Exploring Australia and finding things to do is definitely exciting, but it can also be overwhelming when choosing a destination, finding cheap tickets, and trying to make the most out of a short period of time. Here are the websites I frequent the most to find the best of the best!
- theurbanlist.com
This site has sections for all major cities in Australia, and is my go-to for finding events or restaurants. The website posts each week about weekend happenings, new and delicious places to eat, and other Buzzfeed-esque features, all centered on each city. Finding the best café or a fun festival is only a few clicks away!
- bookme.com
Bookme is a wonderful tool for traveling, as this site posts amazing ticket deals for all kinds of adventures around the world. The activities can be discounted by up to 80%, saving lots of money to spend elsewhere. All you have to do is select the date that you want to go, and depending on availability and time the tickets will be really cheap!
- skyscanner.com
Skyscanner finds the cheapest possible flights to wherever you want to go. I’ve used it a lot to check the best dates and times to fly to Sydney, Brisbane, New Zealand, and more! My suggestion is to enter a destination and click “Whole Month” on the date option to search prices for the entire month. This finds you the best option, as sometimes flying out on Saturday is way cheaper than a Friday!
- hostelworld.com
Unless you want to shell out $150+/night to stay in a fancy hotel, hostels are the way to go for traveling. Some hostels can be as cheap as $20/night in Australia, and the best website to find them is HostelWorld! This site not only lets you book hostels, it also shows reviews from other people to let you know the best place to stay.
- Zomato app
Zomato is basically the Yelp in Australia. I use it all the time to find great places to eat! You have to download the app to look at menus and reviews on your phone, but it’s free and definitely worth it!
- jucy.com
If you want to drive around anywhere, Jucy is the best website to rent a car. Most rental companies charge an additional fee for being under 25 years old, and it usually makes the car rental quite expensive. Jucy is the solution, as it is cheap and specifically caters to younger travelers, charging only $1-2/day extra for being under 25.