3 Holiday Property Rental Ideas in Australia
3 Holiday Property Rental Ideas in Australia
Shared accommodation
If you're travelling on your own with a tight budget then rooming could be a good option, particularly in student households where housemates move on regularly or head home for the summer. Gumtree is a good starting point for your search. Make sure you establish what the ground rules are early on when moving into a household and get a grip on how finances and chores are split. You don't want to end up a scapegoat if there are any disputes later on. Last in, first out as the saying goes.
Up for coachsurfing?
Coachsurfingis a good option for those planning to be on the move and see a lot of the country. Many people get involved as both a host and a guest, so there's a good chance of finding a host who also travels and enjoys showing visitors around their area.
For a more relaxed and settled alternative, consider house or pet sitting or even home exchange. It's worth noting that you don't necessarily need to own a property to take part in a home exchange, providing you clear it with your landlord of course.
Give WOOFing a try
If you fancy experiencing outback life then you could opt to stay on an organic farm in exchange for half a day's work. WOOFing, or working on an organic farm, is becoming an increasingly popular way of spending time abroad and Australia is no exception. You usually stay in the owner's family house, with bed and meals provided in place of wages.
As well as learning farming skills it gives you a chance to see the real Australia far off the main tourist drags. It can be physically demanding work, but farms will vary greatly in what they need from woofers. Plus it's not uncommon for farms to recruit a group of helpers making it a sociable experience to spend time with like-minded folk.
Get the local scoop
First time here and no idea what to expect from an area? Google Maps is a useful site which can help you suss a neighbourhood out before you get there. Click the More button on any map to show user-generated photos, videos, webcams and more for that area. You can even drill down to the street level with Google Street View. 3 Highlights The Appliance Industry Center Will "change" Leisure City 3 Guidelines To Find An Easy Way To Learn French 3 Great Ways to Travel Australia 3 Great Ways to Travel Australia 3 Great Mountain Destinations 3 Good Reasons Why You Should Bring An Electric Grill For Cooking When Camping 3 Funny Christmas Quotes Ideas to Enjoy 3 Fairy Fancy Dress Ideas For You This Halloween! 3 Factors That Determine The Best Time To Travel In Peru 3 Excuses You Might Hear From A London Courier Company. 3 Effective Ways to Get the Travel Discounts You're Looking For 3 Different Ways That You Can Move To Australia Permanently 3 Different Types Of Insurance Policies For Travelers