Wendy

Me and the OH have decided we may do a bit of a tour when we first arrive. I was just wondering if anyone could suggest places to stay in the above cities. Also anything you think is a must see.

We can spend about $100 - $150 per night on accomodation. Obviously the cheaper the better, but as we have two kids it needs to be "decentish"

Any help is greatly received.


TIA
Wendy

Grayling

Wendy

If you go out of the Australian school holidays you will find lots of self-catering apartment type holiday accomodation available fairly cheap.

There would obviously be more choice of this type outside the main city centres but there are also lots of motels.

We have never had a problem finding somewhere to stay.

G

Johnsyweb

You are going to have an amazing time! Thribble and I did something similar. We spent two months driving from Perth to Melbourne via Sydney, Canberra, Uluru, Alice Springs, and Adelaide (16,000km).

We signed up with the YHA before we left the UK and our cards came in so handy over here. The YHAs are great places to stay (all providing bedding, etc) are very family-friendly (book ahead, to avoid disappointment) and very reasonably-priced. See http://yha.com.au/ for details.

If you're planning on doing a decent road-trip and you have the time, head up to the Red Centre. While you're travelling, it seems like no distance at all but once you get settled, it seems like an enormous distance. Bring fly-nets!

We saw too many good things to pick out must-sees, but if you're interested in reading about our trip (when you're on the 'plane, perhaps), take a look right here.

Enjoy!

--paj

iPom

If you come to the Blue Mountains, you can stay with us for free. Alternatively there are thousands of places to stay up here... and you can't come to Sydney without seeing the Blue Mountains. (I know all the best bits that the tourists never see.) We also have wine here....

Wendy

Thanks for that G.

It's typical that our house sale means that we will probably be in the middle of a school holiday isn't it. But I'm keeping them all in mind when looking, it may just mean spending a bit longer in Brisbane but we're not in any rush so it's not too much of a problem.

Wendy

Cheers hun,

I will have a read of your experiences. I love stuff like that !!

I'm looking forward to doing this trip, will check out the link.

hevs

Try http://www.big4.com.au/public/

The on site cabins are great with bathrooms, kitchens and some even with spa baths and balconys. The sites are usually of a high standard and have pools and games rooms etc

We travelled over from W/A and joined up as members. We never had a bad stay. The kids loved it too

Wendy

Aw, bless you that's so lovely of you. But I wouldn't inflict my lot on anyone !!. I'll send them to a hotel and I'll come stay with you

Seriously I will definately catch up with you on the way through.

Wendy

Thankyou for that. Will check it out.

wengerboy

Where do you intend to stay when you get to SA?

Wendy

I don't know. It depends what is available really, but my Aunt is going to try to find us something when I can get a definate date. She said she'll go check some places out and see if she can get us a discount.

I have over 100 links for SA, but nothing for anywhere else.

wengerboy

well seeing as it`s you`re final destination perhaps you should consider trying OAA and save a bit of dough, i`m of course presuming you`re on 136/7?

Wendy

I didn't know you could do that. I thought you could only book it straight off the plane so to speak.

If it's possible then I will certainly be looking into that.

wengerboy

it`s recommended that you give at least 8 weeks notice and 6 weeks for the meet and greet, i managed the meet and greet but failed to secure the OAA.
http://www.immigration.sa.gov.au/sit..._onarrival.php

Wendy

Yes, knew about the notice - hard to give when you are going straight after selling the house. Especially with the selling system in the UK

I have the forms, I got them sent a few weeks back by e-mail.

What was the meet and greet like?