LANGUAGE: English
CURRENCY: Australian Dollar
BACKPACKER DAILY BUDGET: $55AUD (on the very low end, normally well over $70)
COST OF A SMALL BEER IN A BAR: $7.00AUD
COST OF A COFFEE: $3.50AUD
WHAT TO EXPECT: super expensive, stunning scenery and natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle, vast distances
AUSTRALIA BLOG POSTS
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Mornington Peninsula: Perfect Melbourne Day Trip
Having lived in Melbourne for three years it was so crazy that I had not properly explored Mornington Peninsula before. I thought it looked pretty
Melbourne Things To Do: Best Activities In Melbourne
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Amazing Short Walks In Tasmania
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40 BEST Ways to Spend Your Summer In Tasmania
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Ultimate Tasmania Itinerary: 10 Days In Tasmania
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