lioraisabell

Hey, im going backpacking in australia from september to january. Does anyone have any experience and tips for me? and is anyone here doing the same?

Bokhara2

Lots of backpackers in Australia, but you'll probably find more of them on Lonely Planet's Thorntree forum.

There are some great YHAs; in particular the one at The Rocks in Sydney http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/sy...ydney-harbour/

ArodExplorer

If travelling in Australia's winter - be warned - it does rain and it does get cold! Whilst you can leave the thermal underwear at home, don't forget a warm jumper or two!

qwovadis

Bootsnall.com

Best online site for me

Lonely Planet used to be good

Now commercially driven owned by BBC

Dated material high download charges

Like $20 to download an Ebbok of dated material

Amazon.com has the books for a few pennies use them for research

Columbusdorect.com duinsure.com good insurance

Weather2travel.com climate guides

I am a big fan of South America cheap great

Saexplorers.org amazing history nature beaches wildlife

Guanguiltagua.com Galapagos

Huaorani.com Amazon super exotic.

happy Travels

lioraisabell

Thank you! Ill check it all out