I had a m8 which stayed up there, last year.
They rented a house for about $380 a week, the cost was shared between four people. which brought the cost down.
They contacted a local Real Easte Agent and rented the house for two weeks, while the owner were on holidays in Queensland.
Sorry for not being much help, but it is an alternative, rather than staying in a motel / hotel.
Good Luck
Andrew