Airbnb in Australia: best places to stay under $100

Getting a free rental car is great, but what about accommodation, you wonder? We’ve got you sorted. We partnered with Airbnb in order to enable you to book comfortable but cheap accommodation across Australia – and you’ll even get a $25 discount on your first Airbnb booking (read the conditions here). With thousands of listings in Australia, Airbnb has become the preferred platform for peer-to-peer accommodation rental. Here’s our selection of some of the best places to stay under $100/night. Cheaper than a hotel, and in most cases, much better!

Sydney:Sydney1

Ideally located just 8 minutes’ walk from Sydney’s Central train and bus station, this recently renovated Victorian terrace is just one stop away from Town Hall (the centre of the city) and three stops from Circular Quay ferry terminal (the Opera House). From $84.

 Melbourne

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Fully stylized two-storey loft apartment in the more liveable part of Melbourne CBD.  $100

Melbourne2Fantastic room in a beautiful Carlton North terrace house. Includes a private loft space with a TV and beanbags. Enjoy the use of the kitchen, lounge/dining area & outdoor courtyard. Close to bars, cafes, restaurants & public transport. Breakfast included!

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Nice room in a beautiful heritage building is situated in the most accessible part of South Yarra with the wonderful Royal Botanic Gardens at one end of the street. $85.

 Brisbane

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Located 5mins drive to the Sleeman Centre at Chandler and The Belmont Range. Private & self contained, with open plan living & kitchen areas, and french doors that lead to a beautiful sunny covered deck. $89

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Comfortable studio tastefully decorated, own entrance, small kitchen, air con. Opens onto covered terrace surrounded by lush tropical garden. $85.

Adelaide

Adeliade

Modern townhouse with tranquil courtyard is ideal for relaxing and feeling at home. The ground floor double bedroom with comfortable queen size bed is private, overlooks an enclosed quiet courtyard. A second bedroom is also available.

Perth

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A private room in a lovely house in Northbridge. Only a short walk from the Cultural Centre, CBD and train station. $89

 Cairns

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This stylish, modern, separate studio, attached to the main house, has its own entrance, deck & ensuite for total privacy. It has views of the garden and pool, is close to cafes, transport & the airport & there are bicycles and free Wi-Fi for guests .$62

Now you know what you need to do: book a  free rental car and get a $25 discount to stay at one of those fabulous rooms.

 

 

 

Great Road Routes of Aus: The Great Ocean Road

If you’re on your way from Melbourne to Adelaide, or just up for a very special adventure, be sure to travel The Great Ocean Road! Why? Because it’s considered one of the most captivating road trip routes in the world…

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Kiwi Karma: Sleeping for Charity

Kiwi KarmaDonating to charity is now as easy as having a good nights sleep in some of the best and affordable accommodation in New Zealand!

For each night’s accommodation you book, Kiwi Karma passes on a donation to a charity of your choice. There’s no extra cost to you. All you pay for is a good night’s sleep at some of New Zealand’s best hotels and motels.

So if you’ve managed to find yourself a great relocation deal in New Zealand and now need somewhere to sleep, why not check out Kiwi Karma and earn a few personal brownie points along the way 🙂

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Transfercar relocations in the USA!

It’s a new day, it’s a new dawn, it’s a new country for Transfercar relocations!

That’s right, Transfercar  now offers you a delectable selection of free to drive deluxe relocation cars, campervans and RVs all across the big, bold and beautiful USof A.

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Australia First Time Visitor Guide

by Brooke | March 9th, 2011 | WhyGoAustralia | Are you currently planning your very first trip to Australia but realizing that Australia is a really big country? Are you starting to feel a little overwhelmed? It’s okay; I’ve been there. This is one gigantic and beautiful country – one that many people get but one opportunity to visit – so we want to make the most of the stay by seeing the best on offer. In addition to that, we also want to be prepared, which means knowing what to pack, how to get around and how to order the right meal.

Well, we have all that information here on WhyGo Australia, and to help you find it, I’ve put all the links in this one place. How’s that for making life easy?

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Quality Budget Eats, Sleeps & Drinks in Sydney

Article written by Brooke and the team at WhyGoAustralia.

When I talk about “quality budget” eats, sleeps and drinks in Sydney, I’m referring to places that offer you the most bang for your buck, whether that be through offering a spectacular city view or loads of food for the price. Sydney is not really a budget backpacker’s dream, but with this list, at least you can get the most for the money that you do spend while in this multicultural city.

Quality Budget Eats in Sydney

mamakIf you enjoy eating, you’ll enjoy Sydney. The Asian influence is mighty strong here, meaning you can get your fill of Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and Malaysian food, and the finest of the kind. Besides that, there’s a suburb by suburb menu of food styles to choose from. You can get Italian in Leichardt, Korean in Eastwood and Turkish over in Surry Hills. Continue reading Quality Budget Eats, Sleeps & Drinks in Sydney