EST. SYDNEY · YOUR YEAR DOWN UNDER
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plan

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read this week

guides worth the bunk.

lifestyle

Dating in Australia: A Backpacker's Honest Guide to Romance on the Road

Apps, hostel flings, where to actually meet people, what Aussies expect, and how to stay safe while finding love (or something like it) on your working holiday.

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lifestyle

Markets and Op-Shops: Kitting Out Your Van and Sharehouse for Next to Nothing

Thrifting your way through Australia — the best weekend markets, op-shop gold, scoring van and sharehouse gear on Marketplace and Gumtree, and cashing in your cans.

8 min readread →
lifestyle

How to See Australia's Iconic Wildlife (Ethically) on a Working Holiday

Kangaroos, koalas, wombats, quokkas, whales and penguins — the best wild spots, the good sanctuaries, and the dos and don'ts that keep the animals safe.

9 min readread →