Returned from 5 days in Australia. Exceeded expectations.
Accommodation:
Mid-range Airbnb near the main area. $25/night. Clean and central.
Scene:
Busy and well-organized. Prices were fair for the quality.
Quality:
Generally good looking with good service. Had 5 encounters total.
Logistics:
Taxis are cheap but negotiate first. Food was cheap and delicious.
Safety:
Stick to main areas at night and you are fine.
Overall: 7/10. Good destination, recommend for first-timers.
Happy to answer any questions.
Just got back from Australia — trip report March 2026
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Did you use freelancers or find girls at bars?
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Also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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Did you use freelancers or find girls at bars?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Word of caution — some online profiles are fake. Other than that, great destination.
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First time was a learning experience. Second time was 10x smoother. Experience makes all the difference.
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