How to Find Cheap Hotels in South Australia

South Australia, a state in Australia, boasts a diversity of terrain from rich pastoral land to the barren desert. South Australia produces more than half of Australia's wine. Australian Rules football and cricket are popular sports across the state.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access for reserving accommodations and making travel arrangements

Find Your Way to South Australia

1. Choose from one of the more than 400 regional airstrips and airports in South Australia, with the Adelaide International Airport being the main gateway travelers use for entrance.

2. Travel by bus, car, train or other public transportation systems for cheap transport to and from the airports in South Australia.

Discover Accommodations in South Australia

3. Stay in cheap accommodations at one of thousands of hotels throughout South Australia. All major cities have good-quality chain hotels to consider.

4. Find affordable accommodations in hostels located throughout the state of South Australia. Some hostels offer accommodations for well under $20 per night. Hostels tend to attract a mostly younger clientele; however, most welcome older travelers, as well.

5. Stay in cheap accommodations in the Robe area to explore the uniqueness of the Limestone Coast Region. Go shopping and stroll the beaches.

6. Reserve accommodations in the Whyalla area to be near one of the oldest lighthouses still in operation. Dolphins and coastal birds frequent the area.

7. Pack your bib! Book your trip to Kingston for the second week of January to attend the annual Lobsterfest.

8. Make reservations for lodging in Port Augusta, known as the "Gateway to the Outback," with shops, supermarkets and restaurants galore.

9. Look into lodging with an ocean view in Adelaide, South Australia. Adelaide boasts such attractions as the Botanic Gardens, whale watching, wineries and beaches.

10. To book accommodations, contact South Australian Tourism Commission at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). If calling internationally but not from the United States or Canada, call 00 ([phone].

Book Accommodations Near Local Attractions

11. Camp in Boozy Gully, one of four camping spots in Canunda National Park, the largest coastal park in South Australia. It's unique for its off-shore reefs, rugged limestone cliffs and other natural attractions.

12. Stay near the Whispering Wall in Williamstown, where the unique curve of the wall allows one to speak in a normal voice at one end of the wall and be heard clearly 153 yards away by a person at the other end of the wall.

13. Book accommodations in the Quorn area to be near the restored steam trains or carriages in the local museums.

14. Check out the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary to take a tour through one of the premier ecotourism locations in Australia.

Tips & Warnings

• To rebound quickly from jet lag, don't nap when you arrive. Instead, plan a full day's activities and stay awake until evening.
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