Digital Guidebooks for Australian Hosts

Deliver a world-class guest experience with professional guidebooks tailored to Australian hosting.

Australia's short-term rental market has grown rapidly with over 300,000 active listings spanning Sydney harbour apartments, Queensland beach houses, Melbourne laneways, and outback retreats. Australian hosts face a patchwork of state and territory regulations, including NSW's mandatory STRA registration, Queensland's planning frameworks, and Victoria's upcoming levy. With guests arriving from across the Asia-Pacific region, multilingual digital guidebooks are essential for clear communication and outstanding reviews.

Hosting challenges in Australia

  • State-by-state regulation: Each Australian state has different STR rules. NSW requires STRA registration, Victoria is introducing a 7.5% levy, and Queensland uses local council planning schemes.
  • Night caps in key markets: Sydney CBD has a 180-night annual cap for non-hosted stays. Other areas may implement similar limits.
  • Fire safety compliance: All Australian STR properties must meet fire safety requirements including smoke alarms and evacuation plans.
  • International guests from Asia-Pacific: Australia attracts visitors from China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia — multilingual guidebooks are essential.
  • Remote property management: With vast distances between cities, many hosts manage properties remotely. Digital guidebooks enable self-check-in at scale.

Popular booking platforms in Australia

  • Airbnb: Dominant platform with 200K+ Australian listings
  • Stayz (VRBO): Australian subsidiary of VRBO, very popular for holiday homes
  • Booking.com: Strong presence especially for international travelers
  • Domain Holiday Rentals: Australian property portal's holiday rental section
  • Hipcamp Australia: Growing platform for unique outdoor stays

Guidebook tips for Australia hosts

  • Include bushfire safety info and your property's BAL rating for rural properties
  • Add wildlife warnings — snakes, spiders, and marine stingers are real concerns for international guests
  • Include bin collection days and recycling rules (they differ by council)
  • Add beach safety info (swim between the flags, rip current awareness)
  • Include information about mobile coverage (many rural areas have poor signal)
  • Add water conservation reminders — many areas have permanent water restrictions

StayScan is a digital guidebook for Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com and Agoda hosts: one QR code gives guests Wi-Fi, check-in steps, house rules and local tips in 30+ languages. Create your guidebook with a 30-day free trial, no credit card required.