New South Wales
Tucked away off Cowra's main drag, this spotlessly clean, solid-brick motel has decent-sized rooms and an excellent location near a supermarket.
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Byron Bay & Northern NSW
This well-positioned motel has bright, spacious rooms with Brunswick River views from the balconies, and is just a quick walk to the surf beach.
Victoria
The five rooms and suites in this beautifully restored two-storey 1878 home are fittingly old fashioned (and ghost free). No children under 12.
The East Coast
Free camping on west-facing Hazards Beach, a short(ish) walk across the isthmus from Wineglass Bay. BYO everything; national park fees apply.
Victoria
A free camp site with picnic tables and flushing toilets. From High St, head west along Franklin St and follow the signs to Mt Tarrengower.
Gold Coast
This park is snug, but it’s well run and in a good spot near the beach. All the cabins have two bedrooms and sleep four to eight people.
Airlie Beach
This basic hotel-motel compensates for its essential plainness with an ideal, central location. It's clean, comfortable and decent value.
New South Wales
This camping area near Little Dandahra Creek in the Gibraltar Range National Park, is 67k northeast of Glen Innes and ideal for swimming.
Kangaroo Island
Shady, council-run camping by the lagoon, with fire pits, showers, toilets and a nifty BBQ hut. Pay via self-registration; no bookings.
Cairns
Right by the beach, this shady, council-run camping ground has a toilet block, hot showers, barbecues, a laundry and kids' playground.
Victoria
Enjoy views of the bucolic countryside from your balcony at this comfortable hilltop lodge. Its modern rooms feature boutique touches.
John Hayes Rockhole Camping Ground
Northern Territory
The delightful John Hayes Rockhole, 9km from the Trephina Gorge turn-off (the last 4km is 4WD only) has three basic camping sites.
Western Australia
Adrian and Sandy offer a warm welcome, fuel, cosy motel-style rooms (some en suite), and standard meals (burgers, fish and chips).
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Friendly and central lime-green motel with a large communal kitchen and barbecue area. Rooms are simply furnished but very clean.
New South Wales
This family-run accommodation offers everything from motel rooms and spa suites to family rooms and self-contained cottages.
Broome
A quieter alternative to the often noisy Cable Beach caravan parks, Tarangau has pleasant, grassy sites 1km from the beach.
Kangaroo Island
At remote Cape Borda; there is a three-bedroom lodge sleeping six, or two stone huts sleeping three and two respectively.
Cairns
There's free camping and motorhome parking at Rotary Park on Babinda Creek just east of the highway. Hot showers are $2.
West Coast Australia
Beautifully appointed self-contained chalets (various sizes), clustered around a pool, just a short walk from the beach.
New South Wales
A collection of spacious rooms and apartments – all located on the ground floor – make up this neatly kept motel.
West Coast Australia
You'll fall asleep to the sound of the surf here, with the beach just across the road. Prices vary with the seasons.
Kangaroo Island
Family-friendly 1890s cottage at Rocky River. Sleeps seven in two bedrooms, with a full kitchen and dining area.
Victoria
Choose from a fleet of around 15 houseboats sleeping two to 12 people. Gourmet and golf packages also offered.
Kakadu National Park
Basic camping ground in a wonderful place within sight of the Arnhem Land escarpment. There's plenty of shade.
Noosa
Accom Noosa has an extensive list of private holiday rentals that are good for stays of three nights or more.
Cairns
Offers private leasing of local holiday properties for groups, families and long stays in and around Cairns.
Great Ocean Road
Convenient for the pub and shops, this inn has clean motel rooms with extra-thick walls for peace and quiet.
New South Wales
This double-storey house is a pretty old thing, ideal for large groups who are happy to fend for themselves.
Victoria
Attractive wood-and-brick rooms are on offer in a Federation-era cottage; there's a minimum two-night stay.
Yulara
This reservation service covers all accommodation at Yulara, from the camping ground to top-end hotels.
West Coast Australia
It may be a Welsh name, but the style is French provincial in the four upmarket yet homey guest rooms.
Victoria
Has five houseboats, ranging from four to 12 berths, with everything supplied, except food and drink.
New South Wales
This quaint two-bedroom cottage has a big yard and is located a short walk from the centre of town.
Kangaroo Island
Bed bookings run by the ferry company, with lots of transport/accommodation package options.
Melbourne
A grand retreat within the grounds of Werribee Park, with indoor pool, gym and day spa.
Victoria
Six houseboats in the fleet, including the stunning four-bedroom Indulgence.
Kangaroo Island
Remote, bay-side camping with toilets but no water. BYO everything (including 4WD).
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
The Karinga has renovated, cheery-enough rooms and there's a good lap pool and spa.
Victoria
While the pub itself is nothing flash, its upstairs rooms are pretty good value.
Western Australia
This pet-friendly motel has fuel, a decent licensed restaurant and a snack bar.
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