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AUSTRALIA TRAVEL GUIDE - ACCOMMODATION

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Picture choosen by: Mrs.Rosy Black Accommodation in Australia Accommodation is readily available in most Australian cities and tourist destinations. It comes in a number of different styles.
Hotels
Every state has a selection of hotels run by well-known and established international chains. More authentic accommodation can be found outside the cities. The highways out of the state cities are lined with good quality motels offering self-contained family units, and often an in-house restaurant service. Most hotels and motels provide rooms with telephones, private shower and/or bath, toilet, small fridge and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Grading: Hotels and motels in Australia are graded from 1 to 5 stars by the Australian Automobile Clubs. In most cases, different rooms will be offered at different rates depending on their size, aspect or facilities; this is particularly true of seafront hotels. In general, hotels in cities cost more than their rural counterparts. Some hotels are graded with an additional open or hollow star. This indicates a slightly higher grade of facilities than the normal facilities for its classification.

Self Catering
Serviced apartments and self-contained flats are available at main tourist resorts, especially along the east coast. Some cities, such as Brisbane, have a high concentration of good-value self-catering accommodation. Some hotels have self-catering apartments. Holiday units and apartments are classified according to a 5-star system, with criteria comparable to those for hotels and motels above.

Bed and Breakfast
Bed & breakfast in private homes is available throughout Australia, and numbers are on the rise. One of the major attractions of this type of accommodation is the range of properties available. Bed & breakfasts can be in rambling country manors, boutique urban mansions, restored miners' cottages or colonial buildings in all their faded Victorian glory. Friday to Sunday nights are normally more expensive.

Rural/Farmstay Accommodation
Many less-accessible areas have accommodation on farmsteads and outback stations, from guest houses on the huge sheep stations to basic staff quarters on smaller arable farms, giving an insight into an alternative aspect of Australian life.
Country Pub Accommodation
These offer drinks, meals and simple but comfortable accommodation for travellers. Many were built during prosperous eras (such as goldrushes) and so are fine buildings, frequently heritage-listed. Pubs tend to be easy to find and advance reservations are not always necessary. However, standards may vary according to the type of pub and its location.

Campus Accommodation
University colleges and halls of residence offer inexpensive accommodation for both students and non-students during the holiday periods (June to July and late November to late February).

Camping/Caravanning
Camping tours cover most of the country, especially the wilder areas. Participants generally join a group under an experienced guide team and everyone helps with cooking, washing, etc. All equipment and transport is supplied; some also provide portable showers. More rugged tours with Land Rovers are available offering limited facilities. Campsite information is available from visitor information centres. Camping is available in caravan parks, campsites and national parks. It is illegal to camp in undesignated areas.

Youth Hostels
Found throughout the country, but there are greater concentrations near cities and densely populated areas. Only YHA hostels meet Hostelling International standards. Facilities are generally a high standard, and visitors are advised to get a Hostelling International card in their country of residence, although cards are available at the larger YHAs in Australia. Some private backpacker hostels have upmarket budget facilities including ensuites, and even women-only floors. Other Australia Travel Guides Getting There Public Holidays Shopping Key Facts Duty Free Communication Attractions Money Things To Do Night Life and Entertainment Climate Food and Drink Stay Safe and Healthy General Information Getting Around Accommodation

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Things To Do in Australia Posted by Mrs. Rosy Black on 12 April 2010 05:08:52

Swim in the surf. Australia has seemingly endless sandy beaches. Follow the crowds to the world famous Bondi Beach in Sydney, or Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Or find a stretch all for yourself. The surf is smaller and warmer in the Tropical North, where the reef breaks the sw... More

Stay Safe and Healthy in Australia Posted by Mrs. Rosy Black on 12 April 2010 05:08:44

Stay safe Emergencies The number 000, can be dialed from any telephone in Australia free of charge. This number will connect you with emergency operators for the police, fire brigade, and ambulance service. The first question that the operator will ask is which service you n... More

Shopping in Australia Posted by Mrs. Rosy Black on 12 April 2010 05:08:37

Shopping The prices of goods in Australia are roughly equivalent to countries in North America, Western Europe or Japan. But some excellent local wines, wool, clothes and sheepskin products, precious or semi-precious stones; and modern art sculpture and paintings are worth for you to bring... More