NSW South Coast Accomodation, Culburra Hideaway

By Heather | March 12th, 2007

Looking for an affordable surfie get away? Want to see some real wild and untamed ocean? About 2.5 hours south of Sydney, the Culburra Hide ...

Kangaroo Island Accomodation, Flinders Chase Farm

By Heather | December 17th, 2006

Flinders Chase farm is a charming and comfortable place to crash for the night or a week. It is on the west side of Kangaroo Island almost at the entrance to the National Park. ...

Wicked Dude! Calling young drivers! Irreverent Campervans.

By Heather | December 13th, 2006

Wa ha ha ha! What a way to travel! Do you like to play on the irreverent side of the road? If so- Wicked campers are just the thing for you. These little Combi Vans just crack me up ever ...

Northern Territory- "Doing The Triangle"

By Heather | September 28th, 2006

When visiting the Northern Territory- a very common route is called The Triangle This is basically Darwin to Jabiru to Pine Creek or Katherine and back up to Darwin via Litchfied Park. When taking on this Great driving route m ...

Sydney- Northern Beaches- The Arms

By Heather | September 27th, 2006

The Newport Arms is a Northern Beaches institution. A massive rambling “Hotel” or huge pub/bistro. 'The Arms' also has accommodation and overlooks Pittwater Bay on the west side of the Northern Beaches Penninsula. An idea ...

Northern Territory- Cooinda

By Heather | September 26th, 2006

An integral part of doing The Triangle is Cooinda. Cooinda – even though it is one of the more substantial dots on the map- is only an aboriginal cultural center, resort, and gas station. There is no town. Granted- it is a ni ...

Northern Territory- Pine Creek

By Heather | September 26th, 2006

Pine Creek, is basically the bottom corner of “The Triangle” (an hour north of Katherine and about 2 hours south of Darwin), and is a historic mining town. It has housed and currently houses migrant mining populations fo ...

Northern Territory- Jabiru

By Heather | September 25th, 2006

A milestone corner of The Triangle, Jabiru is little more than a company town designed to support the local Uranium mining operation. It is also considered the entrance to Kakadu Park. The township is little more than a jumping ...

Northern Territory- Bark Hut II

By Heather | September 21st, 2006

As an add on, the manager of the Bark Hut happens to be a local biologist. Yes folks not only can he make a foaming cup of Nescafe…he organizes wildlife safaris and specialty fishing tours. Tom Starr runs Wild Plains Safari ...

Northern Territory- Mary River YHA

By Heather | September 20th, 2006

Mary River Camp Ground and YHA- Mary River is family outfit that is very professionally run. Blessed with a stunning country side, they have managed a very good back-to-basics wildlife and river retreat while adding the ke ...

Pommie backpackers shun hostels for harbour mansions

By Court | November 8th, 2005

More than a quarter of all backpackers to Australia come from the United Kingdom, bringing pounds and education with them. As a result, more are shifting away from the crowded, dirty hostels and into luxury mansions that are some ...

Accommodation Options

By Court | March 31st, 2004

Australia is one of the easiest, most accessible and backpacker-friendly countries to visit. This high praise extends to accommodation options, as Australia has a hostel network that rivals that of Europe. Hostels are easy to fi ...

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