Even basic holidays are becoming expensive.

1 week in Mandurah would set me back $1831 - $261.50 a night.
Might sound not so expensive on the world stage but I am never prepared to spend more than $160 - $180 a night for what is basically a bed.
A lot of these places only offer basic free to air tv (which is the pits), no cooking facilities, kettle and tea coffee supplied.
Mandurah’s poorer cousin Rockingham can be had for $1230 - $176 a night for 1 week.
I think I will stay where I am and look forward to my 3-week recce in Melbourne mid-April.

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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

The West has a sort of captive market, being 3,000km away from anything that isnt the West. So accommodation there is always at a premium. I remember last time we stayed there outside Margaret river, we had a lovely unit, with a great view of the Indian Ocean. But I just had to grit my teeth at the price and remind myself it was about the experience. Over this side there are more alternatives and different directions to go, and that drives prices down a little..😷

Gusman · 61-69, M

@whowasthatmaskedman I was thinking of having a week in Mandurah. Knocked that idea on the head. Will wait until my recce in Melbourne, mid-April

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@Gusman I am unaware if you have visited Melbourne previously. But while not the tourism mecca Sydney is, there is plenty to see and discover..😷

Gusman · 61-69, M

@whowasthatmaskedman I have spent a lot of time in Melbourne. Though have not been there for almost 30 years now.
Really love the train and tram network. Though is twice the cost of the Perth network.
A round trip from Mulgrave to the city is $12.
Here, I can go from Mandurah to Yanchep (124km) return for $7 - Day rider ticket.