Facts about and hotels in Australia

About Australia

Australia is both a country and a continent. It is very famous for its wide open spaces and natural wonders, as well as for its deserts, its beaches, the “Outback” and the “bush”. This country and continent is considered one of the most urbanized countries in the world. It is also world renowned for numerous cosmopolitan attractions in its big cities like Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Sydney. It is home to numerous budget accommodations as well as luxury hotels.

Australia is also the smallest continent but the sixth largest country in the world. It is slightly smaller than the United States of America. The country’s highly urbanized population is concentrated along the southeastern and eastern coasts. Australia is bordered to the west, southwest and northwest by the Indian Ocean. It is then bordered to the east by the Pacific Ocean. The Tasman Sea is located along the southeastern region of Australia that separates it from New Zealand. On the other hand, the Great Barrier Reef is located in the northeastern part of the country-continent. East Timor, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea are the northern neighbors of this country. They are separated from the city of Australia by the Timor Sea and the Arafura Sea. The total area of ​​the national territory is 7,682,300 m2. kilometers or 2,966,152 sq. miles

Many travelers underestimate certain distances between towns and cities. Additionally, Australia has areas that have been deforested for agricultural purposes. Some forest areas that have survived deforestation are now national parks and are famous throughout the world.

Cheap accommodation in Australia

There are numerous hotels in Australia. You can also find cheap hotels and other types of accommodation in this country-continent. Hundreds of hotels are scattered among the main tourist destinations in the country. The hotels come in different styles and atmospheres that will make any traveler’s stay pleasant, relaxing and exciting.

Camping – This is the most popular pastime of Australians. Many caravan parks rent overnight camping sites where you and your family or friends can pitch a small tent. Caravan parks offer toilets and showers, while some of them even offer cooking and washing facilities. It costs around US$20 for the tent site and a few extra dollars if you have company. Also, you can find many RV parks near the beach that have play areas and swimming pools that are free for guests.

Motels: Australia has typical motel-style accommodations that include a private room as well as a private bathroom and shower. Many hotels in the country offer family rooms that generally have 2 single beds or a double bed inside a single room.

Hostels: Cheap accommodation in hostels with shared bathrooms costs around US$20-30 per night. Hostel facilities in Australia include food storage areas, fully equipped kitchens and proper refrigeration. Almost all hostels in the country have living rooms equipped with dining tables, televisions and sofas.

Hotels: Every state capital in the world contains at least one major 5-star hotel. Most of the hotels in Australia are located within the business districts of the capital city, which is Sydney.