Anyone with advise for a first time backpacker going at it alone in australia

[jamie]

Hi i just need a bit of advice it will be my first time backpacking, i really want to go and travel and I'm finally going to put my foot down and do it Ive been Australia twice before but only with family.

I plan on traveling from cairns to Adelaide making many stops on the way but have a million and one questions going threw my head as i have no experience in this if theres any usefull websites, advice or anything else that might come of use to me please let me no like what to plan before i leave what size back pack etc.  Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks Jamie.

[PR]

G'day Jamie and welcome to the Backpacker Tours forums.

Your questions are many and there's heaps involved.  Firstly, where are you coming from and how long for?  Are you fluent in the English language? (This will help us to help you!)  Also, when are you planning on starting your trip?  Cairns is very hot between November and February and the further you go south the less humidity and heat you will encounter, as a general rule.

I'd suggest that your best bet is to ask specific questions to get the answers you're looking for.  It doesn't matter how 'daft' some questions may seem; if it helps you, that's what we're aiming to do.

Regarding backpack size, obviously the smaller (lighter in weight), the better!  What to bring will depend a little bit upon the length of time and what time of year you plan on being here.  I'm happy to answer whatever questions you have and, if you can give me a basic plan outline, I can help some more with various suggestions.