Affordable Holidays

Your next Aussie adventure doesn't have to cost a mint. From affordable accommodation to easy-on-the-pocket activities, AT shows you where to find great holiday bargains.

Highlights

Cheap As Chips In Australia

Peter Robinson tramped our capital city streets in search of seriously cheap entertainment. While he didn’t sleep under railway bridges or jeopardise any moral codes, he found sightseeing on the cheap is not only viable but also strangely satisfying.

Ten Cheap Sydney Travel Ideas You've Never Heard Of

You don’t have to spend a fortune to see some really good stuff in Sydney. Travel writer, author and AT contributor Lee Atkinson has named her top ten cheapest (if not downright free) things to do you’ve never heard of.

118 Affordable Summer Holidays You Can Book Now

If you want to get out of town over the Christmas and New Year period, you’ve left your run a bit late. But believe it or not, there are still bookings to be made and bargains to be had. We put in the hard yards tracking down last-minute deals – so you don’t have to. Here are our picks...

Top 10 affordable Outback breaks

Many Outback destinations tend to be on the expensive side due to their remoteness and isolation. And the travel itself doesn’t come cheap – fuel alone can send you to the cleaners. The most common way to save money on the trip is to stay in caravan parks or camp (see below). But if you’re after a little more comfort without falling into debt, then here are our Top 10 picks for relatively affordable Outback breaks.

Beach Holidays in Australia on a Budget

These affordable beach breaks promise a wonderful summer holiday for the budget-conscious traveller... Words by Alissa Jenkins

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Affordable Cruising
Cruising in Australia doesn't have to leave travellers with little pocket change.

Cheap Christmas Getaways
Cheap Christmas holidays for Australian Travellers...

Accommodation Under $100
Affordable Australia - AT's best ten hotels, motels and backpackers under $100

Online Tips + Tricks
Ain’t no such thing as a free lunch, right? Wrong. When travellers book a holiday online, great deals like these are only a mouse click away. By Tiana Templeman.

Eat Caviar, Pay Peanuts
The thought of holiday dining on a budget is enough to make any food lover lose their appetite. Tiana Templeman shows how to avoid paying big bucks without resorting to tins of baked beans . . .

The Lay-by Holiday - Alternate Holiday Experiences in Australia
You can pop a pair of jeans, a designer watch or a new set of skis on lay-by. So why not an entire holiday? Ben Connor looks at a form of progressive payment that’s gaining purchase in these leaner times . . .

Flying Free
Free flights within Australia? Sounds too good to be true. But follow in Chris Broadribb’s footsteps and you’ll learn how to hone Mystery Shopping into an artform that will take you to the skies.

Saving Money is Child's Play
Just having kids can be a drain on expenses, let alone taking them on holidays. But there are ways to tighten belts without sacrificing everyone’s enjoyment (and your sanity). Tiana Templeman shows us how.