Allenvale Mill Site Campground
Great Ocean Road
At the back of Lorne, off Allenvale Rd, this free bush campground has picnic tables and non-flushing toilets but no fires; bring along a gas stove if you…
Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific
Cairns
There’s a tropical charm to this bone-white boutique hotel, built in traditional Queenslander 'plantation' style with a lovely palm-filled garden and pool…
West Coast Australia
Injecting a hit of city style into Rockingham's blue-collar beach milieu, this lime, charcoal and burnt-orange tower (96 rooms) is refreshingly urbane…
Westbury Boutique Bed & Breakfast
New South Wales
This lovely old heritage home (1915) has six spacious, en-suite rooms furnished in period style with mod-cons like flat-screen TV, bar fridge, DVD player…
Christchurch & Canterbury
The 'boutique motel' tag doesn't do justice to this collection of attractive accommodation options in three adjacent properties beside the lake. The…
Tasmania
Excellent self-catering, two-bedroom heritage cottage overlooking Godfrey's Beach. Facilities include a washing machine. Sam and Louise are welcoming…
South Coast NSW
Rooms are ordinary at the Narooma Motel, but the tree-shaded setting and warm welcome are anything but. Compact, budget motel-style rooms adjoin a…
Victoria
Friendly A'Wangralea has a nostalgic family-holiday feel, offering comfortable cabins in various configurations; some have no AC but all have full cooking…
On the Beach Backpackers Lodge
Coromandel Peninsula
Brightly painted and beachside, this large YHA-affiliate has a wide range of rooms, including some with sea views and en suites. It provides free kayaks,…
Christchurch & Canterbury
There are two divine options in this beautifully restored vicarage: cosy up with bed and breakfast in the main house, or lounge around in the character…
Port Douglas
Port's most central luxury apartment complex is right in the thick of the action. The 33 one- to three-bedroom apartments on three levels are thoroughly…
Queenstown
Formerly the mayor's digs, this lovely stone building (1874) has been converted into a six-bedroom holiday home. The modern kitchen and bathrooms meld…
Taupo
The Beechtree offers classy rooms, fresh and modern in design with neutral-toned decor, large windows, ground-floor patios and upstairs balconies…
Tasmania
There's a collective of ‘Abbey' self-contained houses and cottages in town, all of which can be booked at the Stanley Hotel. The best of the collection is…
Adelaide
Rambling through an old downtown pub (1879), laid-back Tequila Sunrise has friendly staff, a serious stainless-steel kitchen, a bright new colour scheme …
Victoria
Those in town specifically for Sovereign Hill can't go past this lodge for convenience, as it's just a short stroll from the entrance gate. The grassy…
Cairns
For those planning to stick around in Cairns for a month or more to work, dive or study, get in touch with Cairns Sharehouse. It manages rooms and…
New South Wales
Perfect for those seeking a little privacy and perhaps a dash of romance, this popular, beautifully restored self-contained accommodation in the old…
Queenstown
This modern motel is an easy 10-minute walk from town along the lakefront. Newly refurbished, self-contained units have beaut lake views. It's on the main…
Great Ocean Road
A popular stopover for hikers tackling the Great Ocean Walk, these modern, fully self-contained apartments ensure a comfortable stay so you can rest up.
Queenstown
Queenstown's newest luxury hotel opened in December 2017 and sits just a touch above the lakefront hotels along Lake Esplanade, creating even more…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Any apparent chintziness is tempered by good-quality furnishings at this excellent B&B set in a characterful weatherboard house. The four rooms each have…
Whangārei Falls Holiday Park & Backpackers
Bay of Islands & Northland
Located 5km from central Whangārei, but a short walk from Whangārei Falls, this holiday park has good-value cabins, some with small kitchenettes but none…
Victoria
Thanks to a fantastic location on sandy Apex Beach, just outside town, this bush park is always popular – prices are 25% higher during school holidays…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
A notch above your average motel, rooms here have large flat-screen TVs, extremely comfy beds, quality toiletries and a neutral palette. The downstairs…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
This lovely holiday park in the heart of the village has spotless facilities, modern cabins and plenty of outdoor distractions to keep the kids busy. The…
Victoria
While the backpacker tour buses don't come through town any more, this old-school hostel remains as an excellent budget option, with dorms and a massive…
Tasmania
Self-catering Kentisbury Country House is close to Lake Barrington’s eastern shore and set in magnificently green pasture with sublime views. Facilities…
West Coast Australia
South of Manjimup, before the turn-off to Pemberton, is this collection of well-equipped wooden chalets with decks, scattered around a farm. Turkeys and…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The six delightful heritage cottages here are self-contained and fitted out with modern amenities, spa bath and kitchenette. Each has a wood heater and…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
This charming B&B occupies Herberton's original post office. The three ensuite rooms are done up in impeccable heritage style, but don't skimp on the mod…
Christchurch
Built in 1871, this tranquil wooden villa has a sunny deck, a large regal lounge with a pool table, and great kitchen facilities. Dorms feature beds…
Victoria
Nati's pub has tidy motel-style self-contained units with air-con or classic pub rooms upstairs with shared bathrooms – but minus air-con, so it gets hot…
Victoria
Campsites are sprawled across the Tidal River precinct and along the foreshore close to the beach. A maximum of six campers are allowed at each site…
New South Wales
This smart boutique hotel in the centre of town features dark-wooded, country-style furnishings; plush carpets; and fresh, white painted, wood-panelled…
Christchurch & Canterbury
New Zealand's newest YHA is also one of the country's best with colourful dorms and private rooms, excellent shared spaces including an upstairs lounge…
New South Wales
The views from the two ultra-modern suites across Towac Valley and Orange are unrivalled – couples, this one is for you. There are also two cottages that…
The West Coast
Natural tones and textures, upcycled furniture and hip vibes make this boutique beachside guesthouse a winner on style and location. Heightening the feel…
Brisbane
This revamped ’70s number presides over a busy intersection and attracts business bods who just want somewhere central to lie down that won't break the…
Queenstown
This well-run, sunlit spot is like two distinct properties in one – smallish but comfortable newer units at the front and cheaper 1970s-style units (with…
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