Matthew Heyes, Founder of Backpacker Job Board

Australia’s 10 Best Wine Regions

Matthew Heyes General August 21, 2022 6 Min Read

While it was once not much more than a curiosity, Australian wine has become a global favourite. This massive country is home to a wide range of soils, geographies and climates that allow it to create an equally wide range…Read more

The 14 best theme parks in Australia

Matthew Heyes General August 6, 2022 6 Min Read

There’s a reason that the tagline for every second theme park is ‘fun for the whole family’. Surrendering control to heaving masses of metal, timber or water, we revert to our younger selves. Uncontrollable giggles, smiles from ear to ear,…Read more

Carpooling Guide for Backpackers in Australia

Matthew Heyes General July 14, 2022 5 Min Read

Most people know two things about Australia: it’s big and it’s empty. If you’re a backpacker or budget traveller in Oz, this can make the task of getting from A to B a little tricky at times. Sure, there are…Read more

Where can I swim with sharks in Australia?

Matthew Heyes General June 27, 2022 4 Min Read

What was Jaws to you: a cautionary tale or an adrenaline-pumping thrill? If you answered the latter, and you’re planning a trip down under, do we have some good news for you. Blessed with a stunning, biodiverse and seemingly endless…Read more

A definitive list of all the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Australia

Matthew Heyes General June 21, 2022 5 Min Read

Approximately 99 million years ago Australia separated from the supercontinent Gondwana. It spent the subsequent aeons evolving into a place of entirely unique landscapes and wildlife. From Uluru to the platypus, Australia is the world at its weirdest and most…Read more

6 Best Ski Season Jobs for Backpackers in Australia

Matthew Heyes General June 14, 2022 3 Min Read

Backpacking around Australia is one of the most exciting items on your bucket list, and finally getting to make it happen is a dream come true. But as you travel around this beautiful country, it is highly unlikely that you…Read more

Ultimate Guide to the Blue Mountains

Matthew Heyes General May 12, 2022 8 Min Read

About 50km west of the Sydney CBD, on the edge of the metro area, the earth begins to swell. Beginning in Penrith, plains turn into hills, then hills turn into mountains; Blue Mountains, to be precise. The Blue Mountains is…Read more

10 Most Instagrammable (& Lesser Known) Destinations in Australia

Matthew Heyes General May 6, 2022 5 Min Read

The Sydney Opera House, Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef… yawn. While these are all amazing sights to see, they’ve been done. At this point a photo of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge is less a joy than it is…Read more

How Much Can I Earn Fruit Picking?

Matthew Heyes General May 3, 2022 4 Min Read

Fruit picking is almost a rite of passage for backpackers in Australia. Rural work is baked into the structure of the country’s Working Holiday Maker program, with the extension of both the 417 and 462 visas requiring the completion of…Read more

How to eat out on a budget in Sydney?

Matthew Heyes General April 13, 2022 3 Min Read

We all know that the cost of living in Sydney is incredibly high. With some of the most expensive rents in the country, it’s understandable that you might want to cut down on expenses elsewhere. If you’re on a bit…Read more

How to get your tax refund re-assessed

Matthew Heyes General January 12, 2022 1 Min Read

Updated: January 2022 After the recent victory in the Australian high court, changes to the backpacker tax may mean you are eligible to have your previous tax returns re-assessed. The Australian government have announced that eligible working holiday makers may…Read more

UPDATE: Backpacker Tax Appeal –

Matthew Heyes General November 3, 2021 4 Min Read

Victory for Backpackers UPDATED: November 2021 Backpacker Tax Timeline A history of the controversial backpacker tax: The government first unveiled its backpacker tax plans in its 2015 budget, revealing that working holiday makers would be taxed at 32.5 per cent…Read more