Backpacking in Australia

TNT Magazine - Travel, employment, classifieds and more
Backpack Victoria - the official backpacker site for Melbourne, with activities, events and loads of other useful information
Backpack Around - comprehensive backpackers' information website
Itchy Feet - Backpacker's guide to hostel accommodation in Australia

Melbourne activities

Visit Victoria - Melbourne tourist information
Highlights around Melbourne
Melbourne restaurants
Citysearch – nightlife, the arts, sport, restaurants and more
That's Melbourne - events, tourism and transport
Beat - Weekly guide to Melbourne's live music scene, clubs and more

Getting Around

Getting here and away:
Airline offices in Melbourne
Victorian country trains and buses
Countrylink trains

From the airport:
Skybus airport transfers

In and around Melbourne:
Melbourne transport information
Victorian Public Transport

Second-hand cars:
Travellers' Auto Barn - specifically for backpackers
Trading Post, Drive, and Cars Guide all offer general auto classifieds

Useful Links

Hostelworld - search for hostel accommodation worldwide
Hotel-d - hotel directories
Xe.com - Online currency converter
Australian Government Department of Immigration - information on visas and visiting Australia
Bureau of Meteorology - Australian weather info
Post office locator - find the nearest post office to anywhere in Australia
London Hostels - Piccadilly Hotel is London's most central hostel for backpackers and budget travellers!
hotel-base.com - World accommodation directories
hotel-r.com - Hotel reservations
browse-hotels.com - Instant and secure online hotel reservations
hotel-land.com - Book your hotel quickly, easily and securely
Central City Backpackers - Hobart
Cheap and Cheerful in the Absolute Heart of Hobart. We have a great atmosphere, large lounge, huge kitchen and comfortable rooms. Our friendly staff can help with advice, tours, information and directions. We wil become your home away from home.
http://www.centralcityhobart.com