You've arrived, you've overcome jetlag and now you need somewhere to live. I'd invite everyone to my place, but the couch just isn't that big. Or comfortable. Try one of these options instead.
Hostel Living
Somewhere between swanky hotels and total hedonism comes the hostel. It's cheap, it's in the middle of town and it's full of other travelers looking to have a little fun. Wink wink, nudge nudge.
Travelers' Housing: A Return to Dorm Life
In the big cities a hostel could wind up costing you more per week than an apartment, without giving you any of the privacy or luxuries a smaller accommodation can offer. So, if you're planning to stay in one place for a month or more and want to have a slightly more stable living situation, take a look into a travelers' house.
Flat Hunting FAQs
Australians are always going off on holiday and leaving behind a perfectly good furnished room for a month or more. If you want some privacy and a real Aussie living experience, search out a flat.
Fast Food for the Broke Traveler
Burgers and chips, or meat pies and mash? There are plenty of cheap options for the hungry backpacker and not all of them come from the Golden Arches.
Save Yourself! Facts About the Australian Sun
Skin cancer and other nasty conditions are a horrible reality for too many Australians. The damage you do while sailing the Whitsundays or lounging around Bondi can haunt you years later. Find out more.
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