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Accommodation categories

General information:

We generally use a variety of accommodation types; motels (like in America, some with kitchens), European-style hotels, B & B houses (cosy, like the ones found in the UK), luxury apartments and also 'cottages'. Depending on the category booked, you may have to prepare your own breakfast. Sometimes the food is supplied by the host, otherwise we provide it on the group tours.
If uncertain when choosing your accommodation category, we advise you to book the better category in order to avoid any possible disappointment. This is particularly true if you have not travelled in Australia before and do not know what to expect. The australian star-classification system may be quite different to the one where you live.
Not every location has all the categories available so it may be necessary to substitute. Additionally, even when all accommodation types are available, the differences between them can vary so we do suggest that you consider carefully.

Executive category

This category is for people who like comfort as well as a bit of added luxury. You will be staying in the best possible accommodation available in the given area. Occasionally this will be the same accommodation as our 'comfort category' (see below). In places where we spend 2 nights like St. Helens, Eaglehawk Neck, Hobart and Strahan your stay will be very exclusive. We would like to point out, however, that not all accommodation on the tour can provide this extremely high standard.

Comfort category

This is our most booked option, designed for guests who like comfort but don't necessarily need the added luxury. We have selected 'feel-good' places for you, many with a 4-star rating. Not every one of these is 'pure luxury' but all have some kind of special flair. All this at the same price as 'the competition' would charge for only 2-3 stars. All the rooms have a shower/toilet apart from one or two exceptions. This style of accommodation isn't available everywhere and in rare cases you may have to be content with a modest country hotel sharing facilities. Please consider carefully; if luxurious accommodation is very important to you on a journey, then you need to book the executive category (see above).

Economy category

This is ideal for guests who do not require high standard accommodation. You can be guaranteed your own room with clean linen and mostly, private facilities. Many of the places we have selected are 3-star standard and are frequently used by locals. The facilities are often relatively simple, not necessarily modern, but clean and have a certain charm.
In some cases the room will be an unrenovated one at the same accommodation found in the 'comfort category'. In some places there may be several bedrooms per unit meaning you may need to share bathroom facilities with other tour participants. As compensation, a kitchen is often fitted.
Where this style of accommodation isn´t available, we will substitute it with either the 'comfort category' or in rare cases a basic and modest country hotel used in our hostel category. These aren't always cleaned to perfection.

Hostel category

This is for guests whose priority is just a bed and who don't mind sharing a room with others. Your stay will mostly be in modest country hotels, basic cabins or caravans in caravan parks or, sometimes, in hostels. You will always be sharing facilities and sometimes your bed will be in a dormitory (meaning a room shared with other guests). You can not always expect very clean rooms. If you are travelling with a partner and want a private room at all times, we can arrange it for a small charge.
Towels and bed linen are not supplied everywhere so you will need to bring your own. If required, we can lend you these items for the duration of the trip, free of charge. Mostly you will have to provide and prepare your own breakfast.