Australia is easily one of the most fascinating places I've visited. I spent three months traveling through it and I feel like I've only explored a small piece of it. I probably could've spent the whole year here and still walked away with that same feeling.

If you're lucky enough to travel Australia, then here are some tips on what you need to know before visiting:

One of the goals of my of destinations section is to always have a two week itinerary for the country that I am reviewing. Doing it for Australia feels like Mission Impossible.

Australia is simply a huge continent.The attractions and cities you'll want to see are spread across vast distances. Backpackers spend many months in Australia and STILL walk away feeling like they haven't covered everything.

Below is a primer on Australia covering Visa Requirements, Accommodation, Food and Transportation.