Budget Traveling Around East Coast Australia

There are many ways to save money when you travel budget around East Coast Australia. I'll show you the main ways to save Aussie dollar on accommodation, shopping, transportation and much more, so you can come home with more souvenirs and more happy memories with no empty pocket. I lived in Sydney and Brisbane, as well as many other cities and states on the east coast, hopefully my experience will save you lots of money!

Australian money

money in Australia called the Australian dollar. We have $ 100, $ 50, $ 20, $ 10 and $ 5 notes and $ 2, $ 1, 0.50 percent, 0.20 percent, 0.10 percent and 5 percent cash. Many stores will not be charged for the item something like AU $ 10.99 for a product just for marketing effect, but eventually you will pay AU $ 11.00. Capital expenditures for cities are usually higher than the state area, but sometimes the reverse. For example, fuel may be expensive in the country areas, but not too much. The list below is the estimate of average prices charged in Australia, to be called only as a guide. All are based on 33 years of experience ...

Private

Budget Tip: Use the Internet to get low and save a lot of money. Some of my favorite sites on the links. If you are traveling on a shoestring budget then I would suggest staying in hostels and caravan parks. They vary in price based on the quality and lokacije.Upozorenje caravan parks especially along the coast are not what they once were. These days they almost resort style facilities so that they can be just as expensive as staying in a motel.

Getting around

plane: Australia has four major airlines to choose from: Qantas: usually the most expensive VirginBlue: basic services at cheaper rates Jetstar: Similar VirginBlue TigerAirways: There is a basic calculation of the basic service. Some of these do not fly in certain parts of the country, so you need to do your homework.

Public Transportation

a great way to save money on a tight budget. QR Queensland Rail and mainly covers the south-east Queensland (Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast) is now offering goCard valid train, bus and ferry services mainly in Brisbane. It is cheaper than paying in cash. I am a big fan of taking the train around Brisbane. It is convenient, safe and inexpensive. You can also buy a daily, weekly or monthly QR prolazi.Više take more money to save. QR also offers concessions for pensioners and students. City Rail (New South Wales): covers Sydney, Wollongong, Central Coast and Newcastle) has loads of different tickets to save money

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I used CityRail all the time when I was living in Sydney. Sometimes the trains run late, but for the most part is definitely a good service. For the families they go Funday Sunday where he is currently (2009) will pay only $ 2.50 per person only needs a minimum of one adult and one child. City Railway also offers other discounted tickets Cityhopper (for Syndey only), day tripper and Sydneypass (Sydney only for 3, 5 or 7 days for travel within the period of 8 days) that you get unlimited train, bus and ferry around Sydney. Concessions are available for students and seniors.

How to get to or from the international airport

Avoid taxis. It will cost you a small fortune mainly due to traffic congestion. Ticket prices from domestic airport to the city is $ 14.60, and from the international airport to the city is $ 15.20. And sometimes cabbies lose.

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instead consider the services of the airport. Do a Google search for airport transfers in the city you are landing in. For example, "airport transfers Sydney Airport '. Sydney New South Wales: Usually the price range for the shuttle service will be $ 20 return to the main CBD locations, but may be cheaper If you book online. Brisbane Queensland: Airport transfers by train. it is privately owned and not usually offer concessions. they are a great way to save money though. AirTrain Brisbane: This is a train service that will be in Brisbane international or domestic terminals in Brisbane CBD, Brisbane suburban areas or Gold Coast.Cijena not be more than $ 30 one way that most destinations. AirTrain Check out the interactive map on their website to give you an idea Sydney Airport Link: Similar to Brisbane. from 2009 one-way ticket to the CBD from domestic or international airport terminal will be slightly below $ 20. Check the FAQ section on the website for details.

Hiring a car

East Coast Australia has a growing rental company Hertz, Budget, Avis and independent, which may be better for budget travel. There are all kinds of cars and vans to choose from, a larger car the more you pay. Those few sites out there that allow you to compare car rental prices. Use them, they will save you lots of money! If you will be here for a little longer, then consider hiring a van. There are many opportunities for you. In Queensland, a popular choice of the Wicked. In NSW the warehouses in Sydney and Byron Bay. In Queensland their depots in Brisbane, Hervey Bay and Cairns.

grocery shopping

Australian grocery shopping is dominated by 2 big 'players' in the market namely Woolworths and Coles. If you spend more than a certain amount of sales of labels to get cheaper fuel (see below) you will find Woolworths and Coles in most major cities, and they, of course, in every capital city. They are now using "cost per weight" tickets, so you can compare and save while browsing the shelves. Australia also has an Aldi store in most cities and all regional capitals down Australia's east coast. These are my favorite for a budget buy, especially if you are traveling and you just need basic items on the road.

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Less expensive items are usually below eye level. That's right more expensive items will be on the middle shelf and look down and grab a bargain. Australia generic brands such as house brand, Black and Gold and Woolworths and Coles own varieties are equally good in value as more brands. Aldi are cheaper than Woolworths and Coles and quality is equally good. You will still need to take your own bags to pack your items or buy bags at Aldi. There are other supermarkets in Australia, such as Foodowrks and IgA, and they are great if you just need a few items in your trip.

fuel (gas)

We call the gas station service. Australia has all the major fuel companies are available (BP, Caltex, Ampolla, Shell, etc.). Some offer the 4C your fuel, if you present the supermarket label. Caltex Woolworths accepts Dockets and Shell accepts Coles Dockets. I highly recommend using this, especially if you do most of their trips by car. Fuel prices go up and down within a week. Informal research indicates the cheapest day to buy fuel was now on a Tuesday or Wednesday. To save fuel drive smoothly, limit the use of air conditioners and do not speed, it chews fuel (and it's too dangerous!) Particular case of the service station stops: All gas stations want to buy something else while the 're in the store, such as beverage , chocolate, lollies, CD, etc. Avoid the temptation, as you will be paying a very high price for it. Instead, plan your journey by buying drinks and food at the supermarket for your trip. Some even offer 4c petrol stations out of fuel if you buy $ 2 worth of food. This means that they are worse than then, if you do not buy food or drinks. Do not be fooled!

telephone calls

cell phones are also called 'mobile' phones in Australia. Avoid the use of mobile (cell) telephones. International roaming rates will Sting YOU.Of course mobile phones are useful for emergency situations. The cheapest option when you are on a budget to save money when traveling to use international phone cards. With a USD 10 card, you can talk to the U.S. for more than 2 hours. Keep in mind that making a lot of short calls will cost you more than a long call. For example, 6 calls of 10 minutes will cost you more than 1 call of the hour. There are a lot of phone cards available. Including: Ozcall, Daybreak and Gotalk. There are also many online sites to compare prices, only to Google as "International phone cards Australia." You can buy tickets online or by Newsagents and price range. To make it easy, even buy them in even amounts of AUD 10, 20 or AUD AUD50 and use them from your home phone and public phones.

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to eat or drink much alcohol can be very expensive. Depending on the bar or restaurant, beer can cost from USD 2.50 to 7.00 EUR.

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The size of the glass will determine cijenu.Pivo names given to different sizes of beer glass varies from city to city in Australia, and generally from state to state. For example asking for Schooner in most Victorian or Western Australian base will make confused or annoyed look, because you do not use that size. Order 'Beer' in Victoria will 285ml (10 oz) 'pot', however, if you said the same thing in Queensland pub you might find yourself with a smaller 200ml (7 oz) glass. In other words Pot (in Qld) is the same thing as a Middie (NSW) and usually enjoy a cozy size pivo.Škuna higher and higher ponovno.Vrč pint of beer is (literally, a pitcher of beer) is a 1140ml or 40oz the greatest of all. Careful though, you're not supposed to drink straight from the jar poured into the pot (middie) and enjoy! The order of spirits (rum, bourbon, vodka, etc.) in a bar will generally cost around EUR 7th

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One way to save to buy a bottle of alcohol in the store. There are great 'superstores', such as LiquorChoice and Dan Murphys in all capital cities and some regionalne.Šest package of local beers (XXXX, Tooheys, Cascade, etc.) will be anywhere from $ 12 to more than $ 20. carton of beer contains 24 cans or stubbies (small bottles). A local beer will set you back anywhere between 35 to AUD 65 years.

wine

Australia has some of the best wines in the world and I highly recommend you try some while you ovdje.Cijene move, but you can usually get a "good wine" for about 15 EUR.

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See "clean skin", which bottles without stamps. Some labels are a no, but they are often in the bargain bin, but can be a delicious surprise. 'Clean skin' will cost about 7 EUR.

Eat

Australia has all the major food chains, McDonalds, KFC, hungry jacks wines Australia has some of the best wines in the world and I highly recommend you try some while you ovdje.Cijene move, but you can usually get a "good wine "for about 15 AUD. I especially like the light of different Moscato. It will give you a hangover, and it will not dent your budget. Subway and a number of pizza franchises: If you want to stay healthy on a budget Metro is a good choice. They offer special rates for certain submarines on each day of the week. Some pizza outlets, such as Dominoes offer discounts on Tuesday.

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for budget travelers (backpackers and families) the best option is to: Buy food at the supermarket, such as cheese, ham, and chicken and make sandwiches for packing for trips. Also consider buying a "Popper" packages, which are small square box juices that usually come in packs of 6 Australians love their pub food and I highly recommend them. They can be expensive, though, expect to pay from 15 AUD upwards.Smokers better stop smoking, as the package will cost you around 15 AUD for a packet of 20 cigarettes. Some states in Australia have strict laws about where smoking is allowed. Queensland is probably the hardest of all laws with smoking banned in indoor and outdoor public places. Queensland also has just passed a new law banning smoking in cars if people had children under the age of 16 were in the car too. Fine is $ 200 on the spot!

Entertainment

Movies (China): Go on Tuesday, tickets were cheaper. DVD: Once again, buy on Tuesday. Many offices offer reduced prices on that day for any reason. Free fun for kids: Kids love the beaches and there are heaps along the eastern Australian market. Keep children entertained for free to stop off in one. Children also love the parks, and parents love them because they are free. Why not drop in on our great parks, which are often near plaže.Igralište equipment has been tested to the highest safety standards, so you can rest assured they can play hard and then rest hard!

Abstract

There are many ways how to save a lot of money when traveling to Australia on a budget. My best advice is to plan ahead. It does not regimented itinerary, but only some forethought as picking up some groceries at the supermarket in the morning you plan to go. My other great tip is to budget and add at least 20% of it. If there's one thing I learned in my travels is that despite all my good intentions and strategies I've always gone over budget. I hope I have given you some tools and tips that will mean that more of your hard earned money in your pocket and leave the Australian east coast with loads of good memories!