Backpacking Light is conveniently located in Melbourne CBD and is easily accessible by public transport. Short term parking is available nearby as well.

Email, call, or visit us in store — our team are more than happy to talk you through the gear that you need for your adventure!

To talk through your options, call us on 03 9670 5144 during business hours, email us at sales@backpackinglight.com.au, or send us a message below.

Over the Christmas period, please allow extra time for your order to be processed.

Generally we reply to inquiries within 24 hours, however over the holiday season this could be extended to 72 hours. Please note, emailing us at sales@backpackinglight.com.au is the most efficient way for us to assist you.

Holiday Trading Hours

NEW YEAR’S DAY: Wednesday 1 January 2025 - CLOSED
AUSTRALIA DAY: Monday 27 January 2025 - CLOSED
LABOUR DAY: Monday 10 March 2025 - CLOSED
GOOD FRIDAY: 18 April 2025 - CLOSED
EASTER SATURDAY: 19 April 2025 - 9.30am to 5.30pm
EASTER SUNDAY: 20 April 2025 - CLOSED
EASTER MONDAY: 21 April 2025 - 11am to 5pm
ANZAC DAY: Friday 25 April 2025 - CLOSED
KING'S BIRTHDAY: Monday 9 June 2025 - 11am to 5pm
GRAND FINAL FRIDAY: TBC 2025 - CLOSED
MELBOURNE CUP DAY: Tuesday 4 November 2025 - CLOSED
Monday 22 December 2025 - 9.30am to 5:30pm
Tuesday 23 December 2025 - 9.30am to 5:30pm
CHRISTMAS EVE: Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 9.30am to 5.30pm
CHRISTMAS DAY: Thursday 25 December 2025 - CLOSED
BOXING DAY: Friday 26 December 2025 - 9am to 6pm
Saturday 27 December 2025 - 9am to 5.30pm
Sunday 28 December 2025 - 11am to 5pm
Monday 29 December 2025 - 10am to 6pm
Tuesday 30 December 2025 - 10am to 6pm
Wednesday 31 December 2025 - 10am to 5:30pm
NEW YEAR'S DAY: Thursday 1 January 2026 - CLOSED