Probably, a trip to this green continent is the most desirable for both the young traveler and the older generation. But going to conquer the expanses australia, we face a number of problems, and first of all, these are problems of a financial nature. Where to get so much money for a dream trip? Yes this not the most budget friendly, but even here you can save a lot by planning your acquaintance with Australia wisely.

Depending on what goals and interests of traveling to Australia you are pursuing, make the right travel plan. In this article, we want to give you some good tips that will help you get comfortable in the country of kangaroos, and at the same time spend almost nothing on your trip (of course, we are not talking about a visa and a flight). And let the Australian dollar grow, the country has a lot free and accessible places for acquaintance.

Visa and flight

Travel to Australia is an unforgettable adventure. But for its implementation it is necessary visa. Fortunately, Australians are very loyal to the citizens of Ukraine, so there are no problems when opening a visa. This is confirmed by thousands of Ukrainians who visited Australia without any problems. To open a visa, you do not even need to come to the Embassy: you send all the necessary documents and a copy of your international passport to the email of the Australian Embassy in Moscow. The cost of a tourist visa is $130. And they will open it for two weeks (sometimes in 24 hours).

Flight to Australia long and tiring, with transfers. But if your goal is to walk around the continent, you must accept this fact. As for airlines, their choice is large. You can find good air carriers, on board of which there will be something to do. If you use a search engine skyscanner, then you can find cheap tickets to Australia. It is best to book an air flight 4-12 months in advance. Save a lot of money. So a flight Kyiv-Sydney-Kyiv for one person in both directions will cost you a little more than $ 1,700. Traveling to Australia in the off-season is cheaper than going there by New Year holidays or Christmas. The most "budget" months are from March to May and October-November. Perhaps the flight and visa are the biggest costs for such a trip.

How to save money on domestic flights

For flights between cities in Australia it is best to stay on flights of local airlines - Tiger Airways, Jetstar and Virgin Blue. They are even somewhat similar to air buses. And such a regional company as rex is the most suitable option for foreigners: you can make unlimited trips for one or two months to Kangaroo Island or King's Island, as well as Coober Pedy. The cheapest tickets are sold on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you are going from the airport to the city, it is best to take a taxi (if you are more than 3 people in the company).

We travel from $1 per day

Australia has many wild places. And the cheapest way to get there is to use Campervaning. And if you are also unpretentious, then you will be paid extra for it. Campervaninig is a way to travel around Australia in a home car. You'll get vehicle, a specific route, and some companies will even fill you up with gasoline. Renting such a car for 6 people is $ 1 per day. Paying for petrol is a great PR stunt by these companies, with which you can travel around Australia, paying only a few dollars for extra miles of road. So fill the fridge with groceries and go. The only caveat is that you have international rights.

Where to stay in Australia

If you have money, it is best to choose a standard hotel room with breakfast. But if you decide to save on accommodation, we advise you to pay attention to renting an apartment, a room in a private house or a hostel. As for the latter, they are worse than European ones. So find out all about them when you book your hostel. Accommodation in apartments or in a hostel will cost you three times cheaper than a three-star room. In addition, you will get the opportunity to meet the owners of apartments and local residents, so to speak, plunge into the identity and culture of the country (renting a 2-room apartment - about $ 500 per week, a two-bedroom house - $ 650-700 per week).

Lot online offers can be found on the Mystery Hotel website. True, you first pay money, and then you find out where you will settle. There were cases when tourists got 4* and 5* hotels. Of course, you can also turn to the couchsurfing site, where people rent free housing for almost nothing. If you have something to offer in return, take advantage of the “housing exchange” deal: you are visiting an Australian, and he is with you at this time. You may be lucky and get a two-week stay in the heart of Sydney or in such popular place like Great Ocean Road.

Where to eat cheap in Australia

eat in Australian restaurants, pleasure is not cheap. Therefore, you should buy products in the markets or in supermarkets and cook on your own. They are always fresh and locally produced. To use the kitchen, the easiest way is to rent an apartment or a room in a cottage. You can also stay in a hostel, but find out in advance if there is a kitchen there. But there are catering establishments in Australia where lunch will cost less than a hamburger. By the way, tipping is welcome, but not required. Where are they located?

• - there is a restaurant in the old shipyard in Sydney "Doyle's". Lunch at fresh air will cost you $13. Once you are full, you can go to the Sydney National Park - Sydney Harbour.
• - in the cafe Cutler & Co., in Melbourne, you can order seafood, chorizo ​​and aioli for only $14.
• - at the Central Market in Adelaide, you can haggle to buy the best meat products and freshly baked bread
• - there is a restaurant in Brisbane The Crosstown Eating House in 20s style where you can have a great meal. If you order lamb cutlets, mint yogurt and gin from the menu, you will shell out up to $20 for everything.
• - in the city of Darwin in the market Parap Village you can buy tropical fruits - mango, papaya, coconuts, lime. Again, how to negotiate with merchants. But not expensive.

Where can you go for free in Australia

How without cultural program! There are a number of galleries and museums in Australia that are completely free to enter (unless they are traveling exhibitions). There you are top 10 free museums and exhibition halls countries that are perfect for cultural holidays

• - National Gallery of Victoria, International Art, Melbourne
• - National Gallery of Victoria at the Ian Potter Centre, showcasing Australian art, Melbourne.
• - Queensland Gallery of Contemporary Art, Brisbane

Where can you meet a kangaroo

Of course, visit Australia and not see kangaroo, this is nonsense. But don't think they just jump around Sydney. You can also get acquainted with the inhabitants of the country at the Taronga Central Zoo. But it's best to go on an adventure with wildlife into their natural habitat. In addition, no money is required to get acquainted with them. Where can one see local residents» Australia?

(Wilsons Promontory). These animals are not at all afraid of people. The park is located 225 km southeast of Melbourne.

Mobile communications in Australia

It will be the cheapest purchase a local SIM card and insert it into your smartphone ( about $30 per month). Small companies have the cheapest rates, but you can use the services Telstra or optus. For travelers it is better to use the services mobile communications companies Three. It is the cheapest, and even if it disappears, it automatically connects Telstra. The latter is caught in the most remote corners of Australia. In addition, this company offers high-speed Internet services, which is so necessary when traveling ($60 per month).

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Many people in the world, regardless of nationality and age, would like to go on a trip to the green mainland of Australia, enchanting with its landscapes. But, as they say, desire is not enough, because in order to go there for the weekend, you need to pay a rather big amount, which not everyone has. In this article, you will learn how to travel to Australia economically, because for this you just need to fully plan your vacation in advance.

Visa and flight

As with any trip, you will first need a visa. It is not difficult to get it, as in Australia they are very loyal to tourists of Ukrainian nationality. To obtain such a visa, you do not need to go to the embassy. You just need to send a copy of your passport and documents to the e-mail of the embassy in Moscow. You can get it in about two weeks, and it costs one hundred and thirty dollars.

In order to fly to the continent we need, we will have to transfer to another flight several times. At the same time, there is a very large selection of different airlines. With the Skyscanner search engine, you can easily find cheap tickets to your desired destination. You can also save money if you book tickets 3 months in advance, or even a year in advance. On average, a flight from Kyiv to and back can cost around one thousand five hundred dollars. On the New Year or at Christmas it will be more expensive to go there than in the off-season, you can also save on this. Flight and visa costs are the most expensive, but do not be upset.

Domestic flights within Australian cities

The top airlines serving Australians between cities across the continent are Virgin Blue, Tiger Airways and Jetstar. These air buses carry hundreds of tourists every day. Regional airline Rex is one of the best options for travelers as you have unlimited flights for about two months to King's Island, also called Kangaroo Island, as well as Coober Pedy. The cheapest time to buy tickets is on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Travel for a dollar a day

There are many wild, untouched places in Australia. And the cheapest way to get there is to use Campervaning. And if you are undemanding, then most likely there will be a chance to even make a small profit from this. Campervaningig is the Australian way to travel across the continent in a home car. You will be given a set route in front of you, there is even a chance that you will also be paid for gasoline. To rent such a transport for 6 people will cost you only one dollar per day. Paying for gas is an excellent PR move for such enterprises, thanks to which you can safely travel around the entire mainland, spending money only for a few extra kilometers on the road. The only thing you will need is to obtain international rights. So stock up on groceries and go on an adventure!

Where to stay in Australia

If you are basically going to spend the night in a hotel, then you should take a standard room with breakfast included. If you want to save money on this, then you should think about renting a personal apartment, a rented room in a house, or spending the night in a hostel. A tourist should immediately know that Australian hostels are much worse than European ones, and this option may eventually disappoint many. Even when booking accommodation, you should find out exactly where you will spend the night. Renting an apartment or other accommodation, and, of course, spending the night in a hostel will cost you at least three times cheaper than even the cheapest hotel room. Also in this way you can get to know the owners of rental housing, learn from them where to go, what to try and how to plunge into the atmosphere of their mentality. Renting a house for a week for a company of six people will cost five hundred dollars.

You can also try couchsurfing by registering on a site where people rent out housing to earn extra money. All the people there are verified, you will definitely not be deceived, and you will absolutely not end up in some incomprehensible place. You can also offer an exchange, you will spend the night for free with the person you choose, and in return you will have him. If you're lucky, you can find luxury accommodation in the city center.

Where to eat cheap in Australia

If you constantly eat at restaurants and cafes during your stay in Australia, you will spend a lot of money on it, because the dishes there are really expensive. You should buy various seasonal products in advance in stores or in the market, and then cook yourself. Products are always fresh and of good quality. If you have rented an apartment, house or room, you will not have problems with cooking. If you decide to live in a hostel, then you should find out in advance whether there will be a kitchen there. Although food in restaurants in Australia is not cheap, you can still find places where for a few dollars you can eat so that you will not be hungry all day. We have made a list with such places.

• In the city of Sydney, in an old shipyard, there is a nice cafe called Doyle's. It is located next to the Sydney National Park. A delicious al fresco lunch will cost you only thirteen dollars.
• In Melbourne, there is one little-known to tourists cafe Cutler & Co, where you can eat gourmet dishes made from fresh products for about fourteen dollars.
• In Adelaide, at the central market, you can buy excellent fresh seafood, meat, bread and much more for mere pennies.
• There is one cozy place in the city of Brisbane called The Crosstown Eating House. Excellent interior of the twenties and delicious food will definitely please any tourist. There you can buy two courses, a dessert and a drink for only twenty dollars.
• There is a market in the city of Darwin, which the locals call Parap Village. It will not cost you much at all, and you can buy as many delicious fruits, vegetables and fresh fish as you like.

Where can you go for free in Australia

In Australia, you can have a good time. There are many free museums, galleries and exhibitions worth visiting. Today we will tell you about ten places where you can relax and have fun.

1. Sydney - Art Gallery of New South Wales
2. Sydney - Museum contemporary art,
3. Sydney - Australian National Maritime Museum
4. Canberra - National Gallery of Australia
5. Canberra - National Museum australia
6. Melbourne - National Gallery of Victorian International Art
7. Melbourne - National Gallery of Victoria at the Ian Potter Center showcasing Australian art
8. Brisbane - Queensland Art Gallery
9. Brisbane - Queensland Museum
10. Brisbane - Queensland Gallery of Modern Art

Where to meet interesting animals in Australia

You can't visit Australia and not meet exotic, wild animals. Of course, they will not jump on the streets. You can meet kangaroos, koalas and other Australian inhabitants of the animal world at Taronga Central Zoo. Of course, seeing them in their own, wild and untouched habitat will be much the best option than in a zoo. Moreover, meeting them “on their territory” will be completely free. Now we will tell you about the places where you can look at the preserved nature for free.

— National Park The Grampians - 270 kilometers northwest of Melbourne - and you'll see kangaroos.

- Just an hour from the center of Sydney is the Blue Mountains National Park. Arriving here in the morning, you will definitely meet a kangaroo and even watch it (entry by car - $ 7).

- At the Murramarang National Park Beach Campground, kangaroos rest right on the beach.

- AT National Park Bowling Green Bay is home to some of the cutest tree wallabies you've ever seen.

- You can watch wombats in Wilsons Promontory National Park. These animals are not at all afraid of people. The park is located 225 km southeast of.

Mobile communications in Australia

The cheapest option for mobile communications in Australia is to buy your own SIM card. Just insert it into your phone and for thirty dollars a month you will get free access to these services. It will be cheaper to take a tariff from a small company than from a large and well-known one, this is also great for saving. For experienced travelers, the ideal option would be to use the tariffs of Three. It is cheap, and if the connection is suddenly lost, it will automatically connect to Telstra. She, in turn, always catches even in the most uninhabited corners of this continent. This company can also offer you unlimited Internet services for sixty dollars a month.

Australia is a state located in the Southern Hemisphere and located at a distance of about fourteen and a half thousand kilometers from Russia. This is the only country that completely occupies the entire mainland of the same name and several adjacent islands. In general, its area is 7,741,220 km2.

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The conquest of your Australia should begin with a topical issue - How much money is needed to visit Australia?

At a large number man this question arises, I will try to develop an up-to-date article on the cost of traveling to Australia.
Now we will try to take into account the main expenses for the trip, of course, that all this is approximate and the price can be different, both more and less. For example, if you manage to buy a ticket for special offer from a low-cost (budget airline) airline, and in Australia to live in a hostel and eat from a supermarket or fast food - the cost of the trip will come out much cheaper! I will still calculate the budget for an inexpensive trip to Australia.

The stories of how amazing Australia is and how magnificent the mainland is can be very long. I will talk about this another time. Due to the practice of economy in travel, independent tourists they ask, “How much money will it cost me to ride to Australia?”

Want to see the Sydney Opera House? Or get gold and catch the "gold rush"? See a unique bridge? Take a look at the amazing nature?
In this case, the information is given in this article. "How much money do you need to independent trip to Australia?"

Australian visa details

To find an actual way to save on the route, a great option is to go and apply for a visa completely on your own. If you decide to buy a ticket to Australia through a travel company (as well as to another country with a visa regime), travel companies have been imposing their policies on us for a long time and offer a comprehensive service at once, thus the percentage of overpayment will be much higher. We ourselves can, without the intervention of intermediaries, apply for a visa, and save ourselves about one hundred and fifty dollars. (travel agencies usually charge around $250). If you cook it yourself, everything will cost $ 100. (it is better to double-check the information on their website (Department of Immigration & Citizenship).

The term for self-submission for a visa will be equal to the term of the intermediary, (usually up to 2 weeks) If you apply full list documents to the Australian Embassy, ​​visa processing will be much faster.
Collecting this package of documents is not at all difficult, especially since even one of your relatives or your friend can submit it! Information on necessary documents You can look at the website of the Australian Embassy in Russia. The biggest plus is that you don't have to buy an Australian tour, you don't need a hotel reservation either. The main task is to collect a complete package of documents, which is a guarantee that you will return and do not plan to stay illegally in Australia.

A little advice: If you translate all the submitted package of documents into English. This will reflect for the better on the decision and speed up the process of obtaining a visa.

Those who do not have much free time can apply for a visa through an intermediary company, I recommend finding out if the company you have chosen is a member of Aussie Specialists. You need to know this, because companies have the possibility of urgent processing up to two days.

Bottom line: Australian tourist visa will come out at -100 dollars.

Choose the type of transport

Air is the most optimal and fastest way to reach Australia. By water transport your adventure can drag on for a week, or even two, there are no trains to Australia.

And so, the plane remains the most interesting option to get to Australia.

If you want to save money, you can look at the list of low-cost companies and purchase a ticket at a discount! It is profitable to make a flight MSK-Bangkok-Melbrun (From Bangkok by AirAsia at a good time you can grab a ticket at a price of $ 650 for the entire flight) There is a flight from Moscow with a transfer in Hanoi (Price is about $ 1300)
Useful: To search convenient flight use special services that will show various flights of airlines. For example, you can see the low-cost company here

Also you can fly domestic flights for Australia local airlines, they are relatively inexpensive at around $40 per flight.

Housing and food

The cost of housing and food is a special topic for any independent traveler.

Major cities in Australia offer a wide range of hotels, with a wide variety of pricing policies. A 3-star hotel will cost you $100 per day. 4 stars at $ 150 5, respectively, in the region of 220 per day (double double)

Total: Excellent hotel with acceptable service and price will cost you $ 100 (When placing DBL)

Hotels usually do not include meals or only offer breakfast.

Lunch at a cafe usually costs $20, at a luxury restaurant $80. (prices are general)

A big plus of restaurants in Australia is the ability to bring booze with you, a service called Bring Your Own.
Approximately $100 for food. It all depends on your tastes and needs, you can get by with much cheaper lunches.

Let's summarize:

(Cost for 10 days)

• Domestic flights -60 dollars
• Transfer - $40
• Accommodation
• 4 star hotel - $630 9 nights
• Visa - 100
• International air flight - 1300 dollars
• Meals - $900
• Insurance 10 days - $ 20

Trip amount: 2650 $