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Turned chilly where you are? There’s plenty of sun on Australia's Gold Coast. And if you’re worried about when you first arrive then take a look at our country introduction and new arrival packages, including this one from the 2011 Golden Backpack Award winners.
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Australia Day 2012
Today’s Australia Day, a day to celebrate anything and everything to do with Australia. That includes kangaroos, lamingtons (they’re cakes apparently) and vegemite.
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YouTube fight for Gold Coast flights
A gapyear.com video competition to send six backpackers to Australia has been a hit on video-sharing site YouTube with thousands of entry views and likes.
Dan - A Different Volunteer
Dan Murray is a volunteer with a difference; he's only got one leg. We caught up with him and his amazing account of volunteering with orangutans in Borneo.
Off the Beaten Track
Here is Gapyear.com's Top 10 list of amazing places that are well visited in their own right, but often missed by travellers on their round the world trips.
Dealing with Drugs Abroad
South America has become a hotspot for drug tourism and it's getting all too easy to buy cocaine, so read our top tips and advice on dealing with drugs abroad.
Working in Australia
Australia is the number one backpacker’s destination in the world. Millions of tourists make the trip each year. However, it’s a destination not just for tourism but for work.
