Stanthorpe – Fruit Picking & Backpacking Jobs
Stanthorpe is a small country town with approximately 4000 inhabitants about 200km southwest of Brisbane, only a few miles from the border to New South Wales. Backpackers come here to look for farm work...
Mon Repos Turtle Center – Bundaberg
Bundaberg is known for sea turtles laying their eggs on the beach there. From November to January you can observe at night how sea turtles lay their eggs. And from January to March, small...
Coomera North Rest Area – Free Camping South of Brisbane [WITH MAP]
The rest area "Coomera North" is located about 60 km south of Brisbane towards the Gold Coast. This stop is just ideal for those who are looking for a hot shower: In the disabled...
Rainbow Beach – Camp for Free
If you travel by car to Rainbow Beach and need to free camp there, read here what you need to know. Rainbow Beach is next to Harvey Bay the starting point for trips to...
Rainbow Beach – Huge Sand Dune – Worth to See?
I am surprised that not more backpackers visit this massive sand dune in Rainbow Beach, since they visit the village anyways. So I thought to share it here, it seems to be some kind...
Fraser Island – Bus Tour or 4WD?
What is the best way to see Fraser Island? A bus tour or a 4WD drive? The truth is, there is no simple answer to it. Do you feel save to drive a 4WD?...
Noosa – Free Camping & Tips for Backpackers
Noosa is said to be a bit of a snobbish tourist destination, but it's still beautiful here. Most striking are the villas that Noosaville and the main town of Noosa Heads have to offer.
In...
Hinze Dam – Our Experience to Advancetown Lake
The area around the Hinze Dam on Advancetown Lake, just behind the Gold Coast, is perfect for a day trip from Brisbane or the Gold Coast.
The Hinze Dam supplies drinking water for the approximately...
