Free Travel Tips: Regional : Australia

Travel Tips: Regional : Australia

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Inexpensive Touring in Australia

- In Australia, the least expensive way to see the country and stay overnight is by renting a car and staying at coach camps (these are private campgrounds around the country). These campgrounds have coaches or camp-trailers for rent by the night or any length of time you wish to stay while seeing the sights around the area. Each camp-trailer has a comfortable bed, all the cooking utensils needed as well as coffee/tea pots, toaster, etc., plus a washroom. The cost for these stays is less than a motel or hotel or bed & breakfast. You get help from the owner or your fellow campers on road conditions, things to see and do, and shopping. We self-toured for 2 months doing this trip around Australia. If we had stayed in conventional housing and ate in restaurants all the time, we could have only stayed 3 weeks.
Wayne Wodrich ID68

Pickpockets in Sydney

- We saw many 'professional' pickpockets in the Circuler Quey area. Especially on weekends, there are many people strolling around and they pay too much attention to street performers. Keep your handbag between your body and arm firmly, and occasionally turn your head and look around while the street peformance is on.
Miyuki ID378

Sydney On the Cheap

- If you truly want to see the best sights of Sydney on the cheap, try out the following public transport options:

Take a train from any of the major city stations north across to Milsons Point. This will take you over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and give you spectacular views at the same time.
Along the same lines, take a trip on a Manly ferry rather than paying through the nose for a harbour cruise. They depart from Circular Quay and Manly every half hour. There is an express service that runs every hour, but it is more expensive and the ferries more modern (hence no outdoor seating).

Ray Miller ID155

Tips for Outback Driving

- Roads are often in a very bad condition. It is easy to drive too fast. Maintain a safe pace to avoid accidents. Carry enough water for 5 days and in the event of an accident or breakdown, wait for help. If you travel in a really remote area, notify someone of your travel plans and carry navigation and communications equipment:

Topographic maps
Compass
GPS
Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
Sat phone or HF radio

More info, tips and photos at our site.
30.000 km Through Remote Australia

30.000 km Through Remote Australia ID391

Try Smaller Communities

- When visiting a foreign city, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the strangeness and unfamiliarity of all around you. It takes some time to get to know the locals and feel comfortable on your visit - and this can take some time in a big city. Why not head out of the city to smaller communities in the countryside? There the prices for accommodation are cheaper, and people have more time to get to know you.

Don't use a tour company with a busload of people to take you there - check out the surrounding communities on the internet (on sites like this); find an interesting place to go; some affordable accommodation; and check out local train schedules - there is probably a train leaving every hour to where you want to go. If you're visiting Sydney, all this information is on our website for the Southern Highlands of NSW - less than 2 hours from the city.
Welcome to the Southern Highlands of N.S.W. Australia

Welcome to the Southern Highlands of N.S.W. Australia ID1037

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