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Sydney Surrounds May Madness

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000

From bush to beach, nine YHAs on Sydney’s doorstep are offering $10 off your second night in May.

Donations Reach $50,000

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Just in time for Earth Hour, YHA has reached $50,000 in donations to their Hostel Carbon Reduction Fund with projects funded to date including the solar energy installations at Alice Springs and Byron Bay YHAs.

Aussie YHA Getaways

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000

From whale sharks to wineries, white water to wildlife, take advantage of these YHA Getaways around Australia.

Win Sydney Easter Show Tix

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Australia’s biggest annual event is on from 5-18 April and YHA is giving members a chance to win tickets to the 2012 Show. Find out how!

YHA Photo Competition 2012

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Calling all Australian YHA members! Share your best travel shots in the annual YHA Photo Competition for your chance to win fantastic prizes.

Best Backpackers Hostel in Australia

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000

It's official! Sydney Harbour YHA has been awarded the Best Backpackers Hostel in Australia at the 27th Annual Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.

Budget City Breaks

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1000

YHA has some killer deals for short breaks around Australia. Choose from Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney.

15% off Sydney Royal Easter Show

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Australia’s biggest annual event is on from 5-18 April and for a limited time only YHA members can save 15% on pre-booked tickets. Find out how!

Yamba gets a heart starter

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1000

The generosity of patrons at Yamba YHA has come full circle with the purchase of a defibrillator for the community coming straight from the hostel tip jar.

YHA gets the nod for the 18th annual AIMIA Awards

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1000

YHA Australia is once again up for a prestigious award, this time for the Australian Interactive Media Industry Association Awards.

Stay & Play at Sydney Central YHA

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Staying in Sydney? Kick start your Aussie adventure with a great deal at Sydney Central YHA including 3 nights' accommodation, breakfasts, drinks, SIM card, koalas, sharks and crocodiles!

The Green Hostel

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Alice Springs YHA has launched its solar powered carbon reduction initiative after successfully winning a grant from the Federal Government’s Solar City project and with funding from the YHA Hostel Carbon Reduction program.

Brisbane, Cairns and Perth YHAs Achieve HI-Q Certification

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Three YHA hostels have just been accredited as HI-Q quality, bringing the total of qualified hostels in the Australian network to 15, with Melbourne Metro and Sydney Railway Square also achieving re-certification in December.

Circus Oz Exclusive YHA Offer

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Roll up, roll up! Circus Oz is back in Sydney from 4-29 January 2012, and if you roll up one hour before their show, Steampowered, you can score yourself student rush tickets for just $26 - saving up to $45 on concession tickets!

ATEC Christmas @ Brisbane City YHA

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Brisbane City YHA hosted the ATEC South Queensland Branch Christmas Party, overlooking the pool and city skyline on Wednesday night.

HI announces the HI-5ives!

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Hostelling International (HI), the only global network of hostel associations, has announced the best hostels in the world according to their customers.

Orphan Koala Has Fighting Chance

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1000

A newly orphaned koala was discovered next to her mother’s body by two Bungalow Bay YHA backpackers during a bushwalk on Magnetic Island last week.

Award Winning YHA Hostels

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Want to know where the Best Backpacker Accommodation is in NSW, ACT, the Northern Territory, QLD and South Australia? We want to tell you!

Golden Backpack Award Winners

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1000

YHA wins at the backpacking industry’s night of nights, The Golden Backpacks, held at Sydney’s Dockside last Thursday 27 October.

YHA Launches Facebook App

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1000

YHA Australia has launched a Facebook Booking Application to allow guests to book their next hostel without having to leave facebook!