Independent Backpacker Gold Card

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Gold Card Membership

As a member, you will receive discounts on accommodation, tours and travel, plus save at backpacker friendly businesses through-out Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.

What you get
  • Australia, New Zealand and Fiji travel guides packed with local area information, highlights, maps, accommodation, tours, slang dictionary, harvest guide and much, much more...
  • Discounts at 250+ hostels
  • Discounts with 250+ tour companies
  • FREE international calling card with $3 credit and a $6 top up bonus that lets you call home from your mobile
  • Over $500.00 worth of discount rip out pub and club vouchers

Typical savings based on a 6 week trip buying a $35.00 Annual Gold Card
  • $3.00 International phone calls
  • $42.00 Accommodation
  • $50.00 3 day Kakadu 4WD Safari
  • $25.00 3 day Ayers Rock tour
  • $70.00 5 day Open Water Dive Course
  • $14.50 Cape Tribulation day tour
  • $26.50 2 day 1 night Fraser Island Safari
  • $37.00 Sydney - Cairns Travellers bus pass
Total Savings: $229.00

National Discounters
Australia Hostels | Backpackers
Greyhound Australia - Australia's national hop on hop off bus service
Gold Card members receive concession rate travel on all passes and express tickets

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Oz Experience - Touring bus for independent travel -
book online with www.independentbackpackers.com

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Stray - New Zealand's flexible bus network -
5% Discount when you book with www.independentbackpackers.com

Australia Hostels | Backpackers
Premier Motor Service - Australia’s east coast bus -
Independent Backpackers Gold Card Members receive 10% off all express tickets.

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Magic Bus -
7.5% Discount when you book with www.independentbackpackers.com

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Ace Rentals -
5% Discount when you book with www.independentbackpackers.com

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Great Southern Rail - Australia's great train journeys
Gold Card members receive up to 45% off The Ghan, The Indian Pacific and The Overland.

Australia Hostels | Backpackers
Travellers Auto Barn - Australian camper van hire -
Present your Gold Card and receive a FREE tank of fuel with any vehicle hire or purchase

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Spaceships -
Show your Gold Card and receive FREE table and chairs with every hire

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DriveNow -
Show your Gold Card and receive $10.00 OFF car hire and $25.00 OFF campers

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Jucy Campervans -
Free Tank of Fuel with any 10 day hire

Australia Hostels | Backpackers
Hippie Camper -
FREE table and chairs with every Hippie Camper Rental

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Apollo Motorhomes -
10% Discount when you book with www.independentbackpackers.com

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Jucy Rentals - New Zealands favourite -
5% Discount when you book with www.independentbackpackers.com

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Kiwi Experience -
10% Discount when you book with www.independentbackpackers.com

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Pegasus Rental Cars -
10% direct discount with any 4 day plus car hire

Australia Hostels | Backpackers
Spaceships -
5% Discount when you book with www.independentbackpackers.com

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Wicked Campers - Australian camper van hire
Independent Backpackers Gold Card members receive 5% off total hire price

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ekit Global Phonecard - www.independentbackpackers.ekit.com
AU$3.00 FREE CREDIT plus AU$6.00 BONUS when you recharge

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Protectabag -
Show your Gold Card and receive $1.00 off luggage wrapping service

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expresstax -
$10 OFF tax returns for Independent Backpacker Gold Card members

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World Nomads - travel insurance -
5% Discount when you book with www.independentbackpackers.com

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Aussie Disposals -
Show your Independent Backpackers discount Gold Card and receive a 10% discount.

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beachculture -
Show your Independent Backpackers Gold Card to receive 20% off all sunnies

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Go Ride A Wave -
Book a 2 hour surfing lesson and receive FREE surfboard hire for the rest of the day

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Groovy Grape -
5% Discount when you book with www.independentbackpackers.com

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Banksia Adventures -
5% Discount when you book with www.independentbackpackers.com

Keep a close eye on our printable discount guide, as we add new discounts and special offers on a regular basis.

How Do I Join?

You can purchase your Independent Backpackers Gold Card at any good travel agent or hostel.
Click here for store locations or order online.

Note: When ordering online, please allow 14 working days for delivery.

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