Motel units all have private facilities. This indicates a slightly higher grade of facilities than the normal facilities for its classification. Service apartments and self-contained flats are available at main tourist resorts, especially along the east coast. Many of the less accessible areas have accommodation on farmsteads, from guest houses on the huge sheep stations to basic staff quarters on smaller arable farms, giving an insight into an alternative aspect of Australian life. There are many homes and farms which open their doors to foreign visitors and offer splendid hospitality.
Some hotels have self-catering apartments.
For more information contact the Australian Tourist Commission. Guest-houses are not allowed to serve alcohol. Pubs tend to be easy to find and advance reservations are not always necessary. However, standards may vary according to the type of pub and its location. Found throughout the country, but there are greater concentrations near cities and densely populated areas.