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AccomodationAustralia offers a wide range of accomodation to every type of traveller, from luxury resorts to simple backpacker quarters and campgrounds. The top level quarters cannot be found everywhere, of course - in small towns, often there is not much choice. We will restrict this page on the budget categories, having not that much experience with luxury resorts. Backpackers Backpacker is not only the term for travellers with a backpack, but also for their usual quarters, i.e. independent hostels. Most backpackers can be found in large cities and beach towns. Some are organized in organisations like VIP Backpackers, Nomads, or Base Backpackers. For the hip ones, it is a must to stay in backpackers all the time. If you are mainly interested in the night life of various Australian cities, this is probably a good suggestion, but if you need more sleep, they may be a bit too noisy. Youth Hostels (YHA) A bit less hip, but usually quieter are the classic Youth Hostels of the Youth Hostel Association of Australia (YHA). You need to be member in your home country (it is possible to join in Australia, too), and, in spite of the name, no age limit applies (unlike in some backward East European countries, e.g. Bavaria). YHAs are well distributed over the country, excellently situated for tours to many National Parks - many YHAs organize tours or other activities for their guests, and on the pinboards, you can find travel mates or buy and sell equipment. The YHA guide book is something you really should take with you in Australia! Cabins If you require a bit more privacy and space, but do not want to spend that much, cabins on campgrounds are a hot tip! Cabins are fully furnished containers, usually en-suite, on campgrounds, which can be rented for something betwen 40 and 100 AUS$ (depending on season and location). Sometimes, also caravans are rented - these usually are lower grade and cheaper than the cabins. Budget Hotels In larger cities, you will find independent and chain-based budget hotels and motels. The chain based ones are like everywhere else on the world, and with the independent ones, it is, of course, a question of luck. The author remembers only one really good one, the "Alishan International Guest House" in Glebe Point Road in Sydney (this remark well earned and unsponsored!), and several rather downtrodden ones. Campgrounds Another wide field - important for those travelling with a camper. There are very many campgrounds which, during vacation time (especially Easter and Christmas), might be quite full. In many National Parks, camping is possible, but usually with basic facilities. Taking a tent with you to Australia might make more fuzz than it is worth - if you want to stay on a nicely located campground, you can still ask for a cabin if you do not have a tent. Here are some directories / campground chains: Bed and Breakfast Honestly, not much experience with that. Prices are markedly higher than budget accomodation, and one-night-customers are usually not highly regarded. Check the following links for more information:
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