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How much does a trip to Australia really cost?
Flights, tours, food, excursions and the costs nobody warns you about — a realistic budget for 2027 and 2028, from £4,500 to £22,000.
Guides & planning
Everything you need to plan it properly
What an Australian holiday really costs, when to go, how to see Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef properly, and the things every first-time visitor wishes they'd known.
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Destination & planning guides
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Uluru: what to know before you go
Sunrise or sunset, why you can no longer climb it, how long you actually need, and which tours do it properly.
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The Great Barrier Reef: how to see it properly
Cairns, Port Douglas or the Whitsundays? Inner reef or outer? When to go, whether you need to dive — and how to avoid the disappointing day trip.
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Australia and New Zealand together: is it worth it?
You're flying 10,000 miles anyway. We look at what adding New Zealand actually costs, how much extra time it needs, and whether the two countries work as one trip.
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First time in Australia: 14 things nobody tells you
Jet lag, distances, sun, wildlife, tipping, and the planning mistakes that catch out almost every first-time British visitor.
Practical
Sorting out the details
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Budget hotels in Australia
What a room really costs, city by city — and when booking yourself beats a package.
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