Returned from 13 days in Australia. Great trip overall.
Accommodation:
Mid-range Airbnb near the main area. $52/night. Good location, basic amenities.
Scene:
Quieter than I hoped but still good. Prices were fair for the quality.
Quality:
Generally good looking with good service. Had 8 encounters total.
Logistics:
Transport was easy — Uber/Grab works well. Eating out was very affordable.
Safety:
Stick to main areas at night and you are fine.
Overall: 8.5/10. Already planning next trip.
Happy to answer any questions.
Australia — 10 day trip report
Started by EdinburghEd · 23 Mar 2026 · 609 views
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24 Mar 2026 at 23:35
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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First time was good but could have been better. Second time was so much more efficient. Experience makes all the difference.
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First time was overwhelming but exciting. Second time was 10x smoother. Experience makes all the difference.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Been going for years. Scene has gotten busier.
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26 Mar 2026 at 10:36
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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26 Mar 2026 at 14:36
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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This matches my experience. Australia is great value for money.
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26 Mar 2026 at 21:35
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Been there 10 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The value for money is what keeps me coming back.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Adding my experience: scene has bounced back since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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I was there in February and prices were about average. Spent about $80/day all-in.
My tip: midweek is much better.
My tip: midweek is much better.
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