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Budget trip to Australia

Started by WanderlustCarl · 18 Mar 2026 · 1496 views

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WanderlustCarl member
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18 Mar 2026 at 01:01
Current pricing for Australia:

Short Time: Budget $32-86, Mid $94-163, Premium $262+
Long Time/Overnight: $185-304
Massage with extras: $36-124

These are approximate ranges as of early 2026. Prices vary by area, provider quality, and negotiation. Locals pay significantly less.

Tipping is optional but earns you better service.

Best value: midweek afternoons.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Wanderlust Carl

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BerlinBound member
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18 Mar 2026 at 23:01
Quick question — how was the wifi?

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Berlin Bound

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DallasDon member
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20 Mar 2026 at 17:01
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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BirminghamBaz member
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21 Mar 2026 at 20:01
Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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NashvilleNate member
#5
23 Mar 2026 at 13:01
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN

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PortlandPaul member
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25 Mar 2026 at 03:01
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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SoCalSurfer member
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25 Mar 2026 at 09:37
Been there 10 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The consistency is what keeps me coming back.

San Diego, CA | Member since 2024

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ScottishSteve member
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25 Mar 2026 at 10:37
Adding my experience: scene has evolved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality.
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ScottishSteve member
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25 Mar 2026 at 14:37
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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CardiffChris member
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25 Mar 2026 at 15:37
I was there in March and prices were great value. Spent about $100/day all-in.

My tip: try the local spots away from tourists.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Cardiff, UK

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DCExplorer member
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26 Mar 2026 at 09:01
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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BangkokVet member
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26 Mar 2026 at 22:37
Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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SunshineSteve member
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27 Mar 2026 at 06:37
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Miami, FL

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BuffaloBill member
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27 Mar 2026 at 11:37
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.

Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY

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BristolBen member
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27 Mar 2026 at 11:37
Been going for years. Scene has stayed consistent.

Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited

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CanuckTraveller member
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27 Mar 2026 at 15:37
Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.
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FKKNovice member
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27 Mar 2026 at 18:37
Been going for years. Scene has stayed consistent.
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DesertRat member
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27 Mar 2026 at 23:01
I was there in last month and prices were about average. Spent about $150/day all-in.

My tip: avoid weekends.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Phoenix, AZ

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PerthPete member
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28 Mar 2026 at 00:37
Been there 8 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The consistency is what keeps me coming back.
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SoCalSurfer member
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28 Mar 2026 at 01:37
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

San Diego, CA | Member since 2024

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