Coromandel Peninsula
At Stony Bay, where the east coast road terminates, there’s a DOC campsite with toilets and cold-water showers, and a small DOC-run bach (holiday home)…
Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific
East Cape
Run by the same hapu (subtribe) as Maraehako Bay Retreat next door, this casual campground offers clean toilets, showers, pohutukawa trees and beachfront…
The West Coast
This basic DOC campsite with 40 unpowered sites occupies a prime spot on grassy terraces with grandstand views of Lake Kaniere and bushy surrounding hills…
New South Wales
Well-scrubbed and -run, Glen Innes' eponymous motel has comfortable rooms, friendly staff, great rates and a free continental breakfast. It's basic, and…
Outback Queensland
This friendly, colourful motor inn, in a quiet residential zone, has a large saltwater pool in a neat outdoor area. Rooms are a touch above the town…
Limestone Coast
Straight-up, zero-frills motel rooms, poised ideally between Robe's two pubs. Clean, friendly and predictable, but in need of some contemporary polish on…
Townsville & Mission Beach
This well-run park lends guests fishing rods, prawn nets and crab pots to catch dinner. They can also arrange seasonal work through their incorporate…
Nelson Region
These log cabins and newer board-and-batten units offer all the creature comforts, including kitchenettes and Sky TV. Bigger units have full kitchens and…
Bay of Plenty
Bright, clean Eastland is a well-kept motel with units that are simple but pleasantly kitted out. Some have spa baths and, at $175, the two-bedroom units…
Broome & The Kimberley
Right on the highway, there's a variety of well-equipped rooms, from budget to deluxe with spa. Russian Jack's opens for dinner.
Takaka
Slightly worn but homely YHA hostel, with dorms in the main house and four rooms at the bottom of the secluded courtyard garden, which is filled with…
New South Wales
Clean, comfortable and well-run, with decent beds and a salt-water swimming pool, this 24-room motel on the eastern side of Tamworth is good value and…
Gulf Savannah
The Burketown Pub is the heart and soul of the town. Rooms out the back range from really basic container cabins to slightly nicer ones with small…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
Hidden among the trees, this three-bedroom house offers sea views, birdsong and solar power. Arm yourself with a glass of wine and stake a place on the…
Christchurch
One of the many motels along the Riccarton Rd strip, this modern two-storey block offers clean, well-proportioned units ranging from studios to two…
The Daintree
These two adorable little en-suite cabins with verandahs and solar power are just across the road from the beach and CJ's cafe.
Mid-North Coast
This family-oriented low-rise block has neat apartments with kitchenettes and bright, open living spaces. There’s a BBQ courtyard, and Town Beach is…
Daintree Rainforest Retreat Motel
The Daintree
The boutique rooms at this little motel have striking tropical colour schemes and glossy woodwork. Some have kitchenettes. The family rooms sleep four to…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Only five minutes' walk from the town centre, these modern motel rooms have double-glazing, flat-screen TVs and even stylish wallpaper. Larger studios…
Victoria
Amid a pine-buloke forest, Mallee dunes and lakes are the feature of this camping ground. It has non-flush toilets, picnic tables and fireplaces. Water is…
Broken Hill
This popular and central spot has a laid-back atmosphere and is set around a charming courtyard with a small pool. Tours and car and bike rental can all…
Outback Queensland
The 40 rooms of Isa Hotel are well-furnished with modern stylings in a good central location. They're connected to Red Earth.
Taranaki & Whanganui
A basic self-contained cottage next to the owner's house, just south of Atene. You can also park your campervan or pitch a tent in the adjacent paddock…
Melbourne
There's a breezy Cape Cod feel to this block of smart, self-contained apartments overlooking the Williamstown marina. Each has a full kitchen and laundry…
Central Otago
Tidy rooms with bright paint and a cheery lounge-room fire make this backpackers a welcome sight for Rail Trailers. Discounts on laundry and loads of DVDs…
Mid-North Coast
The three immaculate guest rooms in this modern hilltop house have impressive sea views. Charming hosts stock the rooms with ingredients for a continental…
Brisbane
An enormous white Queenslander (actually, a couple of buildings) with more than 50 rooms and a very laid-back vibe. Cheap, casual and grungy: not for the…
Outback Queensland
A short walk from town, the Central Point keeps things simple and looks a bit dated, but it has a tropical atmosphere and well-equipped kitchenettes in…
Outback Queensland
This top-notch accommodation resort has a caravan park, cabins and comfortable motel units, as well as a roadhouse, small supermarket and the Tavern bar…
Central Otago
One of two historic pubs in town, the 1863 Royal Hotel sports the royal coat of arms and what just might be NZ's most rustic garden bar. Rooms are simple…
West Coast Australia
Occupying a bright old blue-and-yellow house down a quiet side street between the beach and the town centre. Also popular with long-term workers. Rooms…
Whitsunday Coast
More of a weekend party destination than a family resort, this beachfront complex has airy, tiled rooms that will do if you hit the poolside bar a little…
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
This uncomplicated, central motel has 32 excellent-value rooms, a pool and a quality on-site restaurant, the Brass Bell. All rooms are fitted with king…
Victoria
This classic 1960s-era roadside motel has a central location and spacious self-contained rooms with fridges and a pool and spa. Weekend rates are slightly…
Adelaide
A trim red-brick apartment complex just off the Melbourne St strip in North Adelaide, popular with wandering business types who are sick of motels. Free…
Brisbane & Around
A popular camping ground in Point Lookout. Facilities include power and running water, showers, toilets, as well as communal kitchen, BBQ and laundry…
Finke Gorge National Park Camping Ground
Northern Territory
Basic camping with 32 sites along the road into Palm Valley. There's an ablutions block with hot showers and toilets, as well as gas barbecues and picnic…
Outback Queensland
This simple park on the banks of the Burke River has some shady sites, surprisingly grassy areas and just a few cabins. It's a 10-minute walk to the town…
Broome & The Kimberley
Bush campsites several kilometres off the Gibb down a sandy track are a nicer alternative to crowded Manning River Gorge.
Broome & The Kimberley
Perched literally on the cliff-edge of Chamberlain Gorge, these luxury rooms include gourmet meals and guided tours around the property. Minimum two-night…
