About to start backpacking. Flying from Sydney to Cairns and then making my way back down again

[emmaah86]

Hi everyone. I have just joined this site. I arrived from the UK last week on my own but have relatives here who I have been staying with about an hour out of Sydney. I am here on a working holiday visa. I am planning to start travelling next week. I'm thinking of taking a flight up to Cairns and then make my way back down to Sydney before Christmas. I have never backpacked or stayed in a hostel before and it is my first time in Oz.

Was looking for any advice or suggestions for my trip. I am currently looking into getting a Greyhound hop on hop off ticket. Also seen hostel packages with Nomads and Base - any good?? Any to avoid?

 

I'd like to keep things flexible so I can change what I'm doing if I don't like something.

 

Anyone else about to embark on the same trip?!

 

Emma

[jumpingjellybean]

I'd like to keep things flexible so I can change what I'm doing if I don't like something.

 

Excellent idea.

 

Plans can change so quickly when traveling - you don't want to tie yourself down to a rigid or set timetable.

[Guest51810]

Hey Emma. I arrive in Sydney on the 6th. If you want to meet up when you come then that would be cool

[jumpingjellybean]

Tip:

 

Try maybe to visit Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge & Rainforest, Daintree River and Cape Tribulation (north of Cairns) and Atherton Tablelands (west of Cairns).......before heading back down south.

 

Dougies Backpackers in Port Douglas has a good reputation