Thinking of taking another break down under!?

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Jojotraveller

I've been to Oz twice now and love it as well. We always travel with Mercury Direct and they offer 4 week holidays there. Many of the hotels offer 2nd and 3rd weeks free and they are the cheapest place I have found to go to Oz. This may not be exactly what you are after but have a look at their website and the deals they have on.

Their service is great and we did not have any problems. All the hotels we stayed in were really good and had great facilities.

Now you've made me want to go back again. :-)

honey

I'd like to thank Joey for his input, we were thinking of hiring a camper van to tour Australia for approx 4 weeks - and you have put me off the idea - I think I'll stick to hotels because of the children!

Joey

Hostels work out $20/Â£8 night usually except in Sydney or maybe major cities.

Nice and fun but how old are the kids as its mostly 18-30 age people.

Ie they maybe drinking, smoking dope outside and see the kids sleep with you or others unless you are cool with the couple who think everyones gone to sleep so they can get '
erm 'extra snuggly' in bed.

Most likely most are responsible to do this in front of the kids but something to think about.

Also note...

Austraila very big, if you break down in the middle of the outback... ie desert its not the same as on the M1 30 min from the AA.

Ie you really would not want to run out of water when the campa van breaks down or let the kids anywhere near open water as feeding the ducks turns into feeding the crocs,.

Hostels would be more fun though then just a hotel as more socialble especially if they areb 15/16 plus.

The other way to save cash is mum entering all the wet t shirt type competions to get the bar tabs or $500 yacht crusises on the barrier reef.

Maybe thats fun for you and hubbie being your loudest cheerer.

Or eldest daughter if over 18 however the guys usually get no comps other then eating elimination and if so no smoochies that night.

Also you can save money doing things liken taking the scuba lessons in thailand on the way down.

And the kids if not too young (check over the net) would love this

www.tigertemple.co.uk

www.tigertemple.org

conda

Camping is very popular in Australia and there are campsites everywhere. Not sure if you want to rough it that much but if you have the right equipment it is not rough at all. This is the best way to really see Australia, of course you would need to rent a car. If you are interested in this ask another question about the best camping place in Australia, I'm sure you will get some good advice.

Zucchinisinratatouille

Don't want to put you off, but suggest you budget to spend more on food and petrol, as the cost of living has gone up considerably in recent months, especially vegetables. Ironically, after the long drought, we've had the proverbial "flooding rains" and they've destroyed a lot of crops. Add to that higher petrol prices and interest rates.

Have a great holiday! Half your luck!

Officer in charge

queensland and the northern territory for the real aus adventure
it all depends on your budget if you were to hint at how much you wanted to spend, either daily or weekly people could give you more precise answers i am very happy to do so but need to know what you want to spend as to what to reccomend
there are many free activities if you know where to look
how old are the kids depends on what to reccomend also
there are so many things to do
i have an eleven year old and we do heaps not necessarily free but so much to do in queensland

lukee

Hostels are generally cheaper and are fairly extensive although obviously in return for the cheapness you get more basic accommodation. If you dont want to fly consider going on the bus trips around Australia - they take much longer but are generally cheaper.

Another way of doing it, especially if you are going to be there for more than a month, is to actually buy a camper van, use it to travel around and then sell it just before you're about to leave - you would probably be able to get a similar price when you sell as to when you bought it. That way you can drive around the whole of Australia with only the cost of petrol and food and campsite fees. Insurance is fairly simple as third party is included with the road tax so anyone can drive it, obviously you will be responsible for maintenance etc but if you get one thats in good condition it shouldnt go wrong and most towns/ even small hamlets have mechanics that would be able to repair it.

You can buy vans in all the big cities but I guess Sydney or Melborune are the best as that is where most people tend to leave from. I guess do a web search of camper van sales places...

the perenial traveler

Hi. Yeah. I fully agree. Hostels are more practical than campervans... Besides, most of the hostels I know offer online booking. So, I conclude that hostels are cheaper and convenient at the same time.. Try visiting these links to see for yourself that hostels are usually cheaper:

http://www.bundanoonmotel.com.au/
http://www.funkhouse.com.au/
http://www.ascotmotorinn.net.au/

gorgs

went to oz. last year but stayed in 3* hotel,quite cheap.Popped into the backpackers hostels and it seems that there are notice boards in there with campervans for sale,after your holiday you just resell it the same way.
who knows you may make a profit!If you are young there are plenty of places to shack up with others especially around sydney and Bondi.
have a nice holiday-you wont want to go home!

Plantgirl

I'd buy a camper van and stay in campsites or hostels. Nothing like sleeping out under the stars in the bush! mmm!

cairn4lodge

sorry i can't help you, but am interested in your question because my daughter is to do the same. all the best, have a smashing time.

You could try one of those websites where you find host families or houses where people are willing to put others up for a few days.

Oh, and by the way, I like your coat..... ;)

mariemlm

the best way to stay in australia is to join Homelinks International and do home exchanges. We have been doing it since 1999 and have exchanged at least 10 times with families in various areas of england.
check it out.

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