When to Buy a Backpacker Car in Melbourne

The best time to buy a backpacker car in Melbourne is around March when the temperatures begin to fall. Melbourne can get quite cold, so every backpacker living in a car is either traveling...

Party in Melbourne or St. Kilda?

Where should I party? In Melbourne or St. Kilda? Should you go out in Melbourne or St. Kilda? I question we weren't sure what the answer was. If you would like to have a night...
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Penguin Watching in St. Kilda

Hi backpackers! This is a quick tip about the penguins in St. Kilda. I didn't know about it, some people just took me with them. Not sure if it's a popular thing, but I...

Formula 1 Australian Gran Prix in Melbourne – an Experience

When you are in Melbourne during the Formula 1 race you should defnitely take the chance to see this mega event. Traditionally, the season opener of the F1 World Championship takes place here in...
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Ballarat near Melbourne – Worth the Visit?

Ballarat, the gold rush city, is one of the oldest cities in Australia and it looks like it too. Gold was found here already in the early days of colonization in Australia, and people...
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Wilsons Promontory Park – Camping, Hiking & Things to Do

The Wilsons Promontory National Park is one of Australia's most popular national parks. That is because it's relatively close to Melbourne and the camping ground there is quite luxurious compared to other national parks...
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Phillip Island – Secret Things to Do

An Experience Review of Phillip Islands Hi guys! I have spent a couple of days on Phillip Islands and would like to share the top 2 things I did there. Penguin watching Every day, punctually after sunset...

Cockatoos @ Great Ocean Road

Hey guys! What we experienced seems to be a common and spectacular thing at Lorne by the Great Ocean Road. If you go there you really need to check this out! There, at the small...
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Great Ocean Road – Best Places to See

The Great Ocean Road is an absolute must-see for Australia! From Melbourne you can easily book tours. The trip, though, would be better with your own vehicle or rental car in any case. Some providers...

Australian Open – A Visitor Guide

The Australia Open, one of the biggest tennis events, takes place every year from the middle to the end of January. The cheapest way to watch the AO are ground passes, which are relatively...

Free Camping Melbourne – Mornington Peninsula

We have been camping and sleeping in our car at the Mornington Peninsula, south of Melbourne. You can park there at the Dromona Beach and Marta Beach/Mills Beach. The area of the Mornington Peninsula...

Free Camping Melbourne – St. Kilda Botanical Gardens (updated)

The Botanical Gardens in St. Kilda are a great place to stay overnight in your car, if you want to spend your time in St. Kilda. From here you are close to a number of hostels as well...

Free Camping Melbourne – Wilson Reserve Park

Wilson Reserve Park is located South of St. Kilda in Brighton. Here you can camp for free in your car. The place is in a residential neighbourhood, but you can park between the park,...

Free Camping Melbourne – Alma Park

Alma Park is a small park in St. Kilda, Melbourne, where you can camp overnight in your car for free. From here you can easily walk to St. Kilda Beach. In the park you find...
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Free Camping Melbourne – South Melbourne/Docklands

This free camping possibility is very close the the CBD of melbourne. You can easily walk to downtown Melbourne within minutes - to the Federation Square in about half an hour for example. You...

Free Camping Melbourne – Palais Theatre

Many vanpackers exploring Australia by car come together at the parking area at the Palais Theatre during the day. It is a great spot for backpackers, but keep in mind that it is not...
Park and sleep in style in your van in Melbourne

Free Camping Spots in Melbourne to Sleep in Your Car [with map]

Are looking to park your car in Melbourne and maybe to even sleep in your car for free? Awesome! We help you to spare the insanely expensive parking costs in Melbourne. In exchange we hope you...
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Swedish Girl Shares her Naughty Hostel Experience in Melbourne

How do travellers deal with the fact, that they meet nice, beautiful and attractive people from all over the world without having the space (or money) for some privacy? We all have some crazy...