Safety update for Australia based on recent experience and community reports:
General Safety Level: Moderate — use common sense and you will be fine.
Common Risks:
- Drink spiking at bars — watch your drinks
- Tourist pricing — negotiate or walk away
- Motorcycle taxi accidents — wear a helmet
Areas to Avoid:
Stay out of unlit side streets after midnight.
Police Situation:
Corruption exists but tourists rarely targeted.
Stay safe out there.
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Started by SunshineSteve · 7 Mar 2026 · 2000 views
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9 Mar 2026 at 19:17
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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10 Mar 2026 at 11:17
Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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12 Mar 2026 at 05:17
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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13 Mar 2026 at 16:17
Been there 10 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The quality is what keeps me coming back.
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14 Mar 2026 at 07:17
Been there 10 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The quality is what keeps me coming back.
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15 Mar 2026 at 22:17
Been going for years. Scene has improved recently.
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17 Mar 2026 at 16:17
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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Been going for years. Scene has improved recently.
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Been there 12 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The consistency is what keeps me coming back.
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Adding my experience: scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality.
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21 Mar 2026 at 10:17
Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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22 Mar 2026 at 02:17
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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I was there in March and prices were slightly higher. Spent about $80/day all-in.
My tip: go early evening.
My tip: go early evening.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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