Glossary of the most common backpacker topics like fruitpicking jobs, Wicked campers or backpacker hostels. If you are missing anything please contact us.
Glossary for backpackers in Australia
Backpacker hostels
Backpacker jobs
Backpacker tours
Bank account
Fruitpicking jobs
Greyhound
No worries mate
Tax file number
Tax return
Wicked campers
Working holiday visa
Work and travel
Backpacker Hostels
The most common way for cheap backpacker acommodation are backpacker hostels. You can find hostels in many cities all over the world. Prices for a hostel bed per night differ depending on the size of the room and the location of the hostel. Often prices vary when events take place, e.g. Melbourne hostels are more expensive in times of Formula 1 or hostels in New York or Sydney at silvester time.
Backpacker Jobs
A lot of backpackers work while they are travelling to finance their journey and gain some work experience. There are lots of different jobs you can do as a backpacker, e.g. farmjobs, office jobs, jobs in cafes, bars or restaurants and lots more.
Backpacker Tours
Backpacker tours are arranged tours that are very popular with backpackers travelling alone. It’s a good way to meet and get to know other backpackers.
Bank account
If you are working during your backpacking tour or if you are on a long term a bank account in the country where you are backpacking makes it easier to handle your money.
Fruitpicking Jobs
The availability of fruitpicking jobs depends on the season of the region. It’s good to be informed about fruitpicking seasons before starting your backpacking tour as there might be hardly any work for backpackers because of the fruitpicking season is over.
Greyhound
Most famous bus transit service in Australia and the US and the most common way for backpackers to travel.
No Worries Mate
THE Australian saying #1. Don’t panic, no problem, everything will work out. No Worries Mate!
Tax File Number
A tax file number safes you a lot of money when working in Australia. Without a TFN you must pay the highest tax rate. So visit our page about the TFN and see the details.
Tax return
You paid tax in Australia? No worries, you can claim tax return at the end of the financial year when you’re back home.
Wicked Camper
Wicked might be the most famous camper rental company in Australia. Their campers are known for their fancy painting and their staff for their cool attitude. Wicked!
Working Holiday Visa
The working holiday visa is a special form of visa for Australian visitors who want to work during their stay in Australia. The WHV is valid for 12 months beginning with the date of issue.
Work and Travel
Working and travelling – backpackers who want to finance their journey by work.
