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Accommodation
As well as the usual slew of hotels, motels, caravan parks and youth hostels, central Aus-
tralia offers some truly Aussie ways to spend the night. Roll out your swag under the desert
stars, park your campervan at a remote cattle station, dream shiraz-coloured dreams in a
plush wine region B&B or blow a small fortune on a luxury 'tent' with views of Uluru.
Seasons In southern South Australia (SA), prices peak during summer (December to
February) and school and public holidays. Outside these times discounts and lower walk-in
rates can be found. Winter is peak season in the Flinders Ranges and outback areas of
northern SA. In the Northern Territory (NT) peak season (the Dry) is June to September,
plus school and public holidays. April to May and October to November are quieter
shoulder seasons up north, and summer (the Wet in the Top End) is the low season -
prices can drop by as much as 30%. Book accommodation in advance in peak periods.
SLEEPING PRICE RANGES
In this topic the following price ranges refer to a double room with bathroom in high
season. Unless otherwise indicated, unpowered/powered camp site prices are for
two people.
$ less than $100
$$$ $100 to $200
$$$
$$$ more than $200
B&Bs
The atmosphere and privacy of B&Bs can be hard to top. Most B&Bs are 'self-catering',
meaning breakfast provisions are provided for you to cook. Rates are typically $100 to
$180, though they can climb higher.
The South Australian Tourist Commission (SATC) publishes a B&B booklet. Online re-
sources include the following:
» www.babs.com.au
» www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au
» www.ozbedandbreakfast.com
» www.bandbfsa.com.au
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