Budget Holidays in New South Wales
NSW
Guide at a glance: Batemans Bay
Lee Atkinson tests the waters on NSW's south coast and relishes getting back to nature.
World
Ahead of the pack
Ben Groundwater Ben Groundwater puts to rest the age-old notion that to backpack is to slum it with this list of 'poshpacker' hostels.
Budget travel
Chic and cheerful
Kahla Preston Enterprising hostels are casting off the dingy tag with cool decor and features.
Sydney
Unearth some hip digs
Sydney Harbour YHA offers comfy beds and a whole lot of history, writes Louise Schwartzkoff.
Photo galleries
Travellers Tips
Travel tips
All the buzz on a budget
From Hobart to Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Groundwater picks the new year's best affordable breaks.
Tips
Beyond frequent flyer points
You save up your frequent flyer points and hand over your card at the supermarket - but when it comes to travel perks you might be only scratching the surface.
