Accommodation

Our tours have a range of accommodation styles. Many tours have 3 and 4 star accommodation upgrade options. While you tour you will stay in a range of budget style accommodation depending on location and available facilities.

There are six main types of accommodation. Refer to your specific tour itinerary for more information about the accommodation on your tour.

• Motel/Lodge accommodation: Generally 2-3 star with private facilities
• Hostel accommodation: Dorm or Twin/Double rooms with shared facilities
• Safari in Style - Deluxe campsite: Large permanent twin share tents with proper beds, pillows, linen, towels, fans and lighting, permanent cooking facilities, screened eating areas, shared showers and toilets.
• Permanent Campsites: Permanently erected tents (multi-share), permanent cooking facilities and purpose-built fire pits, screened eating areas, shared showers and toilets.
• Semi-Permanent Campsites: Tents must be erected by guide and passengers, shared showers and toilets, no cooking facilities other than those carried on the vehicle.
• Bush Camps: No facilities other than those that are carried on the vehicle. Passengers sleep in swags (Aussie bedroll). The tour stops along the way at road houses for clients to have a shower.

Upgrade Accommodation

Many tours offer the opportuniry to upgrade to 3 or 4 star accommodation for an additional cost. Accommodation upgrades are subject to availability and change and should be organised when you book your tour. Refer to your specific tour itinerary for information about available upgrades.

Northern Territory

Kakadu Lodge

Kakadu National Park, NT 0886

Ph: 08 8979 2422 Fax: 08 8979 2254

Situated on the fringe of the Jabiru township. Licensed poolside bar/bistro, lagoon style pool/spa, coin operated guest laundry souvenir shop and kiosk. Iron and ironing board available.

Point Stuart Lodge

Point Stuart Road, Mary River, NT, 0886

Ph: 08 8978  8914 Fax: 08 8978 8898

Located in the heart of the beautiful Mary River Wetlands. Facilities include: bar, kiosk, guest laundry, pay/satellite tv, public telephone, outdoor swimming pool, air conditioned rooms.

Haven

3 Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs, NT 0871

Ph: 1800 79 4663 Ph: 08 89524663

This new hostel is stylish and funky. Facilities include private ensuite, flat screen Plasma TV, air conditioner, fridge, laundry and swimming pool.

Victoria

Base Backpackers

17 Carlisle St, St Kilda, VIC

Ph: 08 8598 6200

Situated in the heart of St Kilda, a 15 min tram ride to Melbourne's city centre and 5 mins from Ackland St, beach and Luna Park. Facilities include Intenet access, bar, air conditioning, secure locker and large screen cable TV in common room.

Halls Gap

225 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap, VIC 3381

Adventure Tours Private Property

Located in the heart of the Grampians set in the valley between the Mount Difficult and Mount William Ranges. Facilities include ensuite, heating, common room with TV/DVD facilities.

Portside Motel

62 Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell VIC 3269

Ph (03) 5598 6084 Fax (03) 5598 6150

www.portsidemotel.com.au

Lakes Entrance and Snowy Mountain Ranges

YHA Riviera

Lakes Entrance, VIC

Ph: 03 5155 24444 Fax: 03 5155 4558

The hostel is adjacent to the lake, to the largest inland waterway in Australia, 1km from town and the 90 Mile beach footbridge. Facilities include ensuite rooms, Internet kiosk, swimming pool and guest laundry.

New South Wales

Lake Jindabyne Hotel

Kosciuszko Road, Jinabyne, NSW, 2627

Ph: 02 6456 2203 Fax: 02 6456 2807

Most famous hotel in the Snowy Mountains. Facilities include ensuite, heating/cooling, balcony,  swimming pool, opening windows, laundry and nightclub.

Byron Bay

Holiday Village

116 Jonson Street, Byron Bay NSW 2481

Ph: 02 6685 8888 Fax: 02 6685 87779

Clean and friendly backpackers in the heart of Byron Bay close to the beach, restaurants and shops. Features TV lounge, swimming pool, BBQ and volleyball court.

South Australia

Adelaide YHA

Waymouth St, Adelaide, SA, 5000

Ph: 08 8414 3010 Fax: 08 8414 3015

Located in the heart of the city in picturesque Light Square. Facilities include: air conditioned rooms, BBQ, bicycle hire, food store, games room, Internet kiosk, reading room, TV/ video and tea/coffee making facilities.

Paringa Motel

15 Hindley St, Adelaide, SA, 5000

Ph: 08 8231 1000 Fax: 08 8231 6807

3.5 star motel in the heart of the city. Facilities include: ensuite air conditioned rooms,  tea/coffee, clock radio, hairdryer, internet connection.

The Old Mill, Quorn

The Mill, 2 Railway Terrace, Quorn, SA 5433

The Mill is located in the main street of Quorn, features ensuite rooms, a restaurant quality kitchen and dining room.

Coober Pedy

Desert Cave (4*)

Hutchinson St, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723

Ph: 08 8672 5688 Fax: 08 86725198

Experience dug-out style living, undergrround with shops, bar and opal display areas. Facilities include TV, tea/coffee making facilities, minibar, fridge, in-house movies, pool, spa, laundry facilities and Internet kiosk.

Queensland

Explorers Inn

63 Turbot St, Brisbane, QLD, 4000

Ph: 07 3211 2488 Fax: 07 3211 3499

Uniquely designed to suit the budget traveller. Facilities include ensuite rooms, air conditioning/heating, fridge, tea/coffee bar, TV, telephone and message service and Internet kiosk.

Rainbow Beach

Frasers on Rainbow

18 Spectrum Ave, Rainbow Beach, QLD 4581

Ph: 07 5486 8885 Fax: 07 5486 3317

Facilities include: budget meals, licensed travel agent, large screen TV/video, large game's room, internet/email access, luggage storage, laundry facilities, relax by the pool in our tropical garden and licensed bar.

Kingfisher Bay Resort

1 Urangan, Hervey Bay, QLD, 4655

Ph: 1800 072 555 Fax: 07 4120 3326

Kingfisher Bay resort is a 4 Star of international standard, fully intergrated resort. Facilities include; spacious ensuite rooms, air conditioning, large screened living area and deck, linen and towels supplied, fridge,iron and  tea/coffee facilities.

Kroombit Park

Lochenbar Station

Biloela, Central QLD

Ph: 07 4992 2186 Fax: 07 4992 4186

Kroombit Park is nestled in five acres of Eucalypt forest on Lochenbar Cattle station. Facilities include: licensed camp restaurant and bar, swimming pool, bush volleyball court, nature walks, email access and air conditioned cabins.

Carnavon Gorge Wilderness Lodge

Rolleston, QLD, 4702

Ph: 07 4984 4503 Fax: 07 4984 4500

Carnavon Gorge is as oasis in the semi-arid heart of Queensland. Facilities include: shared bathroom facilities, ceiling fan, fridge, guest laundry, library, tea/coffee making facilites and oasis bar.

Tasmania

Strahan

8 Harrison st, Strahan, VIC

Ph: 03 6234 4422 Fax: 03623 44273

Adventure Tours Private Property

Overlooking the Macquarie harbour and only a ten minute walk from the Strahan township. Facilities include ensuite rooms.

Cradle Mountain

Discovery Holiday Parks, Cradle Mountain, TAS, 7310

Ph: 03 6492 1395 Fax: 02 64921438

Situated on the edge of the world renowned Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park and World Heritage area. Facilities include: ensuite, TV and heating.

Devonport

Aragosy Motor Inn, East Devonport, TAS, 7310

Ph: 03 6427 8872 Fax: 03 6427 9819

Situated on the banks of the Mersey River, just minutes from the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry terminal, The Aragosy Motor Inn is perfectly situated in Devonport, the gateway to the beautiful Nort-West Coast of Tasmania. 

Bicheno

Beachfront at Bicheno, Tasman Highway, TAS, 7215

Ph: 03 6375 1111 Fax: 03 63751130

Best Western property on the East Coast of Tasmania. Facilities include ensuite rooms, coffee/Tea making facilities, TV with Austra, solar heated swimming pool, guest laundry, friendly public bar.

Port Arthur

Stewarts Bay Lodge

Port Arthur Hwy, TAS, 7182

Nestled between a beach, the ocean, a National park and Australia's most profound historic site. Facilities include: ensuite, microwave, coffee plunger, DVD player, cd player, washing machine and dryer, electric blankets and heating.

Hobart

Hobart Maquarie, TAS, 7000

Ph: 03 6234 4422 Fax: 03 6234 4273

Located in the city centre, walking distance to battery point and Salamanca markets. Facilities include; ensuite, tea/coffee making facilities, TV, heating/cooling, swimming pool and a restaurant.

Western Australia

Broome Motel

Fredrick St, Broome, WA 6725

Ph: 08 9192 7775 Fax: 08 9192 7772

Situated in landscape gardens, facilities include, BBQ, guest laundry and swimming pool, kitchenette, all linen, air conditioned rooms, ceiling fans and remote colour TV's.

Leeuwin House Backpackers

Blackwood Avenue, Augusta 6290 WA

Ph: 08 9758 1944 Fax: 08 9758 1227

Located close to the centre of Augusta and overlooking the Blackwood River, Backpacker accommodation at affordable prices.

Albany Backpackers

Cnr Stirling Tce and Spencer St, Albany, WA 6330

Ph: 08 9841 8848

Fantastic water viewsand we're right in the middle of town. Quiet bedrooms upstairs and party room downstairs. Big kitchen, 24 hour internet, bike hire, big laundry, courtyard, BBQ area,  fantastic art and a great atmosphere.

Esperance Backpackers,

Blue Waters Lodge YHA, 299 Goldfields Rd, Esperance, WA 6450

Ph: 08 9071 1040 Fax: 08 9070 1040

A 15 minute walk to town, the hostel is located just 10 metres from the sea front and has magnificent panoramic views of Esperance Bay. The Hostel has a BBQ area and a lovely native garden.

Kalbarri Backpackers

51 Mortimer St, Kalbarri, WA 6536

Ph: 08 9937 1430 Fax: 08 9937 1563

Centrally located and only minutes from the river and beach. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere, internet facilities, guest telephone, laundry, free use of boogie boards and snorkel for hostel guests. This is a great base for exploring the Kalbarri National park and Murchison George.

Horrocks

42 Glance Street, Horrocks Beach, WA 6535

Ph: 08 9934 1222

Your own 'sea change' with privacy and modern facilities. Situated at one of the most spectacular positions in Horrocks beach the extensive balcony area provides expansive and uninterrupted views of beautiful Three Mile Bay.

Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Ph: 08 9948 1320 Fax: 08 9948 1034

The Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort has accommodation options for all travellers year round. Exceptional facilities are available to all guests. Including 2 restaurants, a cafe, 2 bars, a pool, a hot tub and tennis court. Additional facilities include internet cafe, digital photo lab, BBQ's, mini-mart and laundries.

Bay Lodge

113 Knights Terrace, Denham, WA 6537

Ph: 1800 812 780

The Bay Lodge is right on the beach in Denham beside Shark Bay. This is the closest town to Monkey Mia beach where the world famous wild dolphins interact with the visiting tourists.

Riverside Sanctuary

442 Coolcalalya Rd, Ajana, WA 6523

Ph: 08 9936 1020 Fax: 08 9936 1020

Just 110km north of Geraldton, in the midwest of Western Australia, this Landcare Award winning property is waiting for you to discover. Riverside sanctuary offers quality farmstay accommodation.

Ningaloo Club

PO Box 611, Mt Claremont, WA 6010

Ph: 08 9948 5100 Fax: 08 9385 6655

A purpose built superior backpacker hostel located on the shores of Ningaloo Reef, only metres from the beautiful white sand beach. There is a large entertaining area with licensed bar, internet access, table tennis and pool table. There is also a courtyard around the pool and an alfresco dining area.

Blue Reef Backpackers Village

3 Truscott Crescent, Exmouth, WA 6707

Ph: 08 9949 1101

Blue Reef Backpackers Village offers a variety of dormitory accommodation options with modern clean facilites and linen is provided. All our guests staying at Blue Reef have access to all of the parks facilites including the swimming pool.

Potshot Resort

Murat Rd, Exmouth, WA 6707

Ph: 08 9949 1200

Our complex is within easy walking distance of the town centre and is the perfect place from which to plan your visit to the world famous Cape range and Ningaloo Marine Park.

Northbrook Farmstay

PO Box 284 Northhampton, WA 6535

Ph: 08 9934 1222

Situated just 6km north of the historic town of Northhampton and set in the typical rolling countryside of a traditional Australian wheat and sheep farm.