Activity 1

Scenario

I am a tourist who wants to go to Australia backpacking. Where do I begin my research in order to plan my trip?

I think I will look at Lonely Planet and then see if I can find out further information from TripAdvisor.

I am going to fly to Sydney Australia, and travel around Sydney for the first few weeks. I wonder what backpacker hostels will be good to stay in?

Then I intend travelling up to the Gold Coast, I have heard it’s good. I will check out fellow travellers’ reviews to help me find out the best ways of travelling up to the Gold Coast and where to stay.

Before I leave Australia I must visit Phillip Island, Melbourne. I want to see the Penguin Parade; it’s a must for me! I need to find out how to get there, where to stay and what the best time to visit is. I bet other tourists have left reviews on TripAdvisor.

Over to you ...

You are the tourist – what can you find out?