Backpack Australia. Information for backpackers & independent travellers for discount tours and Hostels.

Many people associate the word backpack with cheap and nasty..... It is anything but nasty, however you do learn how to be cheap and save yourself a dollar.

That's why Backpacker Tours Australia is here. We aim to provide you (the bakpacker) with enough information and free access to contact backpacker hostels and backpack tour companies directly.

• It's very simple - take a look through our site and plan your trip.
• View each state a read some of the wonderful suggestions that have been made by us and other backpackers.
• Use the forms on each individual companies minisite to contact them direct. If you have one of our discount cards you can even save extra money off the retail price advertised on this site.

Australia tours and activities are as varied as Australia is large. Take your time to plan and do your best to visit as many States as you cans .... they all offer something unique. Choose a state on the map to the left to get started. Each region will explain some brief information to help guide you.

When backpacking and traveling around Australia you will find different Time Zones.
EST - means Eastern Standard Time. New South Wales, Queensland, ACT , Victoria & Tasmania have this. 
CST - is Central Standard Time in South Australia and Northern Territory. These are Half-an-hour behind EST
WST - Western Standard time is two hours behind EST

And to complicate things even more, we have daylight savings in NSW & Victoria commencing in October (wind your clock forward an hour), and finishes at the end of March. (Do we need to say wind em back)

Don't forget to and receive Discounts off tour, activities and hostel accommodation Australia wide

For details on our discount card, go to the registration page where you will find all the information you need to purchase your Backpacker Tours Discount Card.