Self Catering Accommodation Guide for Australia - Practical tips for visitors

Renting holiday accommodation that includes self catering facilities means that you will have more time to relax with your family, partner or friends – without the pressure of being out all the time. Cooking and eating at home can be a refreshing change and a cheaper option than always finding a restaurant that suits everyone.

Here are some practical tips to consider if you want to make the most of your self catered accommodation.

• Go to a large supermarket to do your initial grocery shopping

Sometimes when you are holidays there is a temptation just to pick up a few things at a time from the nearest corner store. However, if you are going to be on holidays for longer than a weekend it is always worth doing a major shop where everyone can pick out a few snacks that they will eat throughout the week. It is cheaper this way and you can always replenish your supplies at smaller stores throughout your stay. If you do not have a car, it might be a good idea to relay the shopping in a taxi.

• Make a cooking roster

While it is convenient to have kitchen facilities, it will not feel like a holiday if one person has to do all the cooking and cleaning up. Share the workload and have fun in the process by making a roster at the beginning of the trip and assigning nights where various teams are in charge of making the dinner.

• Have a couple of days off

Having self catered accommodation does not mean you have to miss out on the fun of going out to breakfast, lunch and dinner. Make sure that you put days aside to take a break and treat yourself to a meal out. Take time to choose a restaurant or café that the whole family will enjoy - you will definitely appreciate the experience more because it is not a regular event.