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Get Your Gorgeous on at Handpicked Festival
Picture yourself hidden amongst vineyards and gum trees, in the Southern Fleurieu Peninulsa, surrounded by music loving, wine drinking, barefoot dancing happy folks, and you're halfway to the Handpicked Festival experience.
Get to know Melbourne's live music scene at Melbourne Music Week
Stand, sway, groove, sing and rock out this Melbourne Music Week.
Forget what Mum taught you and cry over Spilt Milk
The ledgen-dairy festival pours onto Canberra on 17 November, and we’re here for it. Literally - we’ve got beds (and showers!) a mere 14 minute stroll from the magic.
Invictus Games go Down Under this October!
The games designed to celebrate and support our wounded warriors hits Sydney’s shores this year, and Railway Square YHA are offering 25% off rooms for all attending!
Broaden Your Mind at Melbourne International Arts Festival Festival
Prepare to have your mind blown at this year’s Melbourne International Arts Festival - a celebration of art, dance, music and performance.
A Weekend of Wining and Dining in Margaret River
Are you a self-confessed foodie? Would you travel specifically for an out of this world food experience? Well then, get yourself to the Margaret River region this November for the Margaret River Gourmet Escape.
Oktoberfest in Brisbane!
Brisbane is hosting Australia’s biggest and best German festival this October and there’s two jam packed weekends giving you double the beer, bratwurst and schnitzels.
Caloundra Music Festival
Catch Aussie acts Birds of Tokyo, John Butler Trio and the Temper Trap at the Caloundra Music Festival from 28 September – 1 October.
Vote for YHA in the 2018 Adventure Tourism Awards!
Not to toot our own horn or anything, but the team here at YHA are jumping for joy as eight of our amazing hostels are up for multiple gongs at the Adventure Tourism Awards!
Floriade blooms this September
Floriade blooms from September 15 - October 14, transforming Canberra into a living, breathing bouquet of over a million bulbs to celebrate the start of Spring. Food stalls, twilight installations, and Canberra City YHA is just an 8 minute stroll away!
Festival of the Sun – Port Mac
Festival of the Sun has graced the shores of Port Mac since '01, bringing the chillest national and international acts to the chillest town you ever did meet. Plus, Port Macquarie YHA is a mere 20 minute walk away!
Sculptures by the Sea
It’s time for Sydney’s favourite coastal walk to be transformed into a seaside, outdoor art gallery for your viewing and Instagramming pleasure.
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light
From 28 September – 7 October, Alice Springs will proudly showcase the oldest continuous culture on earth through the newest technology, on a 300-million-year-old natural canvas.
Newcastle 500
The Newcastle 500 is back with a vengeance for its second year, and we know a place to stay to recharge your motor between the three days of madness!
Brisbane Festival’s Epic 2018 Line Up
This September catch Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Violent Soho, Meg Mac, San Cisco, Tkay Maidza plus heaps more!
Perth Craft Beer Festival
Raise a glass of your favourite ale and celebrate the deliciousness that is craft beer this August at the Perth Craft Beer Festival.
Air + Style - Big Air and Big Bands in Sydney CBD
The world’s best snowboarders and skiers on a 16 storey ramp. In the middle of Sydney. Flo Rida and Snow Patrol. Plus, we scored y'all a discount to the very first Air + Style competition. Bring it on.
Big plans in Bondi!
Oh, Bondi Beach! She sizzles in summer, sparkles in winter, and dazzles all year ‘round. From kites to ice skates to Insta-famous doggies and all that’s in between, have a peek at your new favourite corner of the city!
Play at Dark MOFO - Save 20% at YHA
So, you want to check out one of the hottest festival tickets in the country, but you're on a tight budget. YHA's got you covered with 20% off
Blue Mountains Christmas in July
Crack out the eggnog and dodgy cracker jokes – it’s Christmas in July in the Blue Mountains!
Noosa Food and Wine 2018
Discover new flavours and some of the nation’s best wines at Noosa Food & Wine 2017.
Port Douglas Carnivale
Back for another year, the Port Douglas Carnivale will showcase the ‘Magic’ of Tropical North Queensland from delicious local food and wines, to talented musicians, artist and entertainers.
10 reasons why we’re excited about Vivid Sydney’s 10th anniversary
YHA reveals all the top attractions at this year’s extravaganza of light, music and ideas.
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