Palm trees framing a tropical beach at sunset with calm turquoise water Snow-capped Himalayan peak behind prayer flags and a mountain guesthouse Hot air balloons rising over the Cappadocia landscape at sunrise Two surfers walking along the beach at sunset with boards under their arms Hikers on a trail looking toward snow-capped Patagonian peaks
New Jobs · Stays · People, wherever you roam

Your working holiday,
sorted.

Find verified jobs, book a place to stay, and meet other travellers along the way — one app for your working holiday, wherever it takes you.

The Backpacker App

Everything a working
holiday needs.

From your first shift to your last sunset, Backpacker follows the path every traveller actually takes.

Travellers picking apples together in an orchard
Two travellers picking strawberries on a farm
Traveller working as a barista, pouring latte art
1

Jobs

Work that fits your visa

Farm work, hospitality, regional gigs — browse real listings from verified local employers and apply in a tap.

See how it works
Alpine hostel balcony with a HOSTEL sign and mountain views
Open-air jungle-style hostel lounge with lantern lighting over sand floor
Shared house group dinner at dusk under a tree strung with lights
2

Accommodation

A bed sorted before you land

Hostels, farm stays, and shared houses near your new job — book straight from the app.

Browse stays
Travellers hanging out together at a hostel pool party at night
Travellers and locals watching the game together in a cosy pub
Friends sharing a sunset dinner with live music at a beach bar
3

Hangouts

The people make the trip

Find out what's happening nearby and meet other backpackers doing the exact same thing as you, right now.

Find your people
Friends planning a road trip route on a paper map in the car
Two backpacks covered in travel patches in front of a tent
Map, camera, compass and coffee laid out on a table overlooking the coast
4x4 with a rooftop tent parked in the forest at dusk
Friends gathered around a campfire in the jungle at dusk
4

Wanderlust

Still a trip, not just a job

Save spots and plan routes between gigs — Backpacker keeps the admin small so the adventure stays big.

Start planning

Getting Started

From download
to day one.

No lengthy sign-up, no guesswork — three steps and you're working.

01

Download & set up your profile

Add your visa type and the work you're after — takes a couple of minutes.

02

Browse & apply

Filter jobs by location and pay, then apply to verified employers in a tap.

03

Turn up & get started

Message your employer, sort your stay nearby, and you're working.

For Employers

Need backpackers?
We've got you.

Backpacker Hire connects your business with backpackers already looking for work nearby — post a job, a room, or a local event in minutes.

  • Reach who's around. See backpackers already searching your region, right now.
  • Post in minutes. Jobs, stays, or local events — live and visible fast.
  • Run it from one place. Manage every applicant and listing from a single dashboard.