{"id":4536,"date":"2010-03-23T06:38:18","date_gmt":"2010-03-23T10:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?page_id=4536"},"modified":"2024-10-29T15:36:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T19:36:06","slug":"australia-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/australia-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Australia is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. It\u2019s known as a major backpacking, camping, road tripping, and diving destination and visiting is on everyone&#8217;s bucket list.<\/p><p>I first came here as a backpacker in 2008. Backpacking Australia is considered a &#8220;must do&#8221; for backpackers and that visit had me hooked me. I&#8217;ve been back over a handful of times and have criss-crossed this country three times alone. Every single trip I discover something new about this country to love.<\/p><p>But this isn&#8217;t just a country for backpackers.<\/p><p>Australia is filled with incredible natural beauty: Uluru and the Outback, rainforests and pristine white sand beaches, and of course, the Great Barrier Reef. Sydney\u2019s Harbor Bridge and Opera House are iconic man-made wonders, and Melbourne\u2019s caf\u00e9 culture will make you feel like you&#8217;re relaxing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/europe-travel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Europe<\/a>. You have surfing, hiking, camping, boating, and a ton of other activities available to you. It makes some of the best wine in the world. Australia has it all.<\/p><p>However, the country&#8217;s size and limited transportation options, makes it hard to get around. And it&#8217;s not the cheapest place to visit, even if the currency is a tad weak right now.<\/p><p>Fortunately, this extensive Australia travel guide will show you how to save money, plan your trip, and make the most of your time Down Under. <\/p><style>.kb-row-layout-id4536_e5fb2c-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4536_e5fb2c-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_e5fb2c-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id4536_e5fb2c-42 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_e5fb2c-42 > 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#2D3748);}.kadence-column4536_b64fe9-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_b64fe9-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4536_b64fe9-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4536_b64fe9-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4536_b64fe9-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4536_b64fe9-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4536_b64fe9-68{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_b64fe9-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4536_b64fe9-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4536_b64fe9-68\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_0ccf6f-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_0ccf6f-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_0ccf6f-11\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_0ccf6f-11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_0ccf6f-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_0ccf6f-11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_0ccf6f-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_0ccf6f-11\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#top5\">Things to See and Do<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#safe\">How to Stay Safe<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#stay\">Where to Stay<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#costs\">Typical Costs<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#budget\">Suggested Budget<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#saving\">Money-Saving Tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#getaround\">How to Get Around<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#when\">When to Go<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#book\">Best Places to Book Your Trip<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#posts\">Related Blogs on Australia<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kadence-column4536_22b583-6f > 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_1685dc-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_1685dc-d4\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_1685dc-d4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_1685dc-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_1685dc-d4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_1685dc-d4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_1685dc-d4\">Click Here for City Guides<\/h4>\n\n<div class=\"map_wrapper\" id=\"map_wrapper_241534\">\n<div class=\"map_box\" style=\"max-width:2000px\">\n<div class=\"map_aspect_ratio\" style=\"padding-top:56%\" data-padding-top=\"56%\" data-padding-top-mobile=\"\">\n<div class=\"map_container\">\n<div class=\"map_render map_loading\" id=\"map_241534\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>.kb-row-layout-id4536_2f6cab-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4536_2f6cab-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_2f6cab-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4536_2f6cab-74 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_2f6cab-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_2f6cab-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4536_2f6cab-74 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4536_74d39a-0a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b90c737b heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_dbdba5-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_dbdba5-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_dbdba5-d8\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_dbdba5-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_dbdba5-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_dbdba5-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_dbdba5-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_dbdba5-d8\">Top 5 Things to See and Do in Australia<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2022\/sydneyguide1.jpeg\" alt=\"The famous Bondi Beach on a bright and sunny day enar Sydney, Australia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. See Sydney<\/h5>\n\n<p>Australia\u2019s largest city has a range of activities to keep you busy. Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, surf at Bondi Beach, party in King\u2019s Cross, sail across the harbor, visit the Opera House, and take in world-class innovation in Darling Harbor. Other popular beaches nearby include Manly (wide and beautiful), Bronte (small and quiet), Coogee (fun), Palm (chill), and Dee Why (surfing). And, if you\u2019re feeling adventurous, tours that climb the iconic (and massive) harbor bridge start at 354 AUD. There&#8217;s a ton to see and do here, and it&#8217;s worth spending a few days here to soak it all in. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/australia-travel-tips\/sydney\/\">This guide to Sydney will help you plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Visit Uluru<\/h5>\n\n<p>This beautiful red rock formed over 550 million years ago. Tourists have been visiting the rock since the 1930s and it\u2019s of great spiritual importance to the local Aboriginal peoples. Formerly known as Ayers Rock, the best way to visit is by going as part of a multi-day tour of the area or driving on your own. You&#8217;ll be able to walk around the rock, learn about its cultural importance, and watch the rising\/setting sun splash against it. Admission is 38 AUD per person and is valid for three days. <strong>Note:<\/strong> Climbing on the rock is prohibited.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Dive the Great Barrier Reef<\/h5>\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss diving or snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef. It\u2019s the largest living organism on Earth, spanning some 344,000 square kilometers (133,000 square miles). The reef is brimming with wildlife, including giant clams, manta rays, sharks, turtles, clownfish, and more! Cairns is the most popular jumping-off point for dive trips to the reef. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/diving-the-great-barrier-reef\/\">I was blown away by the abundant wildlife and coral<\/a>. It did not disappoint! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/cairns-l298\/reefquest-discover-the-great-barrier-reef-from-cairns-t133161\/?partner_id=LLKQJ38&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dive trips<\/a> start around 255 AUD.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Explore Melbourne<\/h5>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/australia-travel-tips\/melbourne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melbourne<\/a> is much more relaxed than Sydney (and, personally, I like it more). This is the place to relax by the river, walk through the city gardens, eat amazing food, enjoy the art, and party in St. Kilda. Don\u2019t miss the Fitzroy and Royal Botanical Gardens, which are a combined 60 hectares of plant life from around the planet. Queen Victoria Market, Flinders Street Station, and Federation Square are excellent places to hang out and get a sense of the city\u2019s culture. A visit to The Immigration Museum is a wonderful way to get a look at Australia\u2019s fascinating history. Overall, it&#8217;s a fun, chill city with a youthful vibe and a ton of backpackers.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Sail the Whitsundays<\/h5>\n\n<p>The Whitsunday Islands are a collection of 74 islands off the central coast of Queensland. They\u2019re one of the most popular destinations in the country. It&#8217;s a popular region for sailing trips and since the vast majority of these islands are designated national parks, you\u2019ll find numerous pristine beaches and dive sites here. It\u2019s a postcard-perfect region. Expect to pay at least 500 AUD per person for a three-day\/two-night sailing trip. While expensive, it&#8217;s worth doing (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/australia-travel-tips\/the-whitsundays-islands\/\">I loved my trip<\/a>).<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"LLKQJ38\">&nbsp;<\/div><style>.kb-row-layout-id4536_807463-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4536_807463-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_807463-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4536_807463-0d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_807463-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_807463-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4536_807463-0d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"seedo\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4536_738c8b-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_738c8b-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4536_738c8b-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4536_738c8b-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4536_738c8b-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4536_738c8b-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4536_738c8b-bd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_738c8b-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4536_738c8b-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4536_738c8b-bd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7d671ee0 heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_acb0ba-23, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_acb0ba-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_acb0ba-23\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_acb0ba-23 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_acb0ba-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_acb0ba-23\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_acb0ba-23 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_acb0ba-23\">Other Things to See and Do in Australia<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Explore Fraser Island<\/h5>\n\n<p>The world\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/australia-travel-tips\/fraser-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">largest sand island<\/a> is a popular spot for camping, swimming, hiking, and seeing dingoes. You can hire your own 4WD car or take an overnight tour through the island that\u2019s famous for its freshwater lake (and dingoes). The island is beautiful and filled with lakes, hiking paths, and sweeping vistas. Sadly, you can\u2019t go in the water nearby as it\u2019s rough and full of sharks, but there&#8217;s plenty of fishing, cool sand dunes, the stunning 75 Mile Beach, and a cool shipwreck for snapping photos. Camping on the island is super cheap too (less than 10 AUD per night!).<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Visit Cairns<\/h5>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/australia-travel-tips\/cairns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cairns<\/a> is Australia\u2019s gateway to northern Queensland. From here you can visit the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree rainforest, the Atherton Tablelands, Cape Tribulation, and much more. Cairns is a pretty typical tropical city and life here focuses on taking the time to smell the roses. With so much to see, the city deserves a very long stay. Plan to visit for a week, which should give you enough time to explore the area and allows some downtime by the city&#8217;s awesome pool.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Wander Brisbane&#8217;s South Bank<\/h5>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/australia-travel-tips\/brisbane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brisbane<\/a> is a \u201cbusiness city.\u201d Unlike Sydney or Melbourne, there isn\u2019t a lot of \u201cculture\u201d here. But it&#8217;s a popular stop on the backpacker trail due to its location. Be sure to explore South Bank, which has some nice restaurants and decent pubs. Wander the streets to admire the intricate architecture of the churches and cathedrals, and stop into the museums at the Queensland Culture Centre for a glimpse into the natural and cultural history of the region.&nbsp; There&#8217;s also an educational koala sanctuary in the South Bank area, as well as a relaxing botanical garden.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Hike the Daintree<\/h5>\n\n<p>The world\u2019s oldest rainforest (yes, it&#8217;s older than the Amazon) offers hikes that range from easy to challenging, with dense jungles, beautiful mountains, waterfalls, and lots of wildlife. Spend a few days hiking around and getting out of touristy Cairns. If you really want to get off the beaten path, head up to Cape Tribulation and enjoy some real peace and quiet (just watch out for jellyfish when you go swimming). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/daintree-l186617\/?activeTab=35&amp;partner_id=LLKQJ38&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">There are all kinds of day and multi-day trips available<\/a> here with two-day guided trips costing around 350 AUD per person.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. See Perth<\/h5>\n\n<p>Perth is Australia\u2019s west coast capital and is often overlooked by most travelers. It\u2019s expensive to get out there from the East Coast (it&#8217;s a 5-hour flight from Sydney) so most travelers avoid it. But I love it. In fact, it\u2019s probably my favorite city in all of Australia. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/australia-travel-tips\/perth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perth<\/a> feels more like a large town than a city and is the best place to have a \u201cSunday Session\u201d (an Aussie tradition of drinking on Sunday afternoons). From the beaches, food, and beer (be sure to take a day trip to Freemantle), Perth is just awesome.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Explore the Outback<\/h5>\n\n<p>No trip to Australia is complete without a trip to the Outback to see crocodiles, valleys, lakes, and the red desert. Find your own Crocodile Dundee as you explore the Red Center and Western Australia. And be sure to visit some of the places I love: Karijini National Park, the Kimberleys, Kakadu, and Litchfield National Park. The landscapes are stunning and there are all kinds of epic hikes to enjoy. Definitely spend at least some time here during your visit. Don&#8217;t skip the interior and just say on the coast!<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Surf on the Gold Coast<\/h5>\n\n<p>Australia is famous for its surfing, and one of the best places to learn is on the Gold Coast near Brisbane. You\u2019ll find world-class waves, a wide beach, and lots of available lessons. If you don\u2019t like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/australia-travel-tips\/gold-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold Coast<\/a>, there is always Noosa, Byron Bay, Bondi Beach, Perth, and, well, you get the idea. There\u2019s a lot of surfing in Australia! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/gold-coast-l842\/surfers-paradise-2-hour-surf-lesson-on-the-gold-coast-t118180\/?partner_id=LLKQJ38&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A two-hour group lesson<\/a> costs around 79 AUD. If you don\u2019t need lessons and just want to surf, you can rent a board for around 40 AUD per day.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Take a wine tour<\/h5>\n\n<p>Whether you go down to Margret River, Hunter Valley, or the Barossa Valley, you will have many chances to taste Aussie wine right from the source. Visiting the wine country should be on your list of things to do. If you rent a car, you can stay longer or you can do guided tours from major cities. I think it\u2019s best to base yourself in the area and spend about 3-5 days in each area tasting as much wine as possible. Day tours with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/sydney-l200\/from-sydney-hunter-valley-wineries-tour-with-lunch-t66050\/?partner_id=LLKQJ38&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorful Trips<\/a> that visit three wineries in the Hunter Valley cost 199 AUD.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Admire the Ningaloo Reef<\/h5>\n\n<p>The Great Barrier Reef gets all the hype, but the Ningaloo Reef on the West Coast is a far better reef system. Because it\u2019s less developed and attracts fewer tourists, there are actually more fish and wildlife here \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/coral-bay-l89685\/coral-bay-ningaloo-reef-swim-and-snorkel-with-whale-sharks-t203509\/?partner_id=LLKQJ38&amp;cmp=TTDAustralia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you can even swim with whale sharks<\/a>. Plus, at some points (like at Coral Bay), the reef comes so close to the shore that you can swim right up to it on your own. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/exmouth-l2788\/exmouth-half-day-turtle-kayak-snorkel-tour-t741103\/?partner_id=LLKQJ38&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Half-day trips<\/a> start around 135-225 AUD per person.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Visit Western Australia<\/h5>\n\n<p>The most overlooked area in the country is the west coast. Here you can escape the crowds of the East Coast, explore the Outback, see the Ningaloo Reef, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/my-beach-paradise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coral Bay<\/a> (one of my favorite spots in the world), Broome, Perth, and the Margaret River. It\u2019s much less developed than the east coast but if you take one piece of advice away from this guide, it should be to visit this part of Australia. It\u2019s the version of the country you picture in your head and is an amazing region for road trips, camping, hiking, and enjoying nature.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Tour Tasmania<\/h5>\n\n<p>Despite everyone knowing its name, hardly anyone ever makes it down here. (It&#8217;s far from the main tourist trail.) Tasmania has amazing hikes, beautiful bays (Wineglass Bay being the most famous), small towns, and excellent people. It&#8217;s just a ferry away from Melbourne too. The island is about the size of Ireland (or West Virginia in the USA) yet it&#8217;s home to just under 545,000 people. If you have the time, explore this terribly under-visited part of the country. It&#8217;s amazing. The ferry from the mainland costs around 100 AUD each way and takes 9-11 hours.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Hike the Blue Mountains<\/h5>\n\n<p>Right outside of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/australia-travel-tips\/sydney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sydney<\/a>, the Blue Mountains are an awesome place to explore. Over millennia, the ancient sandstone of this national park has been weathered into gorges lined by steep cliffs and separated by narrow ridges. The area is free to visit and you can get there by train, which takes around two hours. Spend the day admiring the magnificent rock formation of the Three Sisters (particularly stunning at sunset and under evening floodlights) and hiking along the paths that offer excellent views of the valley, sheer rock walls, tumbling waterfalls, and magnificent forests. For a guided tour, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/sydney-l200\/from-sydney-blue-mountains-tour-with-river-cruise-t66741\/?partner_id=LLKQJ38&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Your Guide<\/a> offers full-day wildlife-spotting tours for 175 AUD.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Learn about pearling in Broome<\/h5>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/australia-travel-tips\/broome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Broome<\/a> used to be the largest pearling port in the world. Founded around 1880, pearls were an important commodity used for making cutlery, buttons, and jewelry. By 1900, there were 300 ships here, though the industry fell into decline during World War II (and then, after the war, plastic was invented, which diminished the need for pearls). You can learn all about the region\u2019s rich history at the Pearl Lugger Museum (tours for 35 AUD). If you want a more hands-on experience, Willie Creek Pearls also offers a two-hour boat tour starting at 95 AUD. You\u2019ll learn about the risks and challenges of the industry while also getting to hold and touch all kinds of valuable pearls.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Visit the Kimberley<\/h5>\n\n<p>This area is known for its wilderness, so if you love the outdoors and don\u2019t mind things getting rugged, add this to your itinerary. Located near Broome, this outback region is three times bigger than England and has stunning gorges, beautiful waterfalls, and a vast desert landscape. It was one of the first areas settled in Australia some 65,000 years ago (Europeans didn&#8217;t arrive here in the 1830s). There are all kinds of day trips and hikes here that you can do solo, as well as multi-day guided tours. Expect to pay at least 900 AUD per person for a three-day guided excursion. If you\u2019re going solo, popular overnight hikes include Piccaninny Gorge and Lurujarri Dreaming Trail.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Explore Kakadu National Park<\/h5>\n\n<p>The enormous Kakadu National Park is a biodiverse nature reserve in Australia\u2019s Northern Territory. It encompasses wetlands and rivers and is home to saltwater crocodiles and flatback turtles, as well as many different bird species. Rock paintings (dating back to prehistory) can be viewed at Nourlangie, Nanguluwur, and Ubirr. You can find a lot of tours departing from Darwin. Be sure to spend at least a night in the park! Three-day tours start around 900 AUD.<\/p>\n\n<div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"LLKQJ38\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n<p>For more information on specific cities in Australia, check out these guides:<\/p>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4536_906b12-54:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4536_906b12-54 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;column-gap:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4536_906b12-54 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:2px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4536_906b12-54 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:8px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4536_906b12-54 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap 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mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4536_50a7b4-5e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/australia-travel-tips\/the-whitsundays-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whitsunday Islands Travel Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>.kb-row-layout-id4536_b68330-30 > 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kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4536_30db81-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_30db81-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4536_30db81-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4536_30db81-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4536_30db81-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4536_30db81-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4536_30db81-3e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_30db81-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4536_30db81-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4536_30db81-3e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b68a4ab2 heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_6a8eff-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_6a8eff-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_6a8eff-25\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_6a8eff-25 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_6a8eff-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_6a8eff-25\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_6a8eff-25 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_6a8eff-25\">How to Stay Safe in Australia<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Australia is an incredibly safe place to backpack and travel around. Violent attacks and petty theft are rare here so you&#8217;re unlikely to get into trouble.<\/p>\n\n<p>Most incidents in Australia tend to occur because visitors are not used to the country&#8217;s unique climate and wilderness. Be sure you have plenty of sunscreen and stay as hydrated as possible. This is especially true if you&#8217;re driving through the Outback. There are long, long distances without any towns in sight, so if you break down, you&#8217;ll want to be prepared. Always make sure you have enough gas in your vehicle for long drives.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re hiking, make sure you know what to expect ahead of time. Be on the lookout for snakes and spiders. If you&#8217;re bitten, seek immediate care.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re swimming, heed the red and yellow flags. Yellow flags indicate swimming conditions may be dangerous; red flags mean the beach is closed.<\/p>\n\n<p>Mother Nature in Australia is NOT a force to be reckoned with in this country. Don&#8217;t be a hero.<\/p>\n\n<p>Solo female travelers are generally safe here, however, the standard precautions apply (never leave your drink unattended at the bar, never walk home alone at night intoxicated, etc.). Consult one of the many solo female travel blogs out there for specific advice.<\/p>\n\n<p>You can read about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/avoid-travel-scams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">common travel scams to avoid here<\/a> but there aren&#8217;t many in Australia though so I wouldn&#8217;t worry too much about being ripped off.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you experience an emergency, dial 000 for assistance.<\/p>\n\n<p>Always trust your gut instinct and be sure to make copies of all your important documents and your passport.<\/p>\n\n<p>The most important piece of advice I can offer is to purchase good travel insurance. Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It&#8217;s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I&#8217;ve had to use it many times in the past. You can use the widget below to find the policy right for you:<\/p>\n\n<center><div class=\"safetywing-price-widget\" data-safetywingaffiliateid=\"24768462\"><\/div>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/safetywing-static\/widget\/safetywing-price-widget.js\"><\/script><\/center><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>.kb-row-layout-id4536_0f2413-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4536_0f2413-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_0f2413-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4536_0f2413-a2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_0f2413-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_0f2413-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4536_0f2413-a2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"stay\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4536_7fd028-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_7fd028-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4536_7fd028-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4536_7fd028-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4536_7fd028-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4536_7fd028-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4536_7fd028-0c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_7fd028-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4536_7fd028-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4536_7fd028-0c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3c709811 heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_6d4dda-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_6d4dda-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_6d4dda-25\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_6d4dda-25 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_6d4dda-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_6d4dda-25\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_6d4dda-25 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_6d4dda-25\">Where to Stay in Australia<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been a traveler here for a long time and have accumulated a long list of places to stay throughout the country. For my complete list of recommended accommodations in Australia, check out my city guides. But here are some suggested places to stay in Australia&#8217;s top destinations:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FSpace-Hotel%2FMelbourne%2F1944\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Space Hotel<\/a> (Melbourne)<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/the-victoria-melbourne-an-all-seasons.en-us.html?aid=1383362&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Victoria Hotel<\/a> (Melbourne)<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FWake-Up-Sydney-Central%2FSydney%2F1704\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wake Up!<\/a> (Sydney)<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/challis.html?aid=1383362&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Challis Potts Point<\/a> (Sydney)<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/st\/hostels\/p\/6100\/bunk-brisbane\/?source=affiliate-PHG-1101lHtj&amp;affiliate=PHG&amp;ref_id=1101lzLJmvgn&amp;utm_medium=AFFILIATE&amp;utm_source=mattkzbt&amp;uniqueclickID=1101lzLJmvgn&amp;utm_content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bunk Brisbane<\/a> (Brisbane)<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/tryp-fortitude-valley.en-us.html?aid=1383362&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Constance Fortitude Valley<\/a> (Brisbane)<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/pwa\/wds\/hosteldetails.php\/YHA-Coolangatta\/Coolangatta\/44810?from=2024-10-17&amp;to=2024-10-19&amp;guests=2&amp;origin=microsite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YHA Coolangatta<\/a> (Gold Coast)<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/dorsett-gold-coast.html?aid=1383362&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dorsett Gold Coast<\/a> (Gold Coast)<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/pwa\/wds\/hosteldetails.php\/Spinner-s-Backpackers\/Perth\/30833?source=affiliate-PHG-1101lHtj&amp;affiliate=PHG&amp;ref_id=1101lzLJmNtA&amp;utm_medium=AFFILIATE&amp;utm_source=mattkzbt&amp;uniqueclickID=1101lzLJmNtA&amp;utm_content&amp;from=2024-10-17&amp;to=2024-10-18&amp;guests=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spinner&#8217;s Backpackers<\/a> (Perth)<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/aurea-perth-kings-park.html?aid=1383362&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aurea Hotel Perth Kings Park<\/a> (Perth)<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>.kb-row-layout-id4536_b4ea15-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4536_b4ea15-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_b4ea15-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4536_b4ea15-a0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_b4ea15-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_b4ea15-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4536_b4ea15-a0 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"costs\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4536_285de6-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_285de6-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4536_285de6-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4536_285de6-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4536_285de6-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4536_285de6-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4536_285de6-17{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_285de6-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4536_285de6-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4536_285de6-17\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d46fbf53 heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_c3d97e-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_c3d97e-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_c3d97e-c3\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_c3d97e-c3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_c3d97e-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_c3d97e-c3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_c3d97e-c3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_c3d97e-c3\">Australia Travel Costs<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/ayersrockguide.jpg\" alt=\"The famous Ayers Rock in Australia, also known as Uluru\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4536_c760e8-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4536_c760e8-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_c760e8-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id4536_c760e8-0b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_c760e8-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_c760e8-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4536_c760e8-0b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4536_8dae71-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_8dae71-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4536_8dae71-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4536_8dae71-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4536_8dae71-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4536_8dae71-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4536_8dae71-77{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_8dae71-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4536_8dae71-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4536_8dae71-77\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_06bf9f-87, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_06bf9f-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_06bf9f-87\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_06bf9f-87 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_06bf9f-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_06bf9f-87\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_06bf9f-87 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_06bf9f-87\">Accommodation<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hostel Dorms &#8211; 30-40 AUD per night. In major cities, expect 55 AUD<\/li>\n\n<li>Hostel private rooms &#8211; 110-150 AUD per night<\/li>\n\n<li>Budget hotels &#8211; 150 AUD per night<\/li>\n\n<li>Luxury hotels &#8211; 300+ AUD per night<\/li>\n\n<li>Airbnb private rooms &#8211; 50-75 AUD per night<\/li>\n\n<li>Airbnb apartments &#8211; 110 AUD per night<\/li>\n\n<li>Campsite &#8211; 10-25 AUD per night<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kadence-column4536_2c19d8-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_2c19d8-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4536_2c19d8-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4536_2c19d8-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4536_2c19d8-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4536_2c19d8-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4536_2c19d8-ed{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_2c19d8-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4536_2c19d8-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4536_2c19d8-ed\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_943bd4-88, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_943bd4-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_943bd4-88\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_943bd4-88 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_943bd4-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_943bd4-88\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_943bd4-88 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_943bd4-88\">Food<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pre-made sandwiches &#8211; 12-15 AUD<\/li>\n\n<li>Pub food &#8211; 15-30 AUD<\/li>\n\n<li>Takeaway spots &#8211; 12-20 AUD<\/li>\n\n<li>Casual restaurants &#8211; 25-55 AUD per meal<\/li>\n\n<li>Midrange restaurant &#8211; 55-75 AUD per meal<\/li>\n\n<li>Fast food (think McDonald\u2019s) &#8211; 15 AUD<\/li>\n\n<li>Beer &#8211; 12-15 AUD<\/li>\n\n<li>Glass of wine &#8211; 12-15 AUD<\/li>\n\n<li>Cappuccino\/latte- 5-6 AUD<\/li>\n\n<li>Bottled water &#8211; 2-3 AUD<\/li>\n\n<li>Groceries for a week &#8211; 90-150 AUD<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>.kb-row-layout-id4536_c541a5-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4536_c541a5-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_c541a5-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4536_c541a5-82 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_c541a5-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_c541a5-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4536_c541a5-82 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"budget\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4536_d87421-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_d87421-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4536_d87421-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4536_d87421-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4536_d87421-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4536_d87421-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4536_d87421-ab{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_d87421-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4536_d87421-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4536_d87421-ab\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0a82afeb heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_ff9c0a-63, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_ff9c0a-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_ff9c0a-63\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_ff9c0a-63 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_ff9c0a-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_ff9c0a-63\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_ff9c0a-63 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_ff9c0a-63\">Australia Suggested Budgets<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4536_a601fc-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4536_a601fc-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_a601fc-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(30% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem) * 2 )\/3)))minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem) * 2 )\/3)))minmax(0, calc(30% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem) * 2 )\/3)));}.kb-row-layout-id4536_a601fc-d6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_a601fc-d6 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:100px;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_a601fc-d6 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:100%;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_a601fc-d6 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{fill:#ffffff!important;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_a601fc-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_a601fc-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_a601fc-d6 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_a601fc-d6 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:%;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_a601fc-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_a601fc-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4536_a601fc-d6 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:px;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_a601fc-d6 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:%;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4536_a601fc-d6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-center-half kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4536_2719ec-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_2719ec-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4536_2719ec-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4536_2719ec-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4536_2719ec-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4536_2719ec-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4536_2719ec-32{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_2719ec-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4536_2719ec-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4536_2719ec-32\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_a156dd-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_a156dd-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_a156dd-83\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_a156dd-83 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_a156dd-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_a156dd-83\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_a156dd-83 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_a156dd-83\">Backpacker &#8211; 120 AUD Per Day<\/h4>\n\n<p>On this budget, you&#8217;ll be staying in hostels, cooking just about all your meals, limiting your partying, taking public transportation everywhere, and doing just a few paid excursions like visiting Uluru.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kadence-column4536_7bc3f9-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column4536_7bc3f9-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kadence-column4536_7bc3f9-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_7bc3f9-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4536_7bc3f9-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4536_7bc3f9-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4536_7bc3f9-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4536_7bc3f9-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4536_7bc3f9-35{position:relative;}.kadence-column4536_7bc3f9-35, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column4536_7bc3f9-35:not(.specificity){margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_7bc3f9-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_7bc3f9-35, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column4536_7bc3f9-35:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4536_7bc3f9-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4536_7bc3f9-35\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_2c320c-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_2c320c-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_2c320c-c2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_2c320c-c2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_2c320c-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_2c320c-c2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_2c320c-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_2c320c-c2\">Midrange &#8211; 250 AUD Per Day<\/h4>\n\n<p>On this budget, you can stay in budget hotels or private hostel rooms, eat out most of your meals, rent a car, use taxis, and do more paid excursions and tours. You&#8217;ll be comfortable on this budget. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kadence-column4536_9f7aeb-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_9f7aeb-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4536_9f7aeb-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4536_9f7aeb-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4536_9f7aeb-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4536_9f7aeb-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4536_9f7aeb-ce{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_9f7aeb-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4536_9f7aeb-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4536_9f7aeb-ce\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_625a9e-32, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_625a9e-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_625a9e-32\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_625a9e-32 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_625a9e-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_625a9e-32\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_625a9e-32 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_625a9e-32\">Upscale &#8211; 500+ AUD Per Day<\/h4>\n\n<p>On this budget, you can stay in a fancy hotel, eat out for all your meals, drink more, and do whatever tours and activities you want. The sky is the limit!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>.kb-row-layout-id4536_a5b8c6-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4536_a5b8c6-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_a5b8c6-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4536_a5b8c6-ce > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_a5b8c6-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_a5b8c6-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4536_a5b8c6-ce alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"saving\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4536_14422e-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_14422e-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4536_14422e-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4536_14422e-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4536_14422e-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4536_14422e-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4536_14422e-77{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_14422e-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4536_14422e-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4536_14422e-77\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-425522ad heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_22713a-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_22713a-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_22713a-a8\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_22713a-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_22713a-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_22713a-a8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_22713a-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_22713a-a8\">Australia Travel Guide: Money-Saving Tips<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Australia can be a very expensive country to visit. If you aren&#8217;t careful, you&#8217;ll blow through your entire budget in no time as all those big fun activities like diving the Great Barrier Reef, eating out, and transportation all add up fast. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to save in this country thanks to all the backpackers who visit! Here are some ways to save money when you visit Australia:<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Drink <em>goon<\/em> (box wine)<\/strong> &#8211; Goon is infamous on the Australian backpacker hostel trail. This cheap box of wine is the best way to drink, get a buzz, and save a lot of money at the same time. Drink this before you go out and save on spending money at the bar.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Cook your own meals<\/strong> &#8211; The best way to reduce your costs is to cook as many meals as possible. Hostels and Airbnbs usually have kitchens and, while it&#8217;s not glamorous, it will save you a ton of money!<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Car share<\/strong> &#8211; Australia is a big country that can be expensive to get around. If you are traveling with friends, it\u2019s smart to buy a used car or campervan (or rent a new one from one of the many rental companies in the country) and split the costs of gas. You can also hitch a ride with other travelers using sites like Gumtree, Jayride, or hostel message boards.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Redeem hotel points <\/strong>&#8211; Sign up for hotel credit cards so you can use those points to pay for accommodations on your trip. You\u2019ll get 1-2 nights free with most cards when you sign up. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/points-miles-for-beginners\/\">Here\u2019s a post that will help you get started<\/a> with the basics so you can earn points right away and have plenty by the time you leave.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Book tours as a package<\/strong> &#8211; This country has a lot of exciting activities and tours that eat into any budget. Booking activities together through a hostel or tour agency can get you a discount and save you hundreds of dollars.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Get a sightseeing pass<\/strong> &#8211; Major cities, like Melbourne and Sydney, have sightseeing passes that bundle many of the most popular attractions together. This will save you money over paying for each individual entrance fee. Some sightseeing passes also include access to public transportation.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Work for your room<\/strong> &#8211; Many hostels offer travelers the opportunity to work for their accommodation. In exchange for a few hours a day of cleaning, you get a free bed to sleep in. Commitments vary but most hostels ask that you stay for at least a week. Check with the staff when you arrive to see if there are any opportunities available.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Buy a transit pass<\/strong> &#8211; Most of the major cities in Australia have good public transportation systems you can use to get around. Many of them have unlimited passes that you can buy which can help you save over paying individual fares if you\u2019re using transport often.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>WWOOF<\/strong> &#8211; WWOOFing is a program that allows you to work on organic farms in exchange for free room and board. Everyone I\u2019ve met who stays in the country long-term does it for at least one month. It\u2019s a great way to reduce your expenses and get a deeper look into local life.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Stay with a local<\/strong> &#8211; Accommodation in Australia is pricey. If you plan ahead, you can usually find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/how-to-crush-it-on-couchsurfing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Couchsurfing<\/a> host that will host you for free. It&#8217;s the best way to connect with a local and get insider tips and advice.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Camp<\/strong> &#8211; Camping is very affordable here, with basic tent plots costing as little as 7 AUD per night!<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Bring a reusable water bottle<\/strong> &#8211; The tap water in Australia is safe to drink so bring a reusable water bottle with you to save money and lower your plastic use. <a href=\"https:\/\/lifestraw.xyibsh.net\/B0AY14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LifeStraw<\/a> makes a bottle with a built-in filter to ensure your water is always clean and safe.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>.kb-row-layout-id4536_3c9afc-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4536_3c9afc-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_3c9afc-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4536_3c9afc-55 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_3c9afc-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_3c9afc-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4536_3c9afc-55 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"getaround\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4536_5a41a1-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_5a41a1-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4536_5a41a1-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4536_5a41a1-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4536_5a41a1-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4536_5a41a1-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4536_5a41a1-9c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_5a41a1-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4536_5a41a1-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4536_5a41a1-9c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4f458871 heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_83f8c1-2b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_83f8c1-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_83f8c1-2b\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_83f8c1-2b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_83f8c1-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_83f8c1-2b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_83f8c1-2b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_83f8c1-2b\">How to Get Around in Australia<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2022\/goldcoast1.jpeg\" alt=\"Clear water of a huge wave as someone surfs along the stunning coast of Gold Coast, Australia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>Public transportation<\/strong> &#8211; All of Australia\u2019s cities have reliable, affordable public bus systems. In the bigger, cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth, you\u2019ll even find subways and tram systems. Fares cost between 2.75-4 AUD. Many cities offer day passes that include unlimited public transportation for under 10 AUD.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Bus<\/strong> &#8211; After driving, this is my favorite transportation option in Australia. On the east coast, this will be your cheapest option too. On the west coast, buses are surprisingly expensive as there are not many people moving up and down that coast and there\u2019s limited competition. However, on the east coast, you can find really cheap bus tickets, especially if you book in advance.<\/p>\n\n<p>The two main bus companies in Australia are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greyhound.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greyhound Australia<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierms.com.au\/PMS\/pages\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Premier<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>Greyhound also offers several bus passes. Their Whimit Passes range from 15-120 days of unlimited travel and are perfect for traveling around on a whim (hence the name). They come in 15, 30, 60, 90, and 120-day passes costing 400-850 AUD.<\/p>\n\n<p>To find bus routes and prices, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-3032045-13720039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BusBud<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Backpacker Bus<\/strong> &#8211; If you want to party with other backpackers as you travel, book a seat on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.themagicbusaustralia.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magic Bus<\/a>. This backpacker bus departs with 25 backpackers aged 18-35 for 3-4 weeks of exploring the country\u2019s national parks, camping, bonfires, and non-stop parties and shenanigans.<\/p>\n\n<p>Trips go from Perth north to Broome or east to Melbourne each month, so you have to time your trip accordingly to line up with the set departure. The itineraries are always flexible so every trip is unique. They try to keep a balance of 50% men and 50% women, as well as a balance of different nationalities, so there is always a diverse group. Prices vary so contact them for departure dates and ticket prices.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Train<\/strong> &#8211; Australia\u2019s train system mainly covers the east coast, and you\u2019ll find a lot of interstate trains between Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. The country\u2019s rail system is split up among a few carriers. While all the cities have commuter rail networks, Queensland and New South Wales have extensive intrastate rail networks:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>TrainLink covers New South Wales.<\/li>\n\n<li>Queensland Rail covers Queensland\u2019s coast from Brisbane to Cairns with only a few interior routes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>Then there are six scenic train routes:<\/p>\n\n<p>Spirit of Queensland runs from Brisbane to Cairns.<\/p>\n\n<p>The Ghan runs from Adelaide to Darwin in the middle of the country.<\/p>\n\n<p>The Indian Pacific runs from Sydney in the east to Perth on the west coast.<\/p>\n\n<p>The Overland runs from Melbourne to Adelaide.<\/p>\n\n<p>The Great Southern runs from Adelaide to Brisbane.<\/p>\n\n<p>Spirit of the Outback runs from Brisbane to Longreach.<\/p>\n\n<p>Sydney to Canberra takes 4 hours and starts at 70 AUD, while the 12-hour trip from Sydney to Melbourne starts at 158 AUD. Cairns to Brisbane takes a full day and starts at 225 AUD.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Flying<\/strong> &#8211; With Australia spanning over 7,000,000 square kilometers, it takes a long time to get around the country. Flying is one of the most efficient ways to city hop, but it&#8217;s not the cheapest. Australia&#8217;s major airlines include:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Qantas<\/li>\n\n<li>Jetstar<\/li>\n\n<li>Virgin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>When booked in advance, flights can be very affordable here. Sydney to Melbourne is just 55 AUD and takes 90 minutes, while Sydney to Cairns takes 3 hours and costs around 120 AUD each way. To cross the country, flights last around 5 hours. Sydney to Perth, when booked in advance, can cost as little as 220 AUD each way.<\/p>\n\n<p>When not booked early, however, flights can easily double or triple these prices.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Rideshares<\/strong> &#8211; Every hostel has a bulletin board where travelers post rides and websites like Gumtree have active ridesharing sections where people look for cars or riders. I HIGHLY recommend this way of traveling when in the country. <a href=\"https:\/\/coseats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CoSeats<\/a> is another good resource for finding rides.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Car rental<\/strong> &#8211; Car rentals start at around 50 AUD per day. You don&#8217;t need one to explore any of the cities, but if you want to travel the country, then a car is best. Just remember that they drive on the left here.<\/p>\n\n<p>For the best rental car deals, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=nomadicmatt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Cars<\/a>. You can get a free quote using this widget:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7edaaac6\">\n<script id=\"dchwidget\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/wg.js\" data-dev-env=\"com\" data-location=\"\" data-lang=\"en\" data-currency=\"usd\" data-utm-source=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=nomadicmatt\" data-utm-medium=\"widget\" data-aff-code=\"a_aid\" data-autocomplete=\"on\" data-style-submit-bg-color=\"00A200\" data-style-submit-font-color=\"FFFFFF\" data-style-form-bg-color=\"FAD130\" data-style-form-font-color=\"333333\" data-style-submit-text=\"Search now\" data-title-text=\"\" data-style-title-color=\"00A200\" async=\"async\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Additionally, you can also purchase a car from backpackers leaving the country or locals selling used cars. You can usually find a used car for around 4,000 AUD. It might seem a lot, but there are always backpackers looking to share rides, which can cut down on our expenses.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Hitchhiking<\/strong> &#8211; Hitchhiking is safe and common in Australia. Just make sure you have a flexible schedule and dress respectably (and for the weather) as rides are infrequent. <a href=\"https:\/\/hitchwiki.org\/en\/Australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hitchwiki<\/a> is the best resource for additional tips and information.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>.kb-row-layout-id4536_91950a-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4536_91950a-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_91950a-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4536_91950a-f4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_91950a-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_91950a-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4536_91950a-f4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"when\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4536_c7abab-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_c7abab-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4536_c7abab-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4536_c7abab-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4536_c7abab-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4536_c7abab-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4536_c7abab-74{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_c7abab-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4536_c7abab-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4536_c7abab-74\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-92d7936f heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_274773-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_274773-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_274773-3c\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_274773-3c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_274773-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_274773-3c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_274773-3c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_274773-3c\">When to Go to Australia<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Temperatures vary across the country (it&#8217;s a huge landmass after all), but generally speaking, average summer temperatures range from 20-37\u00b0C (68-99\u00b0F). Remember that summer is from December &#8211; February here in the southern hemisphere. This is the most popular time to visit so expect big crowds and higher prices. In the north and eastern parts of the country, summer is the rainiest time of year so you&#8217;ll definitely want waterproof gear. In the south and western areas, summer is the driest time of year, but you&#8217;ll still want to pack an umbrella.<\/p>\n\n<p>June-August (winter) is the low season. Prices are lower, and there are fewer crowds. The temperature dips as well, hovering around 1\u00b0C (52\u00b0F) in the south while going as high as 30\u00b0C (86\u00b0F) in the north. Winter in the north and east is the driest time of year, but you&#8217;re still likely to encounter rainy days. This is the wettest time of year in the south and west, so pack warm, waterproof layers. <\/p>\n\n<p>Spring and fall (March-May and September-October) are the shoulder seasons and the best time to visit. Crowds aren&#8217;t as big, prices aren&#8217;t as high, and the weather is still enjoyable too, rarely dipping below 17\u00b0C (63\u00b0F). No matter where you are in the country, you&#8217;re likely to encounter some rain during these seasons so bring layers that will keep you warm and dry.<\/p>\n\n<p>Note that October to April is also &#8220;jellyfish season,&#8221; making waters unsafe for swimming or any other water sport. If you&#8217;re planning on enjoying Australia&#8217;s coast, this probably isn&#8217;t the best time to come. The season lasts from October to April in Northern Australia, and then from November to March elsewhere.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"guide-block resources-block\"><h3 id=\"book\"><span>Australia Travel Guide: The Best Booking Resources<\/span><\/h3><p>These are my favorite companies to use when I travel. They consistently have the best deals, offer world-class customer service and great value, and overall, are better than their competitors. They are the companies I use the most and are always the starting point in my search for travel deals. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/c\/214481\/1027991\/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skyscanner<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Skyscanner is my favorite flight search engine. They search small websites and budget airlines that larger search sites tend to miss. They are hands down the number one place to start.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hostelworld<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; This is the best hostel accommodation site out there with the largest inventory, best search interface, and widest availability.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?aid=362916\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Booking.com<\/a> &#8211; The best all around booking site that constantly provides the cheapest and lowest rates. They have the widest selection of budget accommodation. In all my tests, they\u2019ve always had the cheapest rates out of all the booking websites. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/?partner_id=LLKQJ38&#038;utm_medium=online_publisher&#038;placement=content-top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Get Your Guide<\/a> &#8211; Get Your Guide is a huge online marketplace for tours and excursions. They have tons of tour options available in cities all around the world, including everything from cooking classes, walking tours, street art lessons, and more!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rome2Rio<\/a> &#8211; This website allows you to see how to get from point A to point B the best and cheapest way possible. Just enter your departure and arrival destinations and it will give you all the bus, train, plane, or boat routes that can get you there as well as how much they cost. It&#8217;s one of the best transportation websites out there!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance?referenceID=24768462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">SafetyWing<\/a> &#8211; Safety Wing offers convenient and affordable plans tailored to digital nomads and long-term travelers. They have cheap monthly plans, great customer service, and an easy-to-use claims process that makes it perfect for those on the road.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lifestraw.xyibsh.net\/mgXd1D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">LifeStraw<\/a> &#8211; My go-to company for reusable water bottles with built-in filters so you can ensure your drinking water is always clean and safe.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=2045947&#038;u=1442001&#038;m=125871&#038;urllink=&#038;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Unbound Merino<\/a> &#8211; They make lightweight, durable, easy-to-clean travel clothing.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-travel-credit-cards\/\">Top Travel Credit Cards<\/a> &#8211; Points are the best way to cut down travel expenses. Here&#8217;s my favorite point earning credit cards so you can get free travel!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><style>.kb-row-layout-id4536_f97271-77 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4536_f97271-77 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_f97271-77 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4536_f97271-77 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_f97271-77 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_f97271-77 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4536_f97271-77 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"posts\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4536_1facf6-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_1facf6-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4536_1facf6-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4536_1facf6-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4536_1facf6-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4536_1facf6-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4536_1facf6-4a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_1facf6-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4536_1facf6-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4536_1facf6-4a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6886dad7 heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_9b46e6-db, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_9b46e6-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_9b46e6-db\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_9b46e6-db mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4536_9b46e6-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_9b46e6-db\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4536_9b46e6-db wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4536_9b46e6-db\">Australia Travel Guide: Related Articles<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Want more tips for your trip? Check out all the articles I\u2019ve written on Australia travel and continue planning your trip:<\/p>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4536_5a71dc-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4536_5a71dc-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_5a71dc-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_5a71dc-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id4536_5a71dc-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id4536_5a71dc-33 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_5a71dc-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4536_5a71dc-33 > 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data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"data-item-selector=\".kt-post-masonry-item\" aria-label=\"Post Carousel\"><article class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item post-5287 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australia tag-australia tag-transportation\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner-wrap kt-feat-image-align-top kt-feat-image-mobile-align-top\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-intrisic kt-image-ratio-56-25\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-intrisic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/how-to-get-around-oz-cheaply\/\" aria-label=\"Read More How to Get Around Australia on the Cheap\" class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/landroversaustralia-1024x599.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Landrovers on a beach in Australia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/landroversaustralia-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/landroversaustralia-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/landroversaustralia-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/landroversaustralia-600x351.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/landroversaustralia.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/how-to-get-around-oz-cheaply\/\">How to Get Around Australia on the Cheap<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-top-meta\"><\/div><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><\/div><footer class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-left\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-right\"><\/div><\/footer><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><!-- .wp-block-kadence-postgrid --><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kadence-column4536_6142f2-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_6142f2-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4536_6142f2-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4536_6142f2-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4536_6142f2-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4536_6142f2-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4536_6142f2-27{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4536_6142f2-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4536_6142f2-27 > 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1024px){.kt-post-loop4536_a1579e-e3 .kt-blocks-post-grid-item{border-top:0px solid currentColor;border-right:0px solid currentColor;border-bottom:0px solid currentColor;border-left:0px solid currentColor;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-post-loop4536_a1579e-e3 .kt-blocks-post-grid-item{border-top:0px solid currentColor;border-right:0px solid currentColor;border-bottom:0px solid currentColor;border-left:0px solid currentColor;}}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-postgrid kt-blocks-post-loop-block alignnone kt-post-loop4536_a1579e-e3 kt-post-grid-layout-grid \"><div class=\"kt-post-grid-layout-grid-wrap kt-post-grid-wrap\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"data-item-selector=\".kt-post-masonry-item\" aria-label=\"Post Carousel\"><article class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item post-5730 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australia tag-australia tag-hostels tag-ozhostel\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner-wrap kt-feat-image-align-top kt-feat-image-mobile-align-top\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-intrisic kt-image-ratio-56-25\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-intrisic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/my-favorite-australian-hostels\/\" aria-label=\"Read More The 7 Best Hostels in Australia\" class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/australia_hostels-1024x599.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A sunny, bright day at the beach in beautiful Australia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/australia_hostels-1024x599.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/australia_hostels-300x176.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/australia_hostels-768x449.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/australia_hostels-600x351.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/australia_hostels.jpeg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/my-favorite-australian-hostels\/\">The 7 Best Hostels in Australia<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-top-meta\"><\/div><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><\/div><footer class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-left\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-right\"><\/div><\/footer><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><!-- .wp-block-kadence-postgrid --><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kadence-column4536_409dc7-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4536_409dc7-a2 > 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