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Backpacker car crash draws attention to online travel insurance

A backpacker car crash in Queensland, Australia has reiterated the need for people to buy backpacker travel insurance.

Backpacker travel insurance advised for workers heading to Sydney

People planning on working in Sydney while travelling should buy online travel insurance first.

Worldwide travel insurance should be bought by backpackers heading to Sydney

Backpackers heading for Sydney should ensure they first buy cheap travel insurance.

Cheap travel insurance recommended for rafters in Oz

Backpackers hoping to enjoy white-water rafting in Cairns, Australia, should make sure they buy worldwide travel insurance first.

Cheap Aussie dollar could attract backpackers with worldwide travel insurance

Travellers planning to take advantage of the cheap Aussie dollar should buy online travel insurance before heading out.

Backpacker travel insurance urged for travellers seeking unusual transport

Backpackers planning on exploring Australia on unusual modes of transport should first seek cheap travel insurance.

Cheap travel insurance recommended for budding surfers

Budding surfers planning to take advantage of big waves in Australia are urged to buy worldwide travel insurance in preparation.

Cheap travel insurance necessary despite presence of honorary British consul in Cairns

Travellers are advised to buy worldwide travel insurance for trips to Cairns, Australia, despite the presence of a new honorary British consul.

Backpacker travel insurance urged for trips to Victoria

Backpackers are advised to buy cheap travel insurance before following thousands of visitors to the Australian state of Victoria.

Backpackers following Kiwis to Australia should buy worldwide travel insurance

Backpackers planning to follow increasing numbers of New Zealanders to Australia should buy online travel insurance before they go.

People planning a hostel visit in Queensland should buy cheap travel insurance

Online travel insurance should be considered a priority by backpackers planning a stay in an Australian hostel.

Snorkelling accident in Queensland reminds of need for cheap travel insurance

A backpacker snorkelling accident in Queensland, Australia, has reinforced the need for online travel insurance.

More bang for your buck in Oz

MAs if UK backpackers didn't have enough incentive to head to the likes of Australia and South Africa, those who do the maths will work out that the pound will go a long way there compared to the US and Europe.

Luhrmann film could inspire bush ventures

Backpackers heading to Australia may be inspired to visit the Northern Territory (NT) following the release of the new Baz Luhrmann film - Australia.

One way travel insurance advisable for backpackers following Kiwis to Oz

Cheap travel insurance is recommended for backpackers looking to follow New Zealanders heading for the wealth of opportunities in Australia.

Travel insurance more important than ever as wild dingo tour tops backpacker awards

The growing demand among backpackers for adventure travel has once again been highlighted with the news that the 'Cool Dingo Tour' to Fraser Island has won a top Queensland tourism award for the second year in a row.

'Australia' set to boost travel insurance bookings for Down Under

The global release of Baz Luhrmann's epic new movie 'Australia' will prompt even more people to take out travel insurance and head Down Under, it is believed.

Travellers still securing cheap travel insurance to go Down Under

The global economic turmoil is not preventing people from securing cheap travel insurance and making their way Down Under, it has been revealed.

Cheap travel insurance needed as more storms expected in Queensland

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has cautioned that more storms are expected in Queensland, proving the importance of online travel insurance.

Get travel insurance and head to award-winning Koala Village backpacker resort

A Koala sanctuary on an idyllic tropical island has scooped the best backpacker accommodation category in the Queensland tourism awards for the third year running.

Cheap travel insurance advised for backpackers taking advantage of weak dollar

Cheap travel insurance is advised for backpackers who may be looking to head to Australia to take advantage of the weak dollar.

Backpacker travel insurance should be priority for those heading for new Oz hostel

Backpacker travel insurance should be a priority for people planning a trip to a new hostel that has recently opened in Yamba, Australia.

Worldwide travel insurance advised for backpackers attracted by new Oz campaign

Worldwide travel insurance is advised for all backpackers planning a trip to Australia in the wake of a new promotional campaign from Tourism Australia.

Gap year travel insurance advised for backpackers looking for a knees-up

Gap year travel insurance is recommended for backpackers planning a regular knees-up with their fellow travellers in New South Wales.

Backpackers looking for Aussie turtle nesting should get cheap travel insurance

Backpackers looking to check out turtle nesting season in Australia should buy cheap travel insurance before setting off on their trip, reports magnetictimes.com.

Gap year travel insurance advised for young people seeking a bed in Queensland

Young people planning a stay in Queensland, Australia, are advised to buy gap year travel insurance before they set off.

Worldwide travel insurance advised for backpackers planning to work in Australia

Worldwide travel insurance is advised for backpackers planning to work in Australia to rebuild their savings.

Backpackers going on Sydney Harbour tours should buy online travel insurance

Backpackers planning a trip around Sydney Harbour should buy online travel insurance to make sure they are covered in the event of an accident.

Cheap travel insurance advised for backpackers heading to South Australia

Cheap travel insurance is advised for backpackers heading to South Australia and planning to work to fund the next leg of their trip.

Backpacker travel insurance urged for travellers heading to Cairns

Backpacker travel insurance is recommended for travellers planning a visit to hostels in Cairns, Australia.

Backpacker accident in Australia highlights need for online travel insurance

An accident involving two Canadian backpackers in Darwin, Australia, has highlighted the need for backpackers to secure online travel insurance.

Cheap travel insurance urged for backpackers heading to 'number one' city of Sydney

Cheap travel insurance is urged for backpackers heading to Sydney, which has been voted the top city in the world at the Conde Nast Traveller Awards.

Travellers urged to buy cheap travel insurance for study trips to Australia

Travellers planning on studying in Australia for any length of time should make sure they have cheap travel insurance before setting off.

Travellers going to Cairns advised to buy backpacker travel insurance

Travellers heading to Cairns in Australia are advised to buy backpacker travel insurance before setting off on their trip.

Travellers attracted to Australia's nature tourism should seek online travel insurance

Online travel insurance is one option for travellers planning to enjoy nature-based tourism opportunities in Australia, reports hospitality.com.

Australia launches National Landscapes Programme

Australian authorities have launched a new programme designed to promote the country's ecological tourist destinations.

Shark-diving proves an appeal in Australia

Diving with sharks is proving popular amongst backpackers and other travellers off the coast of South Australia.

Australian citrus farm offers seasonal work for backpackers

Backpackers looking to work as they travel in Australia could find seasonal positions at a citrus farm in New South Wales.

Australia seeking skilled workers

The Australian Visa Bureau reports that the Australian government is seeking skilled workers in various sectors including advertising, marketing and printing, in news that may appeal to those seeking a new experience.

Rise in visitor numbers to Gold Coast

The Gold Coast, in Queensland in Australia, has attracted 130,000 visitors in the past year, which is a year-on-year increase of over ten per cent, reports abc.net.au.

Flight ticket thwarts Australian traveller

An Argentinean tourist found herself in the wrong part of the world this week after an online booking mix-up.

New bill to protect rights of overseas workers in Australia

A new bill has been introduced into the Australian senate that is designed to protect the rights of foreign temporary workers.

Tasmanian capital happy with tourism league table result

The capital of Tasmania is celebrating a recent report that ranked its region the 11th best for tourism in Australia.

Speed dating to lure Brit women to Australia

A speed dating evening to be held next week hopes to hook British women up with Aussie men -and solve South Australia's skills shortage.

Sydney jazz festival to pay tribute to jazz great

A jazz festival in the Sydney suburb of Manly will feature a tribute to arguably the world's greatest-ever jazz musician.

Baz Luhrmann adverts expected to boost Aussie tourism

A new advert by acclaimed film director Baz Luhrmann is expected to boost traveller numbers to Australian.

Australia to grant visa to Snoop Dogg

Controversial rapper Snoop Dogg is to be allowed to visit Australia after he got some help from a very high profile celebrity friend.

Melbourne mayor: 'Cultural diversity is our greatest advantage'

The mayor of Melbourne has commented that cultural diversity is the Australian city's greatest advantage.

Barrier Reef gets cash injection

Australia's Great Barrier Reef has just received a $7.5 million funding boost to protect it from water run-off along along the coast.

UK still the biggest backpacking market in Australia

A new report from Tourism Australia has shown that British travelers make up 21 per cent of the international backpacker market in Australia, making it the country's biggest backpacking market.

Kangaroo Island picks up more tourism awards

Kangaroo Island residents will have a spring in their step at the news that their home is continuing to pick up tourism awards.

Sydney Opera House named as top modern wonder

Sydney Opera House has been named as the top modern wonder of the world in a new survey of Britons this week.

Melbourne's cafe scene appeals to backpackers

Gap year travellers and backpackers from the UK who intend to travel around Australia have been encouraged to check out Melbourne's famous cafe culture.

Luhrmann behind new campaign to lure backpackers

Tourism Australia is hoping to lure backpackers Down Under with a new international campaign masterminded by Australian film director, screenwriter and producer Baz Luhrmann.

'Sexist' slogans to be removed from backpacker vans

A backpacker caravan company in Australia has been ordered to remove its "sexist" and potentially racist advertising from the sides of its vans.

Swim with crocs in new Darwin centre

Backpackers and gappers travelling in Australia with a thirst for adventure now have the opportunity to go face-to-face with crocodiles as part of a new tourist attraction.

Vibrant Melbourne has plenty to offer in coming weeks

Melbourne has been hailed as a vibrant and diverse city well worth visiting for any backpackers or gap year travellers planning to head to Australia in the near future.

Holidaying construction workers in Oz could get two-year visa

The Australian government has announced new legislation allowing working visa holders in the construction industry to stay in the country for an additional 12 months.

Painting the town red - with a touch of green

New research has shown that Aussies and Kiwis are still lapping up the backpacking lifestyle but are now developing a green conscience in relation to travelling.

Australia the top destination according to new poll

Gap year travellers in the UK will be interested to hear that Australia has been named as the world's best country to visit in a prominent new survey.

New pass gives backpackers more freedom in Australia and NZ

Virgin Blue Airlines has launched a new scheme to help backpackers maximise their travelling in Australia and New Zealand.

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Worldwide travel insurance needed for people inspired by travel exhibitions

Backpacker travel insurance should be a priority for people taking tips from the Down Under Live Exhibition, scheduled for March. Read more...

Cheap travel insurance necessary for backpackers following in emigrants' footsteps

Backpackers inspired by a new series of Wanted Down Under to take a trip to Australia, should first buy backpacker travel insurance. Read more...

Backpacker car crash draws attention to online travel insurance

A backpacker car crash in Queensland, Australia has reiterated the need for people to buy backpacker travel insurance. Read more...

Britons travelling in UK should still buy online travel insurance

Britons planning to travel within the UK should nevertheless buy backpacker travel insurance in case of any mishaps along the way. Read more...

Backpackers advised to buy a first aid kit as well as cheap travel insurance

Backpackers are strongly advised to buy a first aid kit for their journey in addition to online travel insurance. Read more...

Backpacker travel insurance advised for workers heading to Sydney

People planning on working in Sydney while travelling should buy online travel insurance first. Read more...

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