Adventure travel with YHA

Time for an adventure!

Pump up the tyres and dust off your walking shoes, we've put together some of the most adventurous ways to have an active holiday – because travel is not just about sitting by the pool (although that is a great reward at the end of the day)!

Australia's Best Coastal Walks

If you’re a lover of long walks over dunes, along windswept cliffs or with the tide lapping at your ankles, you may have come to the right place. In this article, we've dug up some of the best coastal and beach walks across Australia.

The very best mountain biking tracks and trails in Australia

Ever wondered where to find the best mountain biking in Australia? We've broken down the best mountain bike routes, trail networks and dedicated parks in EVERY STATE, plus some beginner tips!

Chase adventure in the Blue Mountains

Just a 90-minute drive west of Sydney or two hours by train, the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains is the ultimate outdoor playground, with bushwalks galore along with plenty of other adventurous pursuits to enjoy in a blockbuster natural setting.

Great Australian Walks

There's nothing like seeing some of the best scenery in Australia by foot. Better still, you can use some great YHA properties as a base for your next exploration. Discover amazing waterfalls, cliffs, coastlines and everything inbetween. Click through for our guide.

Best Places to Learn to Surf in Australia

There are tons of great places in Oz where anyone can learn the fundamentals and get started on their surfing journey. However, that can also be a double-edged sword – with so many fantastic beaches and breaks for beginner surfers, it can be difficult to pick just one! Fortunately, we’ve done the hard work for you to find the very best places to learn to surf in Australia!

The Best Diving and Snorkelling Spots in Australia

With an astonishing 34,000 kilometres of magnificent coastline to explore, Australia’s wealth of beaches, bays, islands, and reefs makes it one of the top destinations in the world for snorkelling and diving enthusiasts. From encountering sea turtles to exploring shipwrecks and sinkholes, here are some of the best diving and snorkelling spots in Australia.

Get on ya bike and enjoy the 5 best cycling routes in Sydney

You don't need the full cycling kit to enjoy these stunning rides across Sydney, just a big bottle o' water and some excitement to explore!

Equipment for your epic adventure

Try something new and take your adventure to the next level with Quipmo, a peer to peer rental marketplace for people who share a passion for adventure; choose from bikes, kayaks, surfboards, skateboards, stand-up paddleboards and more!