Australian Time Out Articles

Australian Time Out #5: Landing on Our Feet

Apprehensive after some horror stories about work in Sydney, Yvonne and Dan have settled quickly. When you travel for fun, things seem to just land in your lap.

Australian Time Out #6: New Year, and the Belts are being Tightened

Determined to save for a trip around Australia, Yvonne and Dan list ways to enjoy Sydney and not spend a lot of cash.

Australian Time Out #4: Never Underestimate the Power of Jetlag

After walking around like a zombie for a few days, Yvonne’s mood improved along with the weather. Until, that is, she went to the bank.

Australian Time Out #2: Can I Come in, Please?

Before Yvonne could book her trip to Australia, she had to make sure she had her Oz working holiday visa. No one likes dealing with bureaucracy and Yvonne’s advice is to cut out the middle man.

Australian Time Out #7: We Broke the Drought!!!

The first day of Yvonne’s trip up the east coast corresponds with the first rain in seven months, breaking a drought but dampening her spirits.

Australian Time Out #16: Marry a Millionaire and Other Ways to Make Money in Tully

Tully is a one street town in tropical Queensland popular with backpackers for two things: fruit picking work and whitewater rafting.

Australian Time Out #17: End of the East Coast Road

If you’ve ever wanted to skydive, scuba dive, see the reef, bungee jump, or see a wet t-shirt competition, Cairns is the place to do it!

Australian Time Out #15: Do as Much or as Little as You Like

On a good weather day, Magnetic Island offers a wealth of activities, including some of the cheapest diving on the east coast.

Australian Time Out #13: The Last Untouched Area on the Whole East Coast

Yvonne found that 1770 is a great place to recharge the batteries between Hervey Bay and Airlie Beach. Just get there before everyone else finds out.

Australian Time Out #14: You Can Choose Your Boat, But You Can\’t Choose Your Cabin Mates

A boat tour of the Whitsundays is a must-do event, but unfortunately, you can’t choose your cabin mates.