Many backpackers are put off of travelling to Australia because of the sheer cost of it. There is no denying that a return flight is going to eat into your budget. Once you've taken that hit there are many ways to be thrifty and make those dollars go as far as possible. Consider renting a car or buying one if you are in Australia for a longer period of time. Many tourists rent big campervans but these are expensive to rent and cost a lot in fuel. A car gives you a lot more