Oceania: Budget Travel Guide
Australia and New Zealand are expensive by backpacker standards, but the Working Holiday Visa changes the equation entirely. Earn in AUD/NZD while exploring, and the daily cost of travel becomes manageable. Both countries have established hostel networks, well-maintained bus routes, and some of the most dramatic landscapes on earth.
Itineraries
Classic Routes
East Coast Australia
Australia
Sydney → Byron Bay → Brisbane → Cairns. The classic backpacker trail. Greyhound bus passes available.
Entry
Visa Snapshot
Insight: Most Western passports have it easy in Oceania. The main friction is Vietnam for some nationalities (e-visa required) and Myanmar (check current advisories). Use the visa lookup on each country guide page for your exact passport pair.
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