The Basics City Name: Brisbane Where is it located?: Brisbane is located halfway up Australia’s east coast, just over the border of New South Wales in Queensland. Why do people go there?: Brisbane is a great stopping point for backpackers making their way up, or down, the coast. The meandering river is worth a ride [...]
The Basics City Name: Cairns Where is it located?: Cairns is located three-quarters of the way up Queensland’s east coast, and in the top fourth of Australia. Why do people go there?: There’s a backpacker party scene that rivals Darwin’s, but, more importantly, Cairns is the gateway to the luscious tropical rainforests of the north [...]
