Discover Australia
Exhibitors from all around Australia will share the wonders of the Red Centre, the adrenaline of Queensland, and the many other experiences that make Australia the No.1 backpacker destination in the world.
For Visitors
The fun and festive way to plan your next adventure. Find out where the shows are, what you will see, what it costs, and how to pick up a free 2-for-1 voucher.
Plan your visit
Visitor essentials
The quick answers to the questions every visitor asks.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where are the shows? | The expo is held in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. Visit each page for show details. |
| What's the cost? | Entry is only $5 — or download a 2-for-1 voucher and save. |
| What will I see? | Lots — tours, activities, adventures, accommodation, transportation, working holidays to name but a few. And don't forget the great free travel talks, special deals and free drinks and samples. |
| Who's exhibiting? | Exhibitors from Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, Africa, North and South America and the Pacific — everywhere! |
What to expect
Why visit the Backpackers Expo
The Expo is the fun and festive way to find out where to go for the time of your life — around Australia and overseas — the best, friendliest places to stay, what to do, how to get there and how to get jobs.
Whether you enjoy adrenaline-charged super activities or quietly experiencing the indigenous cultures of remote tribes, night-life festivities or the art galleries of the world, don't miss your annual opportunity to cut through the information overload and get personal answers to your interests from nearly 200 exhibitors.
On the show floor
What you'll find
Everything a traveller needs to plan the trip of a lifetime, all under one roof.
- Tours, activities and adventures
- Accommodation — the best, friendliest places to stay
- Transportation and how to get there
- Working holidays and how to get jobs
- Free travel talks
- Special deals from exhibitors
- Free drinks and samples
From local to global
Exhibitors from around the world
Go overseas
Overseas exhibitors will tantalise you with overland expeditions through Africa, rail journeys through Mongolia and Siberia, Canada, the South Pacific as well as the heritage of the UK and Ireland.
Free with entry
Travel Talks
Expert speakers share their know-how with visitors — here are a few of the popular free talks from a recent show:
- Living and working in London
- Lonely Planet's Travel Tips
- China
- Incredible India
- New Zealand
See the full travel talks program Download the talk descriptions (PDF)
Get a feel for it
Watch the Expo movie
Catch the 1.30-minute Expo movie to see what a show is really like.
Ready to plan your adventure?
Grab your free 2-for-1 entry voucher, pick a show and see you on the expo floor.