Thursday Island & Horn Island
Jardine is a fairly standard central motel with tidy, nondescript rooms and included breakfast. The inhouse Somerset restaurant is open to nonguests and…
Must-see hotels in Australia
Forster-Tuncurry
Boutique is in name alone at this fairly basic apartment-style hotel, but the views from its beachfront balcony rooms are terrific from its enviable…
Victoria
This campsite has non-flush toilets, fireplaces and picnic tables. It is prone to flooding so before setting out check with Parks Victoria.
New South Wales
This Bingara motel is one of the few hotels on the main road between Tamworth and Warialda. It’s unremarkable but comfortable, and sits just across the…
Victorian High Country
This free bush camping ground is set along a scenic stretch of the King River. Facilities are basic but it has plenty of shade, along with non-flush…
Shearer's Quarters Backpackers
Southern NSW & The Murray
This basic hostel has everything a working backpacker needs after a hard day's labour, from hammocks to game consoles and pool tables around the shady…
Outback Queensland
The Commercial has basic, comfy pubs rooms, motel units and cabins, and its friendly, bougainvillea-filled beer garden is a good place to dine (mains $12…
Midway Caravan Park & Service Station
Gulf Savannah
The local roadhouse has a small van park attached. Some of the sites are drive-through, shade is minimal, and the location is in the heart of town, such…
Gulf Savannah
You can't miss the 'big barra' out the front of this dusty campground and ageing motel on the road into town. It's really only an option if the others are…
Melbourne Region
Located near the peak of Mt Dandenong, these five dated and somewhat depressing cottages come in various sizes and configurations. Wi-fi access can be…
Tasmania
The upstairs rooms at this pub next to the peaceful Inglis River are cheap but most definitely frills-free. The bar and dining room downstairs are…
Victorian High Country
Currawong Lodge welcomes you with a huge communal lounge-and-kitchen area with a monster open fireplace, TV, DVD and stereo. Two-night minimum stay in…
Southern NSW & The Murray
The owners of this simple backpacker option 12km from town can assist with seasonal work. You'll most likely need your own transport to get to and from…
Victoria
Behind the facade of a stately red-brick building (the historic Loreto Girls College) are these large and modern, but slightly overpriced, apartments.
Outback Queensland
The Red Rock is a standard-issue budget motel, popular with visiting miners. Rooms are fine, if simple, but prices are reasonable. There's no pool.
New South Wales
The main thing this budget hotel/motel has in its favour is its central location. Otherwise, rooms are basic but cheap; it could do with some love.
Outback Queensland
This well-grassed park south of the centre has shady sites, some en-suite cabins and free billy tea and damper with live entertainment in winter.
Victoria
About 5km east of town, Christies Beach is a free camping area on the banks of the Murray. There are pit toilets, but bring water and firewood.
Byron Bay
These uninspiring but tidy motel units have small kitchenettes, laundry facilities and secure underground parking in a central location.
South Coast NSW
Search the website for self-catering holiday rentals in the Merimbula area. Pick up keys from its office in the centre of town.
Southern NSW & The Murray
The Victoria features bright corridors, cheerful rooms and good bathrooms. Downstairs is a bistro with a chargrill.
Midlands & Central Highlands
Basic camping off Lake Rd at Lake Leake. No bookings – just turn up. BYO drinking water and firewood.
Forster-Tuncurry
This place has neat, petite rooms in a central location with plenty of sunlight, and friendly staff.
Outback Northern Territory
Simple rooms here are nothing to write home about, but there is a large saltwater swimming pool.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
This popular free campground (maximum 24 hours) is in the Lions Park opposite the Kairi Hotel.
Victoria
The area’s accommodation-booking service; bookings are essential during festival times.
Fraser Island
This shady, basic camp site sits near a mangrove-rich area that's great for fishing.
Fraser Island & the Fraser Coast
Very useful for families looking for a convenient and affordable beach house.
South Coast NSW
Located at the wharf, this place can assist with holiday lets.
