The trials and tribulations of a group of young backpackers living in the same Sydney hostel.
CreatorJimmy Thomson
The Bag
Oct 10, 2001
Arrival. Fun-loving Brit Tina arrives in Australia but gets into serious trouble when she and Kirsty pick up the wrong bag at the airport.
Trouble
Mar 12, 2002
Tina finds herself in deep trouble when Stefan, the owner of the rucksack, makes it clear that he will do anything to get it back… but Bryan and John have other plans.
The Bush
Mar 18, 2002
Angie and Ricky are lost in the bush together, but John and Wendy seem to be coping without them. Meanwhile, Kirsty leaves the hostel and Tina, and Penny is flirting with Dave.
Secrets
Mar 19, 2002
Klaus, a handsome German backpacker rescues Angie and Ricky from the bush. Can Angie keep her promise not to tell Wendy what happened while they were lost?
Desperate Measures
Penny and Miranda face disaster when Penny finds that all their money has been stolen. She can't tell Miranda and in desperation she tries a nude photo shoot, but is rejected.
Who's That Girl?
Having found comfort in Dave, Penny is on top of the world. But any dreams of a relationship are destroyed when she opens the door of his van and finds another girl inside.
Body and Soul
An angry Penny takes her chances with the Escort Agency. Ricky is encouraged by John to chance his luck too.
Breakaway
After a disastrous first meeting, Penny is persuaded to give the escort business another go. Meanwhile, Tina is spinning out of control. Her financial situation is so desperate she breaks into a car.
Rampage
Apr 1, 2002
Despite having no money, Tina decides to paint the town red. She tries it on with Bryan and another backpacker boy but she's bitten off more than she can chew when a punter on the street turns nasty.
Money
Rick gambles away all his money at John's card game, and Wendy finds out he's been dipping into their bank account. Tina is in George's debt.
Compromising Positions
Wendy confronts Ricky about the gambling, and after she gives him an ultimatum, Ricky decides to sell drugs for John. Meanwhile, Penny discovers that Aaron has some unusual preferences when it comes to sex.
Flirt
Apr 9, 2002
Tina gets drunk at her birthday party and flirts with every man in the hostel. Unfortunately, one of them doesn't take no for an answer and things take a dangerous turn when he follows her to her room.
Vanished
When Tina disappears after her birthday party, everyone but Bryan assumes she has a hangover. Bryan is pretty sure that she has run out but he doesn't know why. Penny is caught ""on the job.""
Water Under the Bridge
Apr 16, 2002
Wendy discovers how much Ricky owes to John. When John hassles Ricky for the money he owes, Wendy pays the debt off. Meanwhile, Angie is still angry with Klaus, and decides to test him. Penny tries to explain to Dave what she was doing.
Invitation
Apr 22, 2002
Having been rejected by Inez, John starts flirting with Miranda and invites her to the pub. Dave and John come to blows over Miranda. Meanwhile, Inez takes direct action over the van by selling it without telling Carla… Carla takes direct action over Inez.
The Old and the New
Apr 23, 2002
Penny warns Miranda to stay away from John and Chris. A young Canadian girl arrives looking for ex-lover Carla. John goes looking to complete his unfinished business with Inez.
Ipso Facto
Bryan's concern for Tina stuffs up John's big drug deal. A new arrival to the hostel prefers Isabella to Inez.
Happy Anniversary
As George and Isabella celebrate their fifth anniversary, George discovers Tina's been arrested but doesn't realise Luc is making moves on Isabella.
Truth
May 6, 2002
Tina's return leads to a shock revelation as we find out who raped her. Eleni's got her hooks into Jun.
Consequence
May 7, 2002
Tina tells Bryan she was raped. She doesn't say whom but thinks he knows and vows revenge. Luc is moving in on Isabella; everyone turns against Eleni.
Vengeance
Miranda, rebuffed by Dave, runs straight into John's arms. Bryan, looking for revenge for Tina, runs into a human brick wall. Dave collapses after a dive.
Reunion
Dave is revived by Klaus and makes up with Penny… a little too late. Isabella finds Luc irresistable. Tina finds Bryan wants more than friendship.
The Things We Do For Love
John thinks he's found welcome relief from the gloom with Inez. But Klaus has a big surprise for him.
Moving On
May 21, 2002
While the rest of the hostel bids a fond farewell to Dave, Isabella says goodbye to Luc in a way neither of them will ever forget.
Proposal
May 27, 2002
A nervous Ricky asks Wendy to marry him then and there, John and Inez continue their game of Nervous Ricky asks Wendy to marry him, right here, right now. Her response makes him feel even more insecure. John plots naked revenge on Inez.
Strange Relations
Wendy's smug superiority tempts Angie to tell the truth about her and Ricky. Klaus tells the police about John's fight with Dave.
Episode 27
Wendy gives Ricky one last chance to tell the truth. Angie tries to make amends. Miranda is feeling excluded and humiliated by Jun and Eleni.
Episode 28
Jun 4, 2002
Tina is threatened by a man who is looking for the drugs that went missing from her backpack. Ricky goes looking for Wendy.
Episode 29
Isabella can't leave with Luc without saying goodbye to George. Bryan is an unlikely hero. Inez's famous father arrives.
Episode 30
Isabella tells George she is leaving him. Miguel asks Inez to travel with him on his book tour. Jun, duped by Eleni, turns back to Miranda.
Episode 31
John takes advantage when Ricky goes on a self-destructive binge. Penny decides on a perilous plan to finance her and Miranda's escape.
Episode 32
Inez realises the truth about her philandering father. John messes with Ricky's head. George discovers Luc's secret.
Episode 33
Isabella confronts Luc over his son. Inez confronts Miguel about her mother. Bryan tells Ricky what John's been up to.
Episode 34
Penny's plan is high risk for big money. Bryan takes a gorgeous wannabe pop star under his wing. Luc pleads with Isabella.
Episode 35
Penny is frantically trying to get her and Miranda on a plane out of Sydney. A handsome and well-endowed Aussie, strides into the hostel.
Episode 36
Miranda discovers Penny's nasty secret. Tina and Gary are getting it on. Bryan discovers music may not be the food of love after all.
Episode 37
Jul 8, 2002
Miranda doesn't know where to turn now that Penny has gone. John is waiting in the wings. Bryan gets ahead of himself with Cassie.
Episode 38
Cassie's in the spotlight. Angie's on the prowl. John finally makes his move on Miranda.
Episode 39
Klaus and John turn beach volleyball into open combat. Inez wants a modelling gig. Angie discovers the shocking truth about Klaus.
Episode 40
Klaus tries to explain himself to a bitter Angie. Inez has the brakes put on her acting career. Ricky goes for a job and loses his shirt.
Episode 41
John is summonsed to the inquest into Dave's death. Chris can't quite believe Inez is attracted to her. Bryan persuades Jun to join him on a building site.
Episode 42
Gary asks Tina to go with him to Darwin but she's about to learn some devastating news. Miranda has her doubts about John.
Episode 43
Tina tells Gary that she can't go away with him to Darwin. Klaus and Angie discover a mutual attraction. Gary turns out to have a very short fuse.
Episode 44
Chris's gay-dar has been skewed by Inez. Gary tries to get back in with Tina. John ups the stakes with Miranda.
Episode 45
An immigration raid forces Ali and Ricky to get up close and personal. Tina is furious that her secret is out. Suze is hiding something.
Episode 46
Isabella tells George that they should adopt Tina's baby then slips to Gary that Tina is pregnant. Suze steals Chris's job. Ali's appeal is deferred.
Episode 47
Inquest day-but Miranda is sure John has been sleeping with Inez. Inez tells Chris she doesn't trust Suze.
Episode 48
Miranda has to decide whether or not to tell the truth about John. Isabella wonders why George was so forgiving about Luc.
Episode 49
Isabella pressures Tina to give her the baby. An old friend comes back and saves Tina from Gary. John still has another shock for Miranda.
Episode 50
Tina and George are videotaped revealing their dark secret. Ricky has a brilliant way of saving Ali from deportation. John is getting tired of Miranda.
Episode 51
Tina stuns Isabella and George with news about the baby. Isabella wants to throw her out. Bryan is caught with his pants down.
Episode 52
Aug 27, 2002
John pulls the plug on Miranda. Geroge warns Isabella away from Tina. Bryan gets revenge but Chris and Inez spoil his plans.
Episode 53
Angie and Ricky, Jun and Kirsty, John and Miranda and Tina all have a lot of sorting out to do.
Episode 54
Angie and Ricky are getting it together when an old flame returns. Klaus is out....but not sure what it's about. Inez's suspicions about Suze resurface.
Episode 55
Wendy is back to complete some unfinished business. Isabella and George get an offer that he, at least, can't refuse.
Episode 56
John tells George the strings attached to his loan. Ricky wonders what the story is with Wendy. Angie amuses herself with Wendy's beau.
Episode 57
Klaus has a tempting proposition for Angie. Wendy isn't playing it straight with Ricky. Miranda and Suze are plotting against John.
Episode 58
Sep 16, 2002
John makes a devastating discovery and blackmails George. Klaus ups the ante with Angie. Wendy has Ricky tied in knots.
Episode 59
Angie gives Klaus her answer. Kirsty and Tina fall out over Bryan. John gets a very unwelcome visit.
Episode 60
The plots against John cancel each other out. Suze gets her marching orders. Inez and Chris shock a bridal party. Suze accidentally drops George in it.
Episode 61
George has some fast talking to do. Tina reveals the truth about George. John reveals the truth about Suze.
Episode 62
George is dancing as fast as he can, but finally has to confess. Miranda is starting to unravel.
Episode 63
Inez wants more from John than he may be prepared to give. George thinks he knows how to win Isabella back. Bryan loses it. And so, very nearly, does Suze with John.
Episode 64
Jun tries to help Miranda find Penny. Klaus and Angie are on their way. John has one last nasty surprise for Miranda.
Episode 65
John is king of the hostel. Ricky takes to drink and women but he's in for a big surprise. Bryan, Tina and Kirsty take to the water. Chris and Suze take to the road. Miranda's ultimate revenge.
