Many people haven’t heard of these smaller mobile companies but they offer some of the best deals in Australia for Mobile Calls, Texts & Data.
Another option is Amaysim Mobile (also on the Optus Network). Calls from 15c/min, texts from 12c & credit that lasts 90 days!
If you sign up online above you get a free SIM card.
If you are a heavy mobile users then Amaysim Mobile Unlimited maybe the best option. With no contracts it offers Unlimited Calls, Texts & Data for $39.90/month.
Best Bank Account Deals in Australia
Things to do in Sydney
Want to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge but can’t afford it?:
See Sydney Harbour bridge & Circular Key from one of the best look out points.
The Pylon Look Out on Sydney Harbour Bridge is the cheapest way to climb part of the Harbour Bridge. It has amazing views. (Not quite as good as the Bridge Climb but not bad at all!) It is on the south side of the bridge
Only $13 (The Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb costs from $198!!)
Free Things to do
National Maritime Museum
NSW Parliament House
Government House
Rocks Discovery Museum
Art Gallery of NSW
Royal Botanical Gardens
Sydney Observatory
Manly Art Gallery
Sydney Fish Market
Museum of Contemporary Art
The Mint
Great Roof Top Bars in Sydney
Some great roof top bars are:
ShangriLa (but rather expensive but great views)
Free Bus
Free City Bus 555 around the City Centre from The Rocks to Sydney Central station clockwise & ant clockwise every 10 mins
Mon-Fri 9 am-3.30pm. Late finish 9pm on Thursday.
Sat & Sun 9am – 6pm
Free Guided Walk around Sydney
Great tour based on donation only!
Free Wifi & Internet at the State Library of NSW & at most McDonalds Nationwide.
Worth Seeing in Sydney
Manly Ferry Crossing.
Cheap way to see most of Sydney Harbour, a great view of the opera house & Harbour Bridge from the water & check out the nice suburb of Manly with its nice beach. Costs just over $14 return.
Hostels with Free Wifi in Sydney
Big Hostel Sydney
Offering free internet on 1 computer & free wifi in hostel.
Also offer single & double rooms
Near to Sydney Central Station
Hostels with Free Wifi in Brisbane
Brisbane City Backpackers
Offering Free Internet on 5 computers & free wifi in the building.
Rates are cheaper if you book online or in advance. (Strange similar throughout Brisbane)
Near Roma St Station.
Compare Car Rental Deals
Relocation Specials in Australia
You can get a FREE or very low cost one way relocations of cars if you’re prepared to relocate a car over a few days. You often only have pay for the fuel & if travelling from one part of Australia to the other (Sometimes you are given free fuel). These free or very cheap relocations are are often available due to cars or campavans (motor homes) being dropped off at different destinations.
They Usually have their relocations listed under their facebook page
TransferCar
Has cars & Campervan relocations
Carpooling
Get lifts off other people travelling in Australia
Save on Petrol in Australia
They also have a country fuel prices to compare them with local districts
Getting to and from Airports cheaplyThere is a site that compares cheapest & easiest ways to get to and from the airport anywhere in the world
Excellent site where they show you were you can camp for free! All based on Google Maps & can even download on to GPS!
Free Camping Ideas for NSW
From Caravan & Camping NSW
Caravan & Camping NSW
Free camping in State Forests camping or caravans depending on the location.
Ideas about exploring Australia