gap year updated

29 Oct 2025 – 10 Jan 2026 · by heidibaxter

Destinations

Melbourne, Australia

29th - Mantra airport hostel 30th - hostel 31st - 12th house sit 12th - 16th flinders backpacker hostel
St Kilda, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Byron Bay, Australia
Burleigh Heads, Australia
Gold Coast, Australia

incl surfers paradise
Brisbane, Australia
Noosa Heads, Australia
Rainbow Beach, Australia
Fraser Island, Australia

overnight 4WD, 3 nights £300 ish ?
Rainbow Beach, Australia
Airlie Beach, Australia
Whitsunday Island, Australia

boat trip / visit - probably cheaper to do in day or overnight options but £300+
Townsville, Australia
Magnetic Island, Australia
Townsville City, Australia
Cairns, Australia
Mission Beach, Australia
Cairns, Australia
Port Douglas, Australia
Cape Tribulation, Australia
Port Douglas, Australia
Cairns City, Australia