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Heathrow Terminal 4, United Kingdom
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Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore
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Cairns, Australia
It may be a city and quite a decent one at that but Cairns is primarily a base
for exploring some of nature’s great wonders. This is the best spot to check out
the Great Barrier Reef, one of our ten once in a lifetime trips with plenty of
scuba-diving options available for you to get close up to the coral. Thrill
seekers will enjoy the opportunity to bungee-jump or sky-dive while the Wet
Tropics Rainforest is another essential visit.
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Townsville City, Australia
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Magnetic Island, Australia
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Townsville, Australia
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Airlie Beach, Australia
Airlie Beach is another of the best places to backpack in Australia with a very
chilled out vibe in the day but also plenty of nightlife options with parties
going on well into the small hours. The Whitsundays are gorgeous and are made up
of 74 stunning islands. Don’t be surprised if you end up spending longer than
you planned here!
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Hervey Bay, Australia
From late July to early November, Hervey Bay is a fantastic place to spot some
whales. The other main reason to visit is to access Fraser Island and the
southern Great Barrier Reef. Fraser Island is 120 km long and with a mild
year-round climate and lots of beautiful scenery including crystal lakes and
endless beaches, it’s a great place for camping out for a few days. Swimming
isn’t recommended though due to dangerous tides and lots of hungry sharks.
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Noosa Heads, Australia
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Sunshine Coast, Australia
Unit 52, 23-29 Lumeah Drive, Mount Coolum, QLD 4556
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Sunshine Coast, Australia
98-110 Alexandra Parade, 4572 Alexandra Headland, Australia
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Gold Coast, Australia
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Brisbane City, Australia
City lovers rejoice as this is the capital of Australia’s sunshine state and a
good chance to stock up on anything you need at the 700+ stores in the city’s
central shopping mall. It’s a lively city famed for its live music and large
numbers of bars and clubs. With a relaxed riverside location, Australia’s third
largest and fastest growing city generally leaves a positive impression on
visitors and it has been chosen as the host of the 2032 Olympic Games.
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Byron Bay, Australia
A relaxing beach setting and another essential stop for anyone solo backpacking
Australia. Byron Bay is a popular place to learn to surf while you can also
kayak alongside dolphins and even do a bit of skydiving if that’s your thing.
Note that doing lots of these kinds of extra activities will quickly eat into
your budget. Consider allowing a bit more than the suggested figures at the top
of the page if that’s your plan.
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Gold Coast, Australia
12 Link Road Guanaba
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Brisbane, Australia
332 Figtree Pocket Road
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Brisbane, Australia
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Sydney, Australia
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Springwood, Australia
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Sydney, Australia
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Sydney, Australia
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Brookvale, Australia
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Sydney, Australia
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Sydney, Australia
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