[@Toady773]

Some reason I’m watching this after I go to Australia

[@StokedForTravel]

@@Toady773 missing it already?!

[@AlvinSeville1]

Just a few tips I wanna add here if you're from the Western Hemisphere: 1). When you fly, you might actually arive in Australia two days later, depending of the time of day you leave (time of flight + time zone change). 2). If driving, they drive on the left side of the road and the steering wheel is on the right side of the car. 3). Seasons are reversed if you're visiting from the Northern Hemisphere. Also, for the most part if you're in the southern part of the country, the midday sun is in the northern sky. Hope this helps. I enjoyed your video. 👍🙂

[@StokedForTravel]

Some great tips there, thanks for sharing 😊

[@Byefriendo]

For a sense of scale, the record time for a lap around australia by car, basically a round trip cannonball run, is over 5 days straight.

[@StokedForTravel]

What an epic fact, thanks for sharing! It’s a pretty damn big place for sure!

[@maxshepherd926]

Another good point you made… driving can be 300/400$ in fuel to drive but flying can be 50/100$ and 1/5 of the time.

[@StokedForTravel]

100% - doing a little bit of research can certainly save you alot of $ and help you make the most of your time :)

[@milkisses9532]

i’m an aussie and if you’re going to immigrate to australia then choose ur city wisely. if u like a good, fun and alive city with suburbs where everyone knows everyone then melbourne is a good lace for u. melbourne has tons of fun things and activities to enjoy as well as a lot of history. it’s also close to a ton of other theme parks and LOADS of water parks. if u like an interesting, foreign wild kind of experience then perth. queensland is more of a holiday spot but also a great place to live especially with the beaches. it’s ok the tropical side and u get to experience good people. tasmania is has TONS of history and if u love historical stuff and artefacts then tasmainia is the right place for u. it has so so many programs and other things regarding aboriginal australian culture. overall there’s different slang words and places in each part of australia….but all of them have rlly good beaches lol. and a big message to NOT climb uluru, RESPECT THE LAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS OF THE LAND especially in the same area as uluṟu

[@StokedForTravel]

some good tips in there Ana, thanks for sharing!

[@michaellee4537]

What about sydney, you must be from Melbourne

[@javedamjad711]

I’m going Australia tomorrow!

[@StokedForTravel]

Yeewwwwww! You are aware they’re not letting in international arrivals at the moment right though? Unless you’re kiwi 🤣

[@jayyluxe1779]

How was it and what were the travel requirements?

[@pinayladyoz8044]

Big lie......only Australian citizens and those holding Permanent residency allowed to get in to the country plus mandatory 14 days hotel quarantine.

[@C_Burke]

How was it??

[@jamesgallagher3317]

Did A dingo ate your baybie

[@mfanwelikeit3760]

Really great overview, as an Australian you covered some great points!

[@StokedForTravel]

glad you think so! Anything else you'd add?

[@westnblu]

Whitehaven beach in the Whitsundays is also highly recommended. A bit of trivia for everyone reading this. The sand on Whitehaven beach is so fine it was used by NASA to construct the Lens for the Hubble space telescope

[@StokedForTravel]

Another epic stop for sure! Did you do an overnight trip?

[@westnblu]

@@StokedForTravel no didnt even realize u could haha

[@StokedForTravel]

@@westnblu such a good way to explore the islands :)

[@deirdrefisher2773]

Great summery, now all we need is boarders to open for you all to come on down. You’ll love it like we do 🇦🇺 👍

[@StokedForTravel]

For sure! Will be epic when borders start opening up more again

[@retro-_-3075]

Im going to Australia in 2 weeks for a 4 month stay/travel. Ive got so much to plan!!!

[@StokedForTravel]

Yewwwwww exciting times! Let me know if you have any questions

[@retro-_-3075]

@@StokedForTravel yesss! Thank you, i will!

[@a.arixl1123]

I live in Australia and I recommend Queensland it has great theme parks/water parks such as Sea world, Movie world, Wet n Wild, ect. :)

[@benshelton358]

That’s where I’m honing to live

[@staceyii7366]

Traveling to Australia is such a dream!! I'm looking forward to studying there...cause iam senior high school now... you've made me more excited to gooo... wohoooo 😂💜

[@StokedForTravel]

Yewwwww what an epic choice for studying abroad! I know you’ll love it! 🤙

[@jackofallvidz9418]

Moving abroad for the first time from Skye, Scotland to Melbourne. 1 week to go! Cant even explain how i feel! Wish me luck! 😁

[@StokedForTravel]

Yeewwwww enjoy Jack! If you need any help with anything let me know 🤙

[@jackofallvidz9418]

@@StokedForTravel thank you! Infact here's a little query! So my starting salary is 58,000 aud, how much should i be paying weekly for a furnished apartment but yet still having the funds to enjoy the city?

[@StokedForTravel]

@@jackofallvidz9418 geez not 100% sure on that one in Melbourne to be honest. Share rooms up Byron way are around $250-300 PW

[@sharonmorris1299]

I'm in WA, definitely need a specific post just for this state. BTW Goon is not bad quality, it's just people drink too much.

[@StokedForTravel]

100%, WA is an epic adventure in itself! Well the cheap goon is certainly not great, but there are some pretty tasty ones if you drink in moderation!

[@obliviousdave562]

great video! really helpful

[@StokedForTravel]

Happy days Dave 🤙

[@nobby6969]

I’m going to Australia at the end of next month and this has really got me hyped! Thank you!

[@StokedForTravel]

Yewwwwwww happy days! Enjoy! Glad the video helped 😊 if you need to book any trips or tours check out the crew at RTWBackpackers.com 🤙

[@izzy8451]

HOWS UR TRIPPP!!

[@nobby6969]

@@izzy8451 pretty good so far! Spent the first month and a bit in Brizzy. Now got a couple days in gold coast, then heading to Splendour. It’s awesome here

[@user-ii9rm9zu9p]

thanks for this video - cant wait for my future AUS trip!

[@StokedForTravel]

No worries! Stoked it helped! Let me know if you have any other questions 😊

[@user-ii9rm9zu9p]

Sure will!

[@user-gz4xh1ek1z]

I’m going on my own for a month on the 27th of February… I’m excited and also nervous

[@StokedForTravel]

Yewwwww have fun Jordan - you’ll love it! Hit up the guys at YourOzTrip.com if you need any tours booked 🤙

[@jacobcuntington2540]

You can punch out melbun to Cairns in 24hrs, don't worry about 4-6 weeks, not that much shit to see. Don't touch goon. Western Australia is pristine, desolate but worth it. Go to the far north for the rainforest especially the Daintree. Whitsundaysss

[@StokedForTravel]

I’m going to disagree with the Melbourne to cairns statement - heaps of incredible stuff between those two places! WA is nothing short of epic though, so stunning’

[@Ninchi_TrueCrime]

@@StokedForTravelI agree - I did Melbourne to Byron a few years ago - via vic coast- lakes entrance onwards, I spent roughly 3 weeks doing this & could have quite happily extended

[@adolphinemisekabu291]

Thanks for the video,my daughter is going to Australia ✈️

[@StokedForTravel]

Yewwww exciting times! If she needs any help planning let me know - and check out RTWBackpackers.com for some epic tour deals!

[@shahbazbutt8091]

@@StokedForTravel I am going to Australia this month. I need some help and information. Can u plz?

[@BaliOtomotif]

Thank you for the awesome video .. greetings from BALI ISLAND VLOGGER.

[@StokedForTravel]

Stoked you enjoyed it 🤙

[@efraimvd9657]

Hello, I was wondering what kind of shoes you would recommend for travelling the east coast between December and January. I read it could be very hot, but there also could be lots of rain. I highly doubt about waterproof shoes, or breathable shoes. Both features at one shoe isn't really an option. So by your experience, which shoes would you recommend?

[@StokedForTravel]

Honestly, I barely wear shoes in Australia, a pair of flip flops is usually the go! If you do want footwear, your usual, comfortable trainers should be fine, with perhaps some hiking boots if you plan on doing anything like that. Worse case scenario, you can always pick up a pair out there if you find you've chosen wrong :)

[@saxonsteve]

This video is great for an overview and very informative.Can anyone tell me if GPS here in the USA 🇺🇸 works in Australia or do we have to do something to our iPhones?

[@StokedForTravel]

Glad it helped out! Your iPhone should work no worries with GPS over here, and you can grab a local SIM at the airport with some good data bundles!

[@giocurve]

Hello, I'm visiting from California and I'm applying for the Australian Visa, it says it will cost me $153 AUD. That is about $105 American dollars. Does this sound right? Seems quite high.

[@StokedForTravel]

The visa cost does depend on your passport but for most nationalities there is a free tourist visa which you can easily apply for online via the Aussie immigration site: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au There is a paid tourism visa too, but double check if the free option applies first! 🤙

[@harriet676]

I don’t know why i live in Australia but still watch this -_-

[@StokedForTravel]

hahaha i'll take that as a compliment! Any tips you'd pass on to future travellers?

[@boyscouts83712]

Traveling to Australia next may! Can't wait!

[@StokedForTravel]

Yewwwwww! Let me know if you need any help 😊🤙

[@boyscouts83712]

@@StokedForTravel my dad and I live in the US and our cruise is out of Brisbane and going to Singapore. We're going to be flying out of Orlando, Florida. Should we go via connection in LA or else were? Should we go directly to Sydney and then up to Brisbane? It's my first time in this part of the world, 2nd time for my father. Any help hints and tips?

[@StokedForTravel]

Not too sure about the flight path - best to see which are the best deals on that. As for flying into elsewhere, if you fly into Sydney you could explore there for a few days, then drive or fly to Byron and finish up in Brissie. Alternatively you could start in Cairns, hit the Barrier reef and drop down to Brisbane via the Whitsundays and Fraser Island. Really depends on how much time and budget you have to play with

[@boyscouts83712]

@@StokedForTravel cool! Thanks

[@timmartin2894]

In terms of documents what is needed - is it a passport, a visa and a covid test and then just then flight tickets?I’m thinking of applying using the Evisa website but there is also the new UK ETA process that is coming out shortly. Is there anything else in terms of documentation. And would it be the same process for travelling to US / Cananda?

[@StokedForTravel]

Hey Tim - they’ve also relaxed the covid test requirement now (double check though before flying) so just passport and visa. Most nationalities can apply for a free tourist visa on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au I’d also highly recommend travel insurance too. Not too sure on US or Canada at the mo 🤙

[@littlesarahautism9787]

I want to travel to Australia by myself but I want to know where is the safest place to stay p.s great video thank you

[@StokedForTravel]

It’s a pretty safe country to travel to be honest - plenty of awesome hostels to stay at all over 😊

[@joxp6971]

I live here and always wonder why byron bay is alwys praised,theres better places in australia than BB.,the whitsundays for a start.

[@StokedForTravel]

I guess it depends what you're looking for. For a lot of travellers Byron has that Aussie surf lifestyle, epic beaches and good nightlife too so it ticks a lot of boxes. I agree though, Oz has some other incredible spots that are overlooked...

[@a_solo_yolo]

If you have a layover in say Melbourne and you’re going to Perth, do you have to get your luggage at baggage claim each layover like in the US or do the airlines do that for you? Flying Virgin btw.

[@StokedForTravel]

Good question - and it'll depend on your flight ticket. Best to ask when you check in for your original flight and ask if it's going all the way through to Perth. I have had to collect and recheck on flights via Melbourne before though

[@irisp5858]

To anyone reading this: for backpacking the east coast from Sydney to Cairns, what month would you recommend? According to my research I would say either May-April or september-october. I have a hard time choosing between the two

[@StokedForTravel]

I would actually go a little later in the year, maybe Oct-Nov as you'll get much warmer weather, whilst still avoiding peak season. check out this blog I did on choosing the right time for you: www.backpackerbanter.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-australia

[@irisp5858]

Thankyou!!😊

[@StokedForTravel]

@@irisp5858 no worries!

[@jewelsn24]

Any of those months are lovely but September, October, November probably a little bit better than April, May being a bit warmer.

[@wayneedwards5589]

Do not miss Tasmania...its New Zealand with lots of animals.

[@StokedForTravel]

Still haven’t made it there but I hear nothing but good things! Any too recommendations?

[@whoisthis1998]

Great video! Planning a roadtrip from Melbourne to Brisbane with some friends atm and wondered if you could give some advice? Any spots you’d recommend seeing? And what time span would you recommend to complete the trip?

[@StokedForTravel]

Stoked you enjoyed it! Sounds like a fun road trip for sure! Obviously I’d do a loop around the Great Ocean Road to start with and then it depends if you want to get off the track and go coastal to Sydney or inland via Canberra. From Sydney I’d also check out the Blue Mountains then up the coast to spots like Forster, Crescent Head, Coff Harbour, Corindi and Yamba. Then of course pencil in a good chunk for Byron Bay 🤙 Then Goldie, Surfers and Brissie to finish. Time scale wise it really depends how many stops you want to squeeze in and how leisurely you want to drive up. I’d say you want a min 7 days if you’re pacing, ideally I’d go with 12+ though Hope that helps!

[@austinadler266]

@@StokedForTravel what are the covid19 procedures to Australia from the u.s. and for living in Australia and who to meet you at the airport and do you have to quarantine

[@austinadler266]

@@StokedForTravel do you need to have a negative covid19 test

[@imranbashir3651]

Moving to Sydney in January 2023 to start a PhD programme at the University of Sydney. Looking forward to it very much indeed. Can't wait to bask in better weather: the UK is totally depressing.

[@StokedForTravel]

Yewwwwww good choice Imran - you’ll have heaps of fun! Just be prepared that Sydney does still get chilly in the winter time (still way better than the UK though!)

[@complexitysimplified6313]

@@StokedForTravel I'll watch out for that but presumably a Sydney Winter isn't anything like what we have here in the UK: -2 to 3C? British Winters are God awful. I could easily put up with a Sydney Winter that has temperatures between 10-18C.

[@thatbloodypanda6989]

@@complexitysimplified6313 usually just below 10°C is average low in winter.

[@complexitysimplified6313]

@@thatbloodypanda6989 I hope it never, ever falls as low as 10C in Winter. Which months do you consider to be Winter in Australia? Or Sydney to be more precise.

[@thatbloodypanda6989]

@@complexitysimplified6313 in Sydney, average low is around 10°C in June, July and August. Average daily high is closer to 18°C though.

[@fightingstreet23]

Great and detailed tutorial. catch this sub bro

[@StokedForTravel]

stoked you liked is 😊

[@izzy8451]

hii! im going for my sweet sixteen from february 25th-march 4th. what type of clothing do u recommend? going to sydney

[@StokedForTravel]

Sydney should be pretty warm that time of year - but I'd still bring something a little warmer for the evenings

[@izzy8451]

@@StokedForTravel okay ty!!

[@blairchristie910]

Melbourme is the best city to stay in we have it all the best food the best coffee the best wineries the best nightlife for entertainment not so hot weatherwise unless its summer its cheaper to eat unlike in NSW and Qld where its dearer to eat...

[@StokedForTravel]

Indeed I did really like Melbourne actually! Spent some time there a few years back and my local buddy showed me around, so much good food! 😊

[@lifelongbachelor3651]

you melbournites try way too hard...

[@blairchristie910]

@@lifelongbachelor3651 we don't need to try we succeed in excellence in the hospitality industry and we dont need to be in upper classed social groups to fit in...unlike nsw and QLD

[@StokedForTravel]

@@lifelongbachelor3651 hahaha, not a bad city - but I do prefer the beachside lifestyle!

[@portlandchemsky8359]

Can you recommend a Gold Tour!?

[@StokedForTravel]

Do you mean a good tour up the coast or a Gold Coast tour? Let me know 😊

[@toothpick4649]

Love Adelaide South Australia

[@StokedForTravel]

Still haven’t made it there myself! Any top tips for there?

[@ClareBarker-e7d]

Adelaide is my fave Aussie city ❤

[@jasmineholland2590]

Hoping to get a response with some advice before this August. I'm looking to travel to Australia for the first time ever leaving the US. I am very nervous. I've been on a plane before just not over the ocean. Unlike most people I'm not going for the site seeing. I just want to see my friend/online bf for the first time I've been talking to for almost 12 years now in their bday month. They live in Black town which I dont know too much about. So should I fly into Sydney since its the closest air port? If I stay with him for a week instead of a hotel what should I and what should I not do? I need advice so I dont mess things up. I really want this to go well. We were supposed to meet at 18, but I didn't realize how much money and things go into the trip. Also neededing financial spending tips because im scared I won't have enough money for everything. Do I really need $5,000-$8,000 aud on a visa to travel there if I'm just taking a round trip to see a loved one? HELP ME PEOPLE PLEASE. I don't want to let him down this year.

[@xkimberly1234]

Is it possible to travel WA with greyhound?

[@StokedForTravel]

Unfortunately not - but you can still do the NT and Red Centre. If you’re heading WA way tours and Campervan hire are still the best option. You can view the full Greyhound route maps on this link too: www.greyhound.com.au/company/network-map#network-map

[@bursty2464]

Ready ✌️

[@StokedForTravel]

Yeewwwww 🤙

[@obiestill5785]

Thanks so much! I am wondering if I am allowed to work for a hostel accommodation with only a Tourist visa, non-working? Thanks

[@StokedForTravel]

So in theory/legally no, but in practice…it’s certainly possible 😜 hahaha!

[@obiestill5785]

@@StokedForTravel All you had to say was the L word😆. Forgive me, I forgot to look up my question first. Thanks

[@StokedForTravel]

@@obiestill5785 hahaha no worries! Have an awesome trip!

[@AussieFossil]

I think that one of the most important things to know about Australia is that it consists of 6 States and 2 Territories. All 8 places have their own separate Police and different laws. Something you might be able to do in Victoria might get you into a lockup in Queensland. The climates and weather systems vary greatly as do the customs and dialects. The problem with all of these videos about what you have to know are virtually always about one or two states only and are pretty much rubbish. The best videos I've ever seen on visiting Australia are on a channel called One Pack Wanderers who have travelled all around the whole country. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH-TdI1qe7R3esk These are their first 37 videos and there are more on their channel so you can pick which state that you're interested in. I have no connection to them, it's just that they've shown me beautiful and fascinating things that I didn't know about my own country.

[@liviaanghel1266]

Hi there. Me and my boyfriend are planning our trip to Australia and I stumbled upon your videos. Great content and lots of good info. We are going to spend 5 weeks there and some of the things we want to visit we think it's best if we actually have a guide. I was wondering if you have knowledge about some good tours to Uluru and Outback? Thanks

[@StokedForTravel]

Hey Livia, stoked to hear you're Aussie bound and the videos are helping out! So the Red Centre is certainly best on a guided tour - the Rock to Rock is a solid choice (3 days) and you can check out more info here: www.rtwbackpackers.com/tours/rock-rock-uluru-tour-mulgas-adventures/

[@liviaanghel1266]

@@StokedForTravel thank you so much for your answer. Much appreciated. ☺️ Unfortunately we won’t spend that many days in the Red Center, but it’s good to know that the experience is better if is within a guided tour. We might need some other tours for our trip so I will make sure to check out the company you recommended. Thanks again so much for your time and answer 🙂

[@StokedForTravel]

@@liviaanghel1266 No worries! I think they also offer some day trips to Uluru from Alice Springs as well, so drop them an email :)

[@myChanwat]

Nothing in the outback flies and dust long distances of nothing

[@geoffgeoff143]

Only pommy backpackers call it goon. We call it cask wine.

[@fruitellabong]

Regarding work for accomodation - can you just be on a tourist visa and do that??

[@StokedForTravel]

So technically no…but it’s pretty easy to do 😜

[@fruitellabong]

@@StokedForTravel ok cool thank you

[@zachczyz2165]

I was wondering the best place to travel to Australia for interests like, fishing, surfing, nightlife, and just an overall chill, friendly environment, thanks!

[@moistie]

Try Melbourne. It has the best night life in Australia from nightclubs and bars to pubs and band venues are concentrated around the inner city. There is the bay for fishing, or you can go out the heads if you want to try ocean fishing. Bells beach is about an hour and a half drive from the CBD (or you can stay in Torquay). From there you have the Great Ocean Road, which has an abundance of great surf breaks.

[@zachczyz2165]

@@moistie Awesome! thanks for the response

[@moistie]

@@zachczyz2165 happy to help. You can also go to Phillip Island two hours drive from Melbourne. It has multiple great surf beaches (especially Woolamai), fishing, scuba diving, seal rock (with hordes of seals) and native animal parks (koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, wombats). The big attraction is the penguin parade where thousands of little penguins come back to shore to nest after feeding each day. There's also the Moto GP track, if you're interested in motorbike, car or go-kart racing.

[@zachczyz2165]

@@moistie thank you so much. Now I'm just trying to figure out when to go and how long to go. My friend and I were thinking about Perth, but seems to hot and too many flies. When is the best time to travel to Melbourne or Philip island, thanks.

[@moistie]

@@zachczyz2165 It gets cold, rainy, windy and overcast in winter (maximum of 9-14 degrees C) and can be scorching hot in summer (occasional maximums of 35 - 42 degrees C). In February/March it is hot but not constantly scorching, with the added bonus that school is back in.

[@mustangbeauty4]

I wish I could go to Australia.

[@StokedForTravel]

Fingers crossed the borders open soon and you can make it out here one day 🤞

[@tandlos8301]

Is it dangerous to go on beaches in northern terrortory and are the flise annoying all around the year?

[@StokedForTravel]

Not dangerous as such but keep an eye out for the croc warning and any other local advice. Fly wise some parts of WA it can be pretty hectic at certain points of the year, but on in a few areas

[@robman2095]

Not so much just on the beach but in the water is dangerous, not only crocs and sharks but also box jellyfish and irukandji, both of which can kill you, and you probably will not see them first. Just assume no swimming unless you have good reason to believe is safe i.e. you have done some research on the hazards, locations and season (for jellyfish), and then observe signs and seek expert local advice. Better to just swim in meshed enclosure or the hotel pool if you have one, and even then don’t swim in the ocean in stinger season without proper stinger suit protection.

[@tandlos8301]

@@robman2095 yea its just when au opens i wonna go for like some months to east au and mby go to north but idk yet. Thanks for your answer :)

[@StokedForTravel]

@@robman2095 Good advice Robert, thanks for sharing 🤙

[@professorcho07]

Plan on going in 2 years

[@StokedForTravel]

Yewwwww good plan! What are you most looking forward to?

[@StokedForTravel]

@@professorcho07 well if you need any help booking anything check out the guys at YourOzTrip.com 🤙

[@professorcho07]

@@StokedForTravel 👍🇦🇺

[@professorcho07]

@@StokedForTravel do you think visiting in July is a good time?

[@natasha_anastasia111]

Drink spring water 💧 coconut water. Not poison durrr

[@lateforitalways]

Would love to visit Australia some day but I’m a broke college student😅

[@karengoddard6188]

I am traveling and heard you need a travel visa and my passport . Where do I purchase travel visa

[@StokedForTravel]

best to use the official Australian visa site at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/

[@Dirtycoyote12]

I plan on backpacking in Australia

[@StokedForTravel]

Nice! Enjoy! 😊

[@lifeofgalileo]

I wish I could go to Australia 😢😭

[@rohitbaid1836]

What's the best time to visit Australia?

[@StokedForTravel]

there's a few factors to keep in mind, but this post should help you out heaps: www.backpackerbanter.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-australia

[@josesolano731]

Im from the USA do I need a visa if I go to Australia for 11 days ??

[@StokedForTravel]

Indeed, you’ll need to apply for a tourist visa 🤙

[@josesolano731]

@@StokedForTravel thank you so much

[@robman2095]

@@josesolano731 Very quicly obtained online for most people

[@keithmitchell3282]

i am thinking of starting my own channel and after watching plenty am wondering if it is compulsory to "helicopter the arms" when doing vid's , that part is weird to me

[@StokedForTravel]

🤣🤣🤣 I have no idea how that came about - it’s just how I ended up talking to the camera!hahaha!

[@StokedForTravel]

🤣🤣🤣 I have no idea how that came about - it’s just how I ended up talking to the camera!hahaha!

[@ayshunaziya5784]

Is Australia safe for young teen girls..? Just a doubt .. I want to study in Australia in the future.. just to be sure

[@StokedForTravel]

it's like everywhere in the world, some places are safe, other you have to be more cautious. On the whole though I'd say it was pretty safe and heaps of people from all over the world come across to study every year :)

[@ayshunaziya5784]

@@StokedForTravel thankuu

[@jasminsmith3801]

Soon as the world open back up ! That’s my main trip to look forward too ! 🥳🥳

[@StokedForTravel]

Yewwwww good choice Jasmin! If you need any help let me know 🤙

[@jasminsmith3801]

@@StokedForTravel okay thanks so much ! Sidney is where I want to go ! Any tips for someone who wants to stay a whole week first trip ?

[@StokedForTravel]

If you’re looking for a week in Sydney check out this guide I did: www.backpackerbanter.com/blog/sydney-itinerary

[@jasminsmith3801]

@@StokedForTravel you’re so awesome 👏🏽 thank you ! Maybe I’ll run into you & we can go drink 🤣❤️

[@novalani808]

the VISA IS NOT FREEE!!!! its over 192$$ i had to pay for a normal tourist visa , you might want to update this

[@StokedForTravel]

There are quite a few visa options and they do vary depending on the passport you hold. The free tourist e-visa is applicable to a lot of people though. It's the e-visa 651 and you can check eligibility on the following link: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651#About

[@kassadielaprad5378]

hi! me and my husband and 1 year old will be traveling to Australia from the US we have decided to stay in brisbane for the australian zoo, is there any other local attractions that are kid friendly?

[@StokedForTravel]

Stoked to hear you’re heading this way Kassadie! I’m not personally too clued up on the kid friendly stuff, but Brisbane has a lot of attractions and amenities so I’d expect you’ll be able to keep the little ones entertained!

[@neddyladdy]

1. Where it is 2. How to get there.

[@StokedForTravel]

🤣🤣

[@maxshepherd926]

I’m going back home to australia next year after living in London for 18’years and I can’t exaggerate how miserable the UK is compared to our homeland.

[@StokedForTravel]

🤣 totally agree! The lifestyle in Oz is far better, and so is the weather!

[@thegoodthebadandtheugly8453]

the question shouldn't be "why would you go to Australia?" but rather "why would you want travel anywhere else other than Australia?....maybe apart from New Zealand 😁" Seriously though, it's not as dangerous a place as people make out, it's just that a lot of it is very minimally populated (large regions where it's unsustainable to have cities of people) but as a result those parts are particularly jam packed full of spectacular natural vistas. I'm lucky to have a reserve on my side doorstep (that ironically 'snakes' under 2 intersecting freeways) and while I'm sure there are snakes there I haven't yet seen any and as long as I walk carefully (by making a bit of noise while walking in any long grass) I may not actually see any there for years to come. Most snakes don't tend to inhabit the water, and those that do are in tropical climates (in places such Darwin or in the state of Queensland). I have seen Kangaroos there, albeit only on a few occassions and only 2 pairs of them. Also, the vast majority of spiders in Australia aren't really dangerous to humans (including most of the large ones). And for anyone who hasn't actually seen an Australian possum in Australia I'm happy to say that they look incredibly different from their American relatives (particularly Australian ringtail possums, that making light twittering voice and who look adorable, and even the brushtail possums (that at times exchange threatening sounding noises towards each other) are amazing looking and acting creatures). I do however completely understand why many New Zealanders don't like them, but that's because they were an introduced species to New Zealand and as such along with rats and stoats have sadly had as big an impact on New Zealand's native fauna and general local ecosystem in general as the impact that rats, cats, feral foxes and cane toads have had on Australia's native ecosystem (albeit via varying ways). I spent my early years growing up in the bush and I never once got bitten by a spider or in fact stung by anything, but within a month of moving down to the suburbs I got stung by a bee and then by a wasp (both being species that were introduced to Australia and are not native). Something that Australia has which relatively few other countries have is a large variety of natural wonders, both on land and in the water, and also a range of very different climates in different parts of the country. But as amazing as the natural landscape is the amount of deforestation and increased suburban sprawl I the major cities over the past 5 decades has been immense, and only become faster with the turn of the 21st century. Our reefs are quickly changing (most of which is irrevocable) and most people (including most farmers) agree that more needs to be done to decrease the amount of chemical 'run-off' that exists in some major river systems (including some that feed out onto sections of the Great Barrier Reef) and to minimise currently rising sea temperatures. Such places will forever remain amazing, but we do need to do what we can to ensure that they and countless other natural environments the world over are protected by us as much as is possible.

[@jazreelangulo3796]

Giờ ms biết. Từ trc đến giờ chỉ suy nghĩ đến cái lý do thứ 2 :))))

[@bert8263]

4 weeks trip in 6 days

[@StokedForTravel]

Enjoy! 🙌

[@Yakikitsu]

A friend of mine in the UK recommended me to find a job in Australia since the Brexit movement makes it pretty hard to work in the UK and to find a sponsor is harder.. Even though I work in the Netherlands now, I'm curious about Australia and would like to work there in an restaurant/hotel as a Cook, is it easy to find any type of job (that doesn't really need a degree and pays at least liveable income) with accommodation there?

[@StokedForTravel]

At the moment there's plenty of job opportunities around for you, and chefs are always sought after so I'd say it's certainly high chance you'll hit the ground running for sure! Like anywhere it's a case of being proactive and putting in the search

[@geoffgeoff143]

A few more. Don't act like a DH or an Aussie in Bali. Always ask. People are mostly friendly DO NOT under estimate the power of the sun. Especially as you go north. I see sooo many white skinned visitors turning bright red. Really, some days 10 minutes sunbathing is plenty.

[@myChanwat]

You will be sorry expensive and boring if you don’t like the beach. You fly overseas for the same price you pay to fly east to west

[@StokedForTravel]

Definitely not the cheapest place to travel, but still heaps of fun. I'm a huge beach fan so it ticks all the boxes for me!

[@Forever21Islander_]

I am going in a month 🎉

[@StokedForTravel]

Yeeewwwww have fun! Let me know if you have any questions and check out RTWBackpackers.com for some epic deals!

[@owenmclain3327]

I wasn't all that impressed with Australia myself. Aside from the beaches , there isn't much else there. I guess I had an unrealistic expectation of Australia from movies and magazines. I prefer Malaysia myself. People there are much more friendly and don't hit tourists with questionaires, treating visitors like criminals. They are happy to have tourists visiting and spending their money in Malaysia.

[@StokedForTravel]

It really depends on where you head in Australia and what you fit into your itinerary I guess Owen. Heaps of incredible things to see and do, but there are lots of different sides to Australia depending on the time of year, part of the country (as it's HUGE!!) and what you're looking for

[@Nigel345]

Does it matter they spelt my name wrong on my visa

[@StokedForTravel]

I would definitely contact immigration to get that amended as it could cause issues

[@Nigel345]

@@StokedForTravel thanks for the advice

[@abbibrophy7671]

Australians have never heard of GOON

[@StokedForTravel]

Hahaha well they have - they just avoid it 😜🤣

[@jackfrost2146]

At Byron bay, Goon is mentioned in every second sentence.

[@moistie]

You haven't lived unless you've played Goon of Fortune. You peg a goon bag to a hills hoist (a rotating clothesline which can be raised and lowered for non-Australians), everyone chooses a spot to stand, then spin it and whoever the bag stops over must skol.

[@Mick_On_The_Moor]

Goon - we used to call them Abo's Handbags.

[@StokedForTravel]

well that's pretty racist....

[@Darkslide820]

My 4 year old wants to go to Australia so she can ride in a kangaroo's pouch.

[@StokedForTravel]

Hahaha! Well tell her unfortunately she won’t be able to do that, but there are plenty of opportunities to see them and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is amazing for feeding them 🤙

[@BuffNoob1Gaming]

I live there

[@StokedForTravel]

Happy days! Where is your favourite spot?

[@BuffNoob1Gaming]

@@StokedForTravel Albany Western Australia its down south

[@faddymemer]

I think iam going to Australia 🤣

[@StokedForTravel]

Yeeeewwwww 🤙

[@faddymemer]

Why🙄?

[@Naruto-zz5uv]

POV: you came because you wanted to see if Australia was real

[@giuseppesquadrito]

Best country in the world, Australians will welcome you.

[@StokedForTravel]

Indeed they will 😊

[@samymoulla5876]

Sos

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

Dreadful grammar! And wrong on most counts.

[@StokedForTravel]

care to further elaborate...

[@GwladYrHaf]

Australia: It’s like 1938 Germany. Don’t visit.

[@tomlyons3846]

number 21, > australia like new zealand are sad places, they force folk on push bikes to wear an infantile helmet, that is dystopian slippery slope... greetings from leafy crystal palace.