Backpackers Blog
We’ve collated a list of the most popular employment websites in Australia and ranked them by their estimated monthly traffic according to SimilarWeb. Take a look at the table below to see where Backpacker Job Board features in the list…Read more 
Contents: The Nullarbor Plain is a patch of semi-arid desert that stretches from the goldfields of Western Australia across to the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. At 200,000 square kilometres it is the world’s largest single exposure of limestone bedrock,…Read more
Backpacking is an experience better shared. But if you’re travelling solo or find yourself between travel buddies, you may be looking for some fast friends to share all the excitement and adventure with. Making friends can be tricky as an…Read more
You probably aren’t going on an Australian working holiday for the money. But if you want to make the most of your time down under, money will probably help. First, some good news: Australia consistently boasts the highest national minimum…Read more
Can an Australian business employ backpackers? The answer is yes! Assuming the backpacker is travelling on a valid working holiday visa then, yes, any Aussie business can employ a backpacker, full-time or part-time. So the next question is which businesses…Read more
On the 1st of July 2023, 16 million Brits instantly became eligible for the Australian Working Holiday Visa (WHV). The reason? The age limit for the visa was raised by five years, from 30 to 35. This change, as well…Read more
How to find a route to sponsorship as a working holiday maker in Australia. All good things must come to an end, the saying goes, and the end of yourAustralian Working Holiday Maker Visa will arrive after 12, 24 or…Read more
With the Working Holiday Maker Program steering visa holders toward rural work, fruit picking is almost a rite of passage for backpackers in Australia. It not only puts cash in the hand, it’s also an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors…Read more
When you close your eyes and imagine a working holiday maker, you’ll likely conjure up an image of a wide-eyed, fresh-faced 20-something ready for adventure. The current age limit on 417 and 462 visa holders is either 30 or 35…Read more
How Covid impacted Australia’s backpacker industry Backpacker Job Board is thrilled to announce that backpackers are back! It’s been nearly three years since the pandemic first impacted so many industries and there’s still a long road to recovery ahead –…Read more
Why Brits are ditching UK winter in favour of a working holiday in Australia Index: Australia vs UK Figure 1. The final results. The data Figure 2 – Cost to maintain standard of living of London Figure 3 – Monthly…Read more
So you’re planning a working holiday to that faraway land of sun and fun, Australia. But how much should you budget to ensure you don’t miss out on anything during your stay? In this article we’ll look at the living…Read more