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It might be wise to have a hostel membership when going backpaking. But you should get one BEFORE coming to Australia, especially if you intend to buy the Great Southern Railway Pass, which must be purchased before arriving. (See my tip about rail passes). With the membership, you can get (you get it automatically if you join YHA IN Australia, otherwise ask for it) a book which is a combined accomodation and discounts guide. BUT, there is a big but: If you are like me, and do not like to plan too long ahead, you might not have much use of a membership. Hostels are often full, you need to book ahead. AND you can often make a good bargain with travel agents at railway stations for a hotel room or a backpackers. Though many backpackers will give you a discount if you are a YHA or HI member, as well. My advise is: If you like planning ahead, get a membership and book your stays at least a week before you arrive, you can book via Internet. Study the discounts guide, and use it, you might be able to save some money :-)
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Trekki Sun Nov 20, 2005 12:27 UTC
Ahhh, great - this sounds like a lot of fun for you all :-))) These trains look gigantic, and the distances.... oh my ! And good to see that you could upload the tilt train pic :-))) huggies from here :-))) | XenoHumph Mon Nov 14, 2005 16:36 UTC
Excellent tips! I can't wait to visit myself next year! Australia by train, how original. Must give you the real depth of the size of the country! Thanks for the post card the other day 7 for visiting my Luling page too! | sim1 Sun Nov 13, 2005 21:46 UTC
Great page! What a travels you made! I would love to visit Australia, the hugeness of the landscape would be so fascination to see! Sorry to hear you lost your CD with photos :-( But good to hear your going to build the page anyway :-)))) | pocketpiglet Sun Nov 13, 2005 02:16 UTC
Sorry to know you lost a CD with photos. I love the opening shot, how cute! Fascinating to read about your train journeys, who would say you should bring your own food to a train?! How peculiar, thanks for sharing, great tips! |
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