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Backpackers with worldwide travel insurance could take part in Voices performance Tasmania

Backpackers with worldwide travel insurance could join a chorus and sing on a boat ride from Melbourne to Tasmania.

Backpackers seeking work from Perth hostel could buy gap year travel insurance

Backpackers looking for work at a hostel in Perth, Australia, have the option of buying online travel insurance in preparation for their trip.

Fraser Island visitors facing anti-litter campaign could buy online travel insurance

People facing an anti-litter campaign when visiting Fraser Island in Australia have the option of buying cheap travel insurance before they leave home.

People getting safety info in Bundaberg may buy cheap travel insurance

Backpackers looking for safety tips and more general information in the Queensland town of Bundaberg, Australia, could also buy some worldwide travel insurance.

Backpackers with cheap travel insurance might head to Arlie Beach

Arlie Beach is proving a hit with visitors to the Whitsunday region of Australia, with many people who may have backpacker travel insurance heading to the party site.

Train terror highlights importance of backpacker insurance

The experience of one backpacker in Australia demonstrates how important buying online travel insurance could be in the event of an accident.

Backpackers with online travel insurance could visit Australia's Lake Eyre

Lake Eyre in South Australia could prove a pull for backpackers, many of whom could have bought cheap travel insurance.

Visitors to new Brisbane YHA could buy gap year travel insurance

People planning a trip to a new hostel scheduled to be opened by the Youth Hostel Association (YHA) in Brisbane, Australia, could buy cheap travel insurance.

Cheap travel insurance an option for people chasing YHA competition

People planning to enter a competition from Youth Hotels Association (YHA) Australia to win a trip around the country could also seek gap year travel insurance.

Hostel theft highlights cheap travel insurance option

The recent theft of various electrical items from a backpacker hostel in Darwin, Australia, highlights the fact that people can buy worldwide travel insurance.

Backpacker travel insurance holders could benefit from museum reclamation

Gap year travel insurance holders Down Under could be tempted to visit the National Museum of Australia as important Aboriginal artefacts are returned to the country from Britain.

Worldwide travel insurance could be handy for concerned surfers

People planning to enjoy the surfing opportunities on offer at a vast number of famous beaches dotting the Australian coast might consider buying online travel insurance.

One way travel insurance on the cards for 'best job in the world' winner?

Finding worldwide travel insurance will likely be the next challenge for the winner of a competition to find a tropical island caretaker off the coast of Queensland.

Australia recognises importance of people with backpacker insurance

Backpackers who may have worldwide travel insurance are vital to the Australian economy, it has been claimed.

Backpacker travel insurance holders prepare to party

Darling Harbour's 21st birthday bash next week could be set to attract a host of gap year travel insurance holders in Sydney.

Worldwide travel insurance advised as Oz islands fall victim to recession

Cheap travel insurance could be among the best ways to avoid being left short-changed by struggling tourist resorts in Australia.

Backpacker death highlights importance of gap year travel insurance

Young people heading to Australia are under renewed pressure to take out backpacker travel insurance following the death of a British man in a car crash.

Backpackers seeking fast web access in Australia could buy one-way travel insurance

Backpackers looking for fast and reliable internet connections in Australia could find worldwide travel insurance beneficial.

Gap year travel insurance could help people taking free Oz flights

People taking advantage of proposed free flights to Australia could benefit from cheap travel insurance.

Fruit-pickers in South Australia could benefit from online travel insurance

Fruit-pickers in South Australia could benefit from worldwide travel insurance to protect themselves in the event of an accident.

Worldwide travel insurance an option after Queensland floods

People planning a trip to Northern Queensland in Australia could benefit from one-way travel insurance after the region was affected by flooding.

Wollongong visitors could reap rewards from cheap travel insurance

Backpackers and other travellers visiting the increasingly popular city of Wollongong could benefit from backpacker travel insurance.

Whale and dolphin-watching tourists in Yamba could benefit from cheap travel insurance

Backpackers planning on taking in some whale and dolphin-watching in the Australian town of Yamba have the option of buying online travel insurance.

Trips to Western Australia oasis could benefit from cheap travel insurance

Trips to Karijini National Park in Western Australia could benefit from online travel insurance which can be bought before people leave home.

One-way travel insurance could prove handy for new Bundaberg hostels

Tourists planning a visit to the Bundaberg region of Australia have the option of first buying worldwide travel insurance.

Online travel insurance could benefit visitors to the Three Sisters in Oz

People planning a visit to the Three Sisters in Australia have the option of buying worldwide travel insurance before they set off.

Visitors to Great Barrier Reef could buy online travel insurance

People planning a trip to Australia's Great Barrier Reef could first buy worldwide travel insurance in case of any accidents along the way.

Online travel insurance could benefit people fearful of Oz snake bites

People travelling to Australia who are afraid of snakes could benefit from backpacker travel insurance.

Worldwide travel insurance one option for healthcare-trained travellers

Healthcare-trained travellers in Australia could seek cheap travel insurance before looking for short-term employment contracts.

Travellers looking for work in Oz should buy worldwide travel insurance

Travellers heading to Australia and planning to work should first buy cheap travel insurance.

Cheap travel insurance recommended before using expanded Oz Greyhound service

Backpacker travel insurance is recommended for people planning to use the expanded Greyhound service in Victoria, Australia.

People planning a hostel stay in Australia should buy cheap travel insurance

Backpackers planning to stay in a hostel in Australia are advised to first buy one-way travel insurance.

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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Backpackers trying amateur boxing in Bundaberg could get one-way travel insurance

Backpackers planning to try some amateur boxing in Bundaberg in Queensland, Australia, could buy online travel insurance beforehand. Read more...

Backpackers getting discounted duty free could buy online travel insurance

People looking for duty free shopping discounts by booking online with Virgin Atlantic have the option of buying cheap travel insurance. Read more...

Backpackers avoiding cotton clothing could get cheap travel insurance

Gap year travel insurance could be got hold of by backpackers who plan to avoid wearing cotton clothing while exploring overseas lands. Read more...

Backpackers with online travel insurance could buy cooking tools for camping

People planning a trip into the wilderness with a range of specially-designed cooking tools also have the option of buying cheap travel insurance. Read more...

'Worldwide travel insurance advice should be clear and transparent'

Holidaymakers should have access to "clear transparent advice" when it comes to all the different policies available to them including cheap travel insurance, says an expert organisation. Read more...

One way travel insurance holders may want to 'trek new ground'

One way travel insurance customers may want to trek new ground on trips offered by a tour operator. Read more...

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