No matter if your heart's desire is to visit the Melbourne Cat Cafe or the array of museums in Darwin, Australia is a place that has something for everyone.
Should you be in the process of planning an Australian trip or wish to in the future, here are some great tips to help you save while making the most of your Australia bucket list adventure.
Accommodation can be expensive worldwide. In Australia, (especially the hot spots) accommodation prices can be extortionate when you leave the planning and booking until the last minute. This is especially the case if you plan to visit during the peak period.
Whether you are trying to find a hotel in Darwin or a home for a few weeks, researching your accommodation way ahead of your travel date will help you secure the best deals to help you save money. Many people will overspend on accommodation due to leaving it until the last minute to book it. Getting your booking in early will guarantee to help you spend as little as possible and not be conned.
Saving as much money as possible on your accommodation will allow you to have more funds for the rest of the trip.
Likewise, transportation in Australia can be extortionate. Hence, it is a smart move to plan your route before you get there. If you leave plane bookings or car hire until the last minute, then you might find yourself paying way more than you need to.
With flight apps and plenty of research, you should be able to save yourself a lot of money and secure great discounts. If you are hiring a car for an extended period of time, then many hire companies will offer a discounted rate, which will help you enhance your money saving.
You will need to feed and fuel yourself on your Aussie road trip and shopping in supermarkets can be so expensive, especially if you are living somewhere with affordable food prices. Likewise, restaurants can be expensive if you are visiting the Aussie hot spots.
Therefore, it is a good idea to shop at the local markets for your fresh and cooked food. There are plenty of them across Australia so don’t be shy to try them out and find them along your journey as opposed to planning them.
Australia has plenty of free things to visit and explore from national parks to museums. Hence, take advantage of them if you want to see as much as possible yet spend very little.
Australia is home to many beautiful national parks, which you could spend the entire day exploring. If you get hot and tired, then you could use your affordable hire car to take you to a local food market and fuel up before heading back to your accommodation to rest and recuperate.
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