Tasmania
There’s easygoing camping in a pleasantly landscaped area by the water here (we love the fact that each camp site is hedged), plus tidy cabins (try to…
Must-see hotels in Australia
Tasmania
This art-deco pub opposite the beach is begging for a boutique makeover, but at the moment backpackers can take advantage of its great location and…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Perched high on Hallorans Hill overlooking Atherton town and surrounding farmlands, this welcoming two-storey timber-pole home is a relaxing base for…
Brisbane
A clean, well-run hostel with good-quality facilities, including a rooftop pool. The maximum dorm size is six beds; most have bathrooms. Big on security…
Franklin River Reserve Campground
Victoria
Probably the handiest of Gippsland's free camping grounds is this scenic spot just outside the small town of Toora. Theoretically it can be used as a base…
West Coast Australia
About a 10-minute drive south of Lancelin, Ledge Point's BIG4 has supertidy facilities, immaculate lawns and spotless accommodation ranging from caravan…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Cheap camp sites, a remote-feeling bush location and a social open-sided bar restaurant overlooking the namesake billabong make this a great retreat for…
West Coast Australia
The original station here offers five limited, totally self-sufficient wilderness camp sites on pristine coastline. Eco toilets are to be used by all…
Manly
This handsome Federation-style brick home has a quiet hillside location. Two simple but tastefully decorated rooms make the most of high ceilings,…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The cosy individual timber cabins here offer a touch of luxury in a remote beach location. Each has satellite TV, soft beds and private balcony with…
Gold Coast
When you want flawless if somewhat predictable comfort, these two large curvy apartment towers are for you. Think marble dining tables, European kitchen…
Sydney
After an extreme makeover Bondi's grand dame is now fantastic, affordable and a place to sleep well, thanks to the double-glazing installed throughout…
South Coast NSW
This 1890s manor, one of the oldest buildings in Kiama, is the grand dame of the seaside town and run by a generous organic farmer (produce available!)…
Southern WA
On the park's northern boundary, this shaded area offers campsites, cabins and vans, and self-contained, rammed-earth units. Wildflower and orchid bus…
Cairns
Caravella nicely blurs the lines between backpacker hostel and budget guesthouse – if you don't want a dorm bed there's a good range of clean, private…
The East Coast
These two beautiful Tasmanian-oak and rammed-earth studios are 4km north of Coles Bay. Each unit has its own kitchenette, timber deck and comfortable king…
The East Coast
This immaculate, 100-year-old B&B (transported here a while ago from nearby Mathinna) is an excellent option. Two guest rooms are beautifully decorated (a…
South Coast NSW
This classic coastal Aussie Motor Inn has good-value spotless rooms, tricked up in a mildly nautical theme. Rooms are thoughtfully attired (hairdryers,…
Lions Dryandra Woodland Village
West Coast Australia
For the full escapist experience, stay in rustic woodcutters’ cabins at the 1920s forestry settlement of Lions Dryandra Woodland Village. Cottage big and…
Brisbane
A short hop from Roma St Station, this red-brick, 50-room joint is better inside than it looks from the street, with tasteful, compact rooms featuring…
Hobart
This motel’s ongoing facelift has given the rooms a sleek designer sheen. The staff are friendly, everything is clean and shipshape, and the restaurants…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Winding across two back-to-back terraces, Medusa has a curious interior layout and eye-catching rooms in three sizes with large beds, art-deco features…
West Coast Australia
A three-bedroom heritage cottage built in 1914, this little timber B&B has valley views and buckets of charm. Breakfast comes in an overflowing DIY hamper…
South Coast NSW
With blue-dappled fittings to match the bay setting, Zorba's has 17 attractive, contemporary-style motel rooms with walk-in showers. Handily located right…
Canberra
On the main approach into Canberra from the north, this long-standing motel-style place and its indistinguishable sister, the Canberran Lodge, are…
Tasmania
Take the rare chance to sleep in World Heritage–listed lodgings. These six self-contained cottages were built to house servants and farm workers in the…
New South Wales
Home to 61 well-equipped hotel rooms, 20 serviced apartments, and a host of on-site amenities, this smart motel is equally suited to business travellers…
Tasmania
This thin sliver of grassy park is about 4km west of town beside Sassafras Stream, at the turn-off to the caves and Cradle Mountain. There are level sites…
Hobart
This slick and glassy hotel opposite the hospital effortlessly shows up other places around town as a little old and weary. Some of the rooms across its…
Sunshine Coast
On shallow Lake Cootharaba, this bucolic little camping ground dominated by large gum trees is usually crowd-free and provides your own secluded patch of…
Hobart
Is Lenna old, or does it just look old? Not a question anyone would want to face personally, but for this iconic hotel the answer is 'both'. There's an…
Victoria
At the foot of Mt Stapylton, this camping ground is popular with trekkers, climbers and those out to explore the Northern Grampians. The sprawling site…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Set among gardens behind a historic homestead in the village centre, these atmospheric cottages come with raised beds, free breakfast hampers and…
The East Coast
About 4km from St Helens, this B&B, built in the 1980s by a Frenchman homesick for his country home, exudes Gallic charm. Upstairs are four compact en…
Adelaide
It's absurdly difficult to find a decent motel in Adelaide (most are mired in the 2000s), but this one makes a reasonable fist of the new century, helped…
Airlie Beach
Given the ideal central location, the sea-facing hotel rooms here are some of the best in town at this price. With airy, smartly furnished rooms decked…
Southern NSW & The Murray
There's something classy and North American about this sweet little motel, with its liquorice-striped rooms, painted wood panelling and luxurious linens…
Adelaide
This opulent hotel in a grand 1920s building in the middle of Rundle Mall has mod-minimalist rooms with king-sized beds, marble bathrooms, and American…
Tasmania
These five apartments beside Penguin’s fairy-tale church are perfect for families, as they're located opposite the beach, sleep between four and six, and…
West Coast Australia
High up on the heathland, about 25km east of Cervantes, this hidden gem of a B&B has beautiful thick stone walls, wide verandahs and tastefully styled…
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