Some ideas on accommodation while on the road in Aus
October 19th 2006 01:22
Accommodation is really just a bed to sleep in at night and let’s face it when you’re out on the road you don’t spend a lot of time sleeping at night anyway. If you are feeling really adventurous head into one of the cheaper shops like “Crazy Clarks” or “The Warehouse” and hunt through their stock to kit out your car in cheap camping equipment. What better way to spend your time in Australia than sleeping under the stars and waking up to the relaxing sounds of surf crashing on the beach? You won’t need to worry about disturbing your neighbours after having a few and you can stumble straight into your bed. Camping costs from around $4 a night and in some places you can even stay in the empty car parks near the beach and make use of the local public amenities which often include showers.
If camping is not your style Backpacker Hostels are the next best thing if you are a budget traveller. Hostel accommodation has long been haunted by the name of dirty beds, stinky corridors and all that’s bad and let’s face it there are a lot of them out there. However, more and more budget accommodation providers are beginning to tap into this market and backpacker facilities are improving. Private rooms with en suite bathroom facilities are more readily available, as well as Male and Female only dorms. Groups like “YHA” will do prepaid accommodation deals where you can buy blocks of accommodation in advance of your arrival in a town. This will give you peace of mind and allow you more time to enjoy your trip, knowing you have somewhere to check in to when you are ready. As well as this they will normally have a bar downstairs where you will be able to meet up with like-minded travellers and enjoy a cheap few drinks and a decent budget meal. Remember the more the merrier so these places are the perfect place to meet up with other people who are heading in the same direction as you. Don’t be afraid to talk to others – you are all in the same boat and want to make the most out of your holiday experience. Some hostels will even provide free nights accommodation in return for a few chores around the place so make sure to ask!
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