YHA Australia has great hostels all around the country. From Sydney to Perth, Darwin to Hobart, and everywhere in between - there's a YHA hostel for you!
No two hostels are the same - you could be sleeping in a train carriage, an old movie theatre, a former prison cell, a tropical bungalow or a purpose-built eco-hostel.
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If you have a group of 10 or more and are looking for affordable, quality group accommodation, lots of city and rural YHA hostels have excellent facilities for you. Some hostels can even provide meals for your group as well!
YHA Australia is part of the world's largest backpacker accommodation network, Hostelling International (HI), providing more than 4,000 hostels in over 60 countries.
30 km to Maitland Station. Please visit www.cityrail.info to plan your trip.
Sydney - Buses depart daily to Cessnock.
Newcastle - Buses depart four times a day to Cessnock.
Maitland - Buses depart Maitland train station daily to Cessnock.
Call for a free pick up in Cessnock.
30 km to Newcastle Airport
Visit the nearest wine-growing region to Sydney - the Hunter Valley. This purpose built YHA hostel is right in the heart of wine country. The hostel recently completed major renovations, now with free Wi-Fi (premium Wi-Fi Plus also available), brand new bathrooms, kitchen and lounge area; and a lovely new outdoor area with pool, BBQ, hammocks and brand new cafe and reception area. Wine tours are available from the hostel; and it's only a short walk to the local pub with meals and nightlife.
There is a 2-night minimum for weekend bookings.
8:00am - 8:00pm
If you are planning on arriving outside of these hours, please phone the hostel to make alternative arrangements.
YHA members save at least 10% off accommodation at YHA hostels.