Before hitting Australia's shores, get some backpacker basics – from the best budget accommodation and WiFi options to eating like a local and staying up late. Follow our advice to get the most out of your Australian adventure.

Planning to stay and work while you're visiting Australia? If you're aged between 18 and 30 and hold a passport for a country or region participating in Australia's Working Holiday Maker programme, you may be eligible to apply for a 12-month visa which enables you to work in Australia while you are here.

Join the droves of young people who choose Australia for a gap year, career break, working holiday or overseas study. Planning a working holiday in Australia? Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Learn about the history of Australia, including aboriginal history, British settlers and Australian history and politics from the 20th century onwards, including WWI, WWII.

Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island but also the smallest continent. The country is divided into six states and two territories.

Follow our handy guide to Australia's time zones to understand the time in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory.

Australia is a country for all seasons. You can do practically anything here, at any time of year. There are four seasons across most of the country and a wet and dry season in our tropical north.

In Australia we have many native animals. Some are very famous, such as koalas and kangaroos, while others may not be familiar to visitors.

There are an astounding 24,000 species of native plants in Australia, making the country's flora one of our most prized assets. Here are some of the more common species, and where you can spot them in the wild.