Matthew Heyes

Title: Founder, Backpacker Job Board

Matthew Heyes is the founder of Backpacker Job Board. Currently based in Melbourne, Matthew originates from UK and came to Australia as a backpacker on a working holiday visa. It was during his time backpacking on the east coast of Australia that he built Backpacker Job Board. In 2026, Matthew Heyes became published author. His book 101 "Backpacker Jobs in Australia: A Working Holiday Guide" (ISBN: 978-1764591102) is available on Amazon and Google Books.

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Road Trip from Melbourne to Adelaide

Matthew Heyes General September 21, 2017 2 Min Read
A road trip from Melbourne to Adelaide is one of the most popular routes for backpackers looking to find work in Australia. In this article, we’re going to talk you through the eight-hour drive and highlight some places of interest…Read more
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Road Trip from Perth to Broome

Matthew Heyes General September 8, 2017 2 Min Read
Although Australia’s east coast – home to the cities of Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney as well as tourist attractions like Byron Bay – is more popular with backpackers, the west coast of the country should not be ignored. We’re going…Read more
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Road Trip from Sydney to Brisbane

Matthew Heyes General September 6, 2017 2 Min Read
A Sydney to Brisbane road trip is one of the most popular routes for tourists and backpackers in Australia. Encompassing a 927km stretch of the country’s eastern coastline, the route passes through major cities such as Newcastle and Gold Coast…Read more
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Road trip from Brisbane to Cairns

Matthew Heyes General August 20, 2017 2 Min Read
The journey from Brisbane, in the south-east of Queensland, to Cairns, in the north-east of Australia’s second-largest state, is a long but popular one. Those opting to drive will cover over 1,500km of the country’s beautiful Coral Sea coastline. Here’s…Read more
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Record My Hours: App Review

Matthew Heyes Travel Apps August 16, 2017 8 Min Read
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This article was updated 13th September 2017 to include a response from a Fair Work Ombudsman spokesperson. In March 2017, the Fair Work Ombudsman released a new mobile app aimed at protecting backpackers in their search for a second year visa…Read more
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Where do backpackers come from?

Matthew Heyes General March 8, 2017 2 Min Read
Australia attracts thousands of backpackers every year, and approximately three-quarters of them are young people entering the country on a working holiday visa. Aged 18 to 31, they come from various nations around the world, but most commonly from Western…Read more
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What is a Jackaroo or a Jillaroo?

Matthew Heyes General January 9, 2017 2 Min Read
Ever dreamt of having an authentic lifestyle experience in outback Australia? It’s easy enough to jump on a train or plane and see famous landmarks, such as Uluru or Lake Eyre. But, it’s something else altogether to live like a…Read more
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Things to do in Bundaberg

Matthew Heyes General January 8, 2017 2 Min Read
Located on the coast about two-hundred miles north of Brisbane, Bundaberg is an appealing city that has plenty to offer any visitor. Much of the city’s economy is based on sugar cultivation, harvesting and processing. So you will be able…Read more
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