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Ultimate 2024 East Coast Travel Guide

Heading on an adventure of a lifetime? Travelling Australia's East Coast is a life changing experience for any adventure traveller. Whether you are a solo adventurer or a social butterfly, the East Coast of Australia has everything to quench your thirst for travel. Here is our Ultimate 2024 East Coast…

Adventure, Backpacker, East Coast, Experience, Hints & Tips

The Top 10 Tours and Activities in Cairns

Cairns is found in the heart of Tropical Far North Queensland and is one of the most visited backpacker hotspots Australia wide. Thanks to Cairns' location it has amazing weather and is super warm all year round, this makes it perfect for visiting any time. The city itself is a…

Backpacker, Bus Passes, East Coast, Experience, Hints & Tips

Essential Aussie Packing List: What to Pack to Go Down Under

Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a first-time traveller, packing for your trip to Australia can seem like a big task. Luckily, we’ve created a comprehensive packing list to ensure you're ready to sail around the Whitsundays, hike the Blue Mountains, adventure across K’gari Island, or relax on one of…

Backpacker, Bus Passes, East Coast, Experience, Hints & Tips

Greyhound Bus Travel in Australia: Everything You Need To Know

Looking for the best ways to explore Australia without breaking the budget? Say hello to the Greyhound Bus, a cost-effective, social, and easy way to travel the country. From surfing waves in the Gold Coast to exploring the country’s rugged outback, you can easily hop from one epic Aussie destination…

Backpacker, Destination, Hints & Tips, Lifestyle

Working Holiday in Australia

Welcome to the ultimate Working Holiday Visa Guide for adventurous backpackers planning their journey to Australia! At Happy Travels, we understand the excitement and anticipation that comes with embarking on a new adventure in the Land Down Under. Whether you're dreaming of surfing along pristine coastlines, exploring vibrant cityscapes, or…

Adventure, Backpacker, Cairns, Hints & Tips, Northern Territory

Top 5 Animals To Spot In The Northern Territory

Known for being the heart of Australia is the Northern Territory, home to some of the country's most remarkable wildlife. As you explore this area’s diverse landscapes, keep watch for unique animals around every turn. In the tropical Top End, you may spot lazy crocodiles sunning themselves along riverbanks and…

4WD, Adventure, Backpacker, Fraser Island

3 Days With Island Expeditions On K’gari Island

Known as K’gari, meaning ‘paradise’, there’s no better place to let your inner explorer out with Island Expeditions. Island Expeditions: What To Expect… There are no roads to Fraser Island so you’ll need to arrive by barge and when you do get there you’re going to need a proper 4×4.…

Backpacker, Byron Bay, Experience, Hints & Tips

10 Things To Do While Visiting Byron Bay

Always dreamed of making a stop at this famous surf town along the East Coast of Australia? There is more than meets the eye than just fashion, bohemian lifestyle, and sun drenched golden surf hair. We’re here to let you in on some backpacker style activities you and your mates…

Backpacker, Destination, Hints & Tips, Travel

10 Places To Visit In Australia

With so many awesome towns, cities, villages, and beaches to explore in Australia, it can be hard to figure out where to stop off during your travels in Oz! To help you guys figure out some priorities, our team has put together our favourite places in Australia. These stops are…

Cairns, Destination, Diving, Lifestyle, Snorkeling

Best Ways To Experience The Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most popular destinations in Australia and experiencing it first should be on every backpackers bucket list. But with so many options to choose from, we know it can be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out the best Great Barrier Reef trip!…

Destination, Lifestyle, Other, Travel

Destinations To Meet Aussie Wildlife

Australia is filled with unique and incredible wildlife from the iconic bounce of kangaroos to fluffy koalas! So when you travel to Australia, make sure you take the time to meet some of the locals! Here are 6 of our favourite destinations to get up close to some of the…

Backpacker, Lifestyle, Other

Only Backpackers In Australia Will Understand…

Backpacking in Australia is heaps of fun, whether you’re sailing on the Whitsundays, cruising around Fraser Island, or simply kicking back on the beach with some beers and travel buddies. There are certain experiences that show you’ve travelled Australia before or have been here for a while, you know, those…

Backpacker, Hints & Tips, Lifestyle

Where To Start Your Australian Adventure

With so many awesome places to explore and activities to fill your days with, it can be tough deciding where to kick off your Australia travel plans! So here’s our handy guide to choosing where you should land in Australia to help you make the most of your time in…

Backpacker, Destination, Hints & Tips, Lifestyle

Cost To Travel In Australia

Australia has a bit of a reputation for being an expensive place to travel and it is definitely a lot more costly than spots like Thailand or Indonesia. Even so, it’s an amazing place to travel around and the perfect place to top up your travel funds with a working…

Backpacker, Lifestyle, Travel

How To Apply For An Australian Working Holiday Visa

A working holiday visa in Australia is one of the best ways to experience Oz, giving you the opportunity to not only stay in Australia for up to 12 months, but also top up your travel funds through work. But how do you get an Australia Working Holiday Visa? There…

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Cairns is found in the heart of Tropical Far North Queensland and is one of the most visited backpacker hotspots Australia wide. Thanks to Cairns' location it has amazing weather and is super warm all year round, this makes it perfect for visiting any time. The city itself is a…

Always dreamed of making a stop at this famous surf town along the East Coast of Australia? There is more than meets the eye than just fashion, bohemian lifestyle, and sun drenched golden surf hair. We’re here to let you in on some backpacker style activities you and your mates…

With so many awesome towns, cities, villages, and beaches to explore in Australia, it can be hard to figure out where to stop off during your travels in Oz! To help you guys figure out some priorities, our team has put together our favourite places in Australia. These stops are…

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most popular destinations in Australia and experiencing it first should be on every backpackers bucket list. But with so many options to choose from, we know it can be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out the best Great Barrier Reef trip!…

Australia is filled with unique and incredible wildlife from the iconic bounce of kangaroos to fluffy koalas! So when you travel to Australia, make sure you take the time to meet some of the locals! Here are 6 of our favourite destinations to get up close to some of the…

With so many awesome places to explore and activities to fill your days with, it can be tough deciding where to kick off your Australia travel plans! So here’s our handy guide to choosing where you should land in Australia to help you make the most of your time in…

Australia has a bit of a reputation for being an expensive place to travel and it is definitely a lot more costly than spots like Thailand or Indonesia. Even so, it’s an amazing place to travel around and the perfect place to top up your travel funds with a working…

A working holiday visa in Australia is one of the best ways to experience Oz, giving you the opportunity to not only stay in Australia for up to 12 months, but also top up your travel funds through work. But how do you get an Australia Working Holiday Visa? There…

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