Travellers with special dietary requirements or food allergies are required to advise us at the time of booking. You may be asked to pay for any additional food if you have not advised us of any special dietary requirements.

Australia eats multi-culturally. Everything from meat pies to ramen, tacos, curries, rice and pasta are part of the national diet. Vegetarians and vegans are well-catered for in Australia and most restaurants and cafes will have a good selection of vegetarian meals. Gluten and lactose-free diets are also well-catered for.

Please bring your own staples (nuts, bars, snacks) if you require a diet differing from the above.

Due to limited vehicle space and strictly enforced road laws regarding weight limits, your main piece of luggage must be soft-sided and weigh no more than 15kg/33lb, plus a day pack for snacks and essentials.

• Lightweight clothing. You will need to bring a mixture of lightweight clothing and layers. Long shirts and pants are useful to protect against the harsh Australian sun. Clothes should be easy to wash and dry. Maybe bring a change of smart clothes for dinner in larger cities. Australia is pretty casual, shorts or a skirt and a top, with sandals, is our usual warm-weather wardrobe.
• Comfortable, closed-in shoes. These will help to protect your feet from cuts and scratches when walking through bush/grasslands and will act as a protective barrier in the rare case of a bite or sting. A pair of sandals or thongs/flip flops are great for the beach.
• Sun protection. Wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses.
• Camera
• A water bottle to refill along the way
• Try to avoid bringing unnecessary valuables and use your hotel safe

The beauty of this group style of travel is that it caters to travellers who are travelling solo and who want to meet and share experiences with like-minded people.

Rooming is organised on a twin-share basis. We pair up solo travellers with another traveller of the same gender.

We also have an optional single supplement available on most trips for travellers who prefer to have their own room. This will apply to all nights on the tour.

Yes, you can.
If you have a departure date in mind, but you're not ready to pay the full amount just yet, then you can secure your booking with a low deposit from only $400.

Contact our travel experts for assistance with booking via deposit in one of the below ways:

• Send us a message on chat!
• Email us at support@backpackerdeals.com.
• Send us an enquiry here.
• Give us a call on the number specific to your region:

  • 1300 358 071 (AU)

  • 0800 461 254 (NZ)

  • +1 (240) 786-1143 (US)

  • +61 (7) 3130-0516 (Intl)