Byron Bay & Northern NSW
It calls itself a motel, but this complex is decidedly hotel-like, with its well-staffed reception, in-house restaurant and large, comfortable rooms. For…
Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific
Big4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park
Victoria
Beautifully situated next to the botanical gardens and a public swimming pool ($5/3.50 per adult/child), this leafy park has a camp kitchen, barbecues, a…
Gold Coast
This large council-run park has plenty of trees, wandering ibises and a camp kitchen, playground and heated swimming pool. There are good-value self…
North Island
Finn’s is a flashy beige suit in this low-key railway village, but redeems itself with spacious, corporate-comfy rooms, big bistro meals (mains $13 to $30…
West Coast Australia
This main-street 1920s gem features large modern bedrooms (some with balconies) with spa baths, and art deco interior features. Also a good spot for a…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Handsomely decked out in pine, this excellent hostel has a free sauna, a drying room, log fires, a large kitchen and friendly, helpful staff. Rooms are…
South Coast NSW
Conveniently located near Coniston train station, but a few blocks back from the beach, this refurbished pub lodging is actually rather smart. Modern,…
Gold Coast
If you can cope with decor surprises, these individually owned and furnished apartments have amazing floor-to-ceiling views, spacious balconies and…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Expect a warm welcome and no dorms at this charming and peaceful family-friendly lodge. Most rooms are en suite, and bigger rooms can be reconfigured to…
Adelaide
A compact, no-frills park on the River Torrens, rather surprisingly slotted in on a quiet street 2km northeast of the city centre. It's clean and well run…
Gold Coast
At the northern end of the island, waterfront Tipplers has around 100 shaded sites and four basic, and usually booked-out, huts. There are toilets and hot…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The closest beachfront accommodation to Cairns, this shiny resort has clean, self-contained apartments dotted around beautifully manicured tropical…
Southern NSW & The Murray
This little motel is kept immaculate, and its large, tidy, renovated rooms have all you need for a good night's sleep. It's very popular with repeat…
Cradle Country & The West
On the hillside on the way to Regatta Point, this place offers 10 well-priced studio units sleeping four persons. All have equipped kitchenettes, cramped…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This historic hillside lodge has smartly furnished rooms opening onto a picture-perfect wraparound veranda with expansive sea views. Choose between…
Discovery Holiday Parks – Kalgoorlie
Western Australia
This nicely spacious park is on the edge of Boulder, 4km south of the Kal town centre. There are A-frame chalets and cabins, budget dongas, grassy tent…
Victoria
Beautiful heritage units here are set in delightful grounds with little alcoves overlooking the pool, barbecue nooks and vine-trimmed verandahs.
The Daintree
This romantic couples retreat features four boutique thatched treehouses snuggled away in the rainforest back from the main road just north of Cow Bay…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
These bright, self-contained one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are an affordable alternative to Palm Cove’s city-sized resorts; think practical…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
This pretty weatherboard cottage in central Bangalow has two simply decorated white rooms, and French doors opening to the deck and edible garden. There…
Manly
Superbly located for all of Manly's beachy delights as well as a speedy escape to the city (the ferry couldn't be closer), the Quest's smart, self…
West Coast Australia
Located just outside the entrance to Cape Range National Park, this former sheep station has some nice grassy tent sites. There's a range of snug cabins…
Darwin
An impressive highway-side park about a 10-minute drive from the city, with loads of facilities (including three pools). With a jumping cushion, a kidz…
Southern WA
On the banks of the beautiful Frankland River, these well-equipped chalets are great value, with pot-bellied stoves for cosy winter warmth, and tennis and…
Byron Bay
Away from the town centre, this compact resort with friendly service is engulfed by palms and has sizeable apartments with big balconies. Even better are…
Christchurch
A gracious 19th-century Victorian mansion is the hub of this elegant motel, with units both in the main house and in the more typical motel-style blocks…
New South Wales
Perched overlooking Robertson Park, this boutique hotel comprises seven individually designed and luxuriously appointed suites. There's a lovely cafe with…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This attractive B&B, owned by a Kiwi-French couple, is a popular weekender for Aucklanders, so it pays to book ahead. A continental breakfast is included…
Waiheke Island
Between the self-contained two-person cottage at the front (pick of the lot, due to the sublimely romantic views) and the apartment and house at the rear…
Cairns
Couples and families appreciate the excellent value and friendly service at this quiet complex. The squeaky-clean apartments have cooking facilities and…
Auckland
If you've driven up from the south, consider staying at this friendly little suburban motel, which is handy for the airport. From the Southern Motorway,…
Cairns
Opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre, this award-winning YHA is bright, spotlessly clean, secure and professionally staffed. En-suite rooms are…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Beautiful views and the town's best restaurant on-site make these carefully furnished, character-filled mountain retreats a very attractive proposition…
Abel Tasman National Park
This specially converted, permanently moored 13m catamaran provides unusual but buoyant backpacker accommodation for 22. Facilities are basic but decent;…
Mount Warning-Murwillumbah YHA
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
This 100-year-old former river-captain’s home now houses a tropical-toned waterfront hostel with dorms, including a female-only one, and basic private…
Hobart
The safe-bet Travelodge rises 10 red-brick floors above the Macquarie St fray. Rooms are compact but stylish, and great value this close to the action…
Northern Territory
Camping is permitted anywhere along the Hale River at the Ruby Gap Nature Park; make sure to BYO drinking water and a camp cooker. Allow two hours each…
Southern NSW & The Murray
Popular with both business and leisure travellers, Junee's best motel is just a short walk from decent pub meals, and the country welcome at reception is…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
This modern, well-equipped and shady camping ground has fuel, a small shop and an on-site cafe. It also rents tinnies (four/eight hours $110/160), and…
Quality Hotel Gateway Wangaratta
Victoria
On the main road into town, this upmarket hotel has a clean-lined look, excellent facilities (including a gym and a heated outdoor pool) and an attention…
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