Has anyone been to Australia recently? Looking for the latest intel.
Specifically interested in:
- Current price ranges
- Best areas right now
- Any safety concerns to be aware of
- Best hotels near the scene
I was there in 2024 and had a mixed time. Wondering if things have changed.
Trying to decide between this and Germany.
Cheers
Australia — overrated or just right?
Started by TexasHeat · 6 Mar 2026 · 1753 views
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Been going for years. Scene has improved recently.
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11 Mar 2026 at 17:20
Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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14 Mar 2026 at 01:20
Did you use dating apps or find girls at the hotel?
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Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Adding my experience: scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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18 Mar 2026 at 09:20
Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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18 Mar 2026 at 21:20
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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I was there in February and prices were about average. Spent about $80/day all-in.
My tip: avoid weekends.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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22 Mar 2026 at 21:20
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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25 Mar 2026 at 22:20
I was there in last month and prices were exactly as described. Spent about $50/day all-in.
My tip: go early evening.
My tip: go early evening.
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