Affordable Holidays

Discover Australia without breaking the bank. From stunning coastal escapes to vibrant cities and outback adventures, these affordable holidays prove unforgettable experiences don’t have to come with a big price tag.

Highlights

Sydney

Transport NSW says Sydney ferries will not be free after all

Transport for NSW has disputed the Maritime Union of Australia’s claim that Sydney Ferries will be free for passengers from 11 September to 6 October.

Flinders Ranges

The best camping spots in the Flinders Ranges to wake up in the wilderness

The best thing about camping in the Flinders Ranges is the sky. Bright stars stretch from horizon to horizon.

QLD

Fly to Queensland for just $69 with Virgin’s latest mega sale

Virgin is helping Aussies shed their winter layers for less with a sun-soaked sale you won't want to miss.

Australia

Qantas just put 2 million seats on sale – here’s where the value is

Your time to fly business has come.

Sydney

I ate my way through Western Sydney’s food truck scene – these are the stops worth the drive

Some of the best food in the city can be found in the permanent food trucks dotted around Western Sydney, and they're growing a cult-like following.

Australia

Jetstar to charge for overhead carry-on baggage, a move that’s illegal overseas

In a controversial overhaul of its carry-on policies, Jetstar will charge fees from $25 for carry-on luggage stored in the overhead lockers from 2027.

kangaroos on Maria Island, Tasmania. Fly there in the new Jetstar flight sale

TAS

Fly to Tassie from just $48 with Jetstar’s new flight sale

Get out your keyboards, Jetstar just released an epic Tassie flight sale.

Sydney

The Sydney co-living hotel that turns Thursday night trivia into the main event

Part hotel, part share house, part community centre – lyf Bondi Junction Sydney swaps minibars for a communal kitchen and hotel bars for a genuinely great pub trivia.