Every year TNT Magazine hosts the Golden Backpack Awards, which recognise those in the travel industry who are working extra hard to make visitors to Australia and New Zealand have the experiences of a lifetime.

Even better? The finalists are voted for by the backpackers themselves, and so you book your experience knowing these companies and areas across Australia and New Zealand have been given the seal of approval from fellow travellers.

To find out the overall winner, announced November 6, keep an eye on our website.

For the list of finalists covering the best visitor attractions in Australia click here

For the list of finalists covering the best visitor attractions in New Zealand click here.