how much money to take to australia?

Question

hi ya
im thinking of taking myself and my son (3yrs old) on a months visit to australia - its always been my dream - i was wondering if anyone had been there, and if they could suggest how much money it would be wise to take... im not sure of the price of things there etc and it would be good to have an dapproximate figure in mind

thanks in advance, claire and dylan xo

Answer 1

Hey Claire and Dylan,

It's a great place to visit, but money depends on what parts of Oz you want to see. It can vary hugely from state to state and even areas within the same states.

Price ranges for accommodation can run from $50 a night and up - and the more touristy areas can cost you an arm and a leg.

Restaurant prices can vary from $5 - 20 per meal ( but we DO have MacDonalds - better known as Macca's) and lots of cheap take-away's where you can grab a burger, fries etc.

Groceries aren't cheap either - food at the grocery store will run you $2.60 or so for a 2 liter carton of milk, and a loaf of ordinary bread will run $2 - 3.

Petrol ( Gasoline ) prices are pretty dear, but even if you're not driving, the cost of transportation goes up accordingly for buses, taxi's etc.
Current prices in Melourne right now are at $ 1.19 - $1.13 per litre, and there are approx. 3. 3/4 liters to a gallon
( 1 gallon [US, liquid] = 3.785 411 8 liter - or about $4.25 a gallon )

I would say to figure on a minimum of $200 a day, but you could probably manage on less, if you stay away from the tourist areas for most of the time, and book alot of it in advance.

The time of year you travel will also make a difference - summer time would be more expensive than winter time - but in the northern part of the country, it's always fairly warm although it can be wet.

I hope this helps somewhat....

Answer 2

I agree with the other responses. $100-$200 will be good but you can get by with less. For instance I stayed on the beach at both Apollo Bay in Victoria and Yorkies Knob (North of Cairns) for $55us a night. Both places had full kitchens and two bedrooms.

With some research you can save plenty of money. Some places rental cars are not needed. I spent 14 days at the Great Barrier Reef without one. Check with your hotel and get a feel for the area.

On another note: Australia is similar with the USA in land area. I have met several people in my travels that went to Australia on their dream vacation and ended up trying to do and see to much. They did not realize how big the country was and all there is to do. You could spend a year here and not see it all. Also, because the country is so large the weather can be a factor. I met a couple who went to the Great Barrier Reef on their honeymoon in March and it poured rain literally the whole time they were there. No one told them about the rainy season.

So, if you are traveling with a three year old please give some thought about what your dream vacation would look like and plan so your trip is what you want it to be.

Have a great trip and who says you can't do more than one dream vacation to Australia!

Here are two resources to help. One has a free e-book on Australia that may help.

Answer 3

My wife and I travel to Australia often. We have found a budget of
$100 US a day for meals, bus and train, and gifts generally holds us well. We usually stay with friends a lot, but if we do motels or hotels, we find it is possible to get a decent room in most of the cities for around $100 A a night. This usually includes breakfast. Rental cars add to the expense. There are too many variables in how one spends their money to offer an exact answer to your question. If you spend the time in a major city, you will probably spend a bit more on room, but will not need a car. If you go into the country, you spend more on the rental car. It really helps if you have friends or family to stay with. Absolutely recommend a visit to Oz. It is worth busting the budget.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

G'day,

Just adding some more info, since I definitely cannot beat the previous 2 answers.

You can also use your credit cards, as visa, master and amex are widely accepted in Oz (visa and master are accepted more). Guess it is safer and easier to use credit cards as well.

Have a fun trip here and welcome to Australia :)