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Accommodation
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$900
Per night, per room. Hostel dorms ~$30–50, Airbnb ~$100–200, luxury hotels $400+. Prices higher in Sydney & Melbourne.
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Food & Drink
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$300
Café breakfast ~$18–25. Pub lunch ~$20–30. Dinner at a BYO restaurant ~$40–60pp. Supermarkets (Coles / Woolworths) for budget meals.
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Transport
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$400
City PT ~$5–15/day. Uber in cities ~$15–30/trip. Budget car hire from ~$60/day. Domestic flights averaged over trip length.
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Activities & Tours
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$400
GBR snorkel day trip ~$200–300. Sydney Harbour Bridge climb ~$174. Bondi to Coogee walk: free. Many national parks free or $15 entry.
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Shopping & Souvenirs
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$300
Averaged daily. Aussie UGGs ~$200–400. Opal jewellery varies widely. Markets like Paddy's (Sydney) offer budget souvenirs from $5.
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Nightlife & Entertainment
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$250
Beer at a pub ~$8–12. Cocktails ~$18–24. Club entry ~$20–30. Cinema ticket ~$22. Most beach sunset sessions are completely free.
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Emergency & Misc
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$150
Pharmacy items, SIM card top-ups, tips, unexpected transport, travel insurance contributions. Always keep a 10–15% buffer for surprises.