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Where to Go For Your Next Girls Trip

Sisters are doin' it for themselves...including going on epic girls getaways! Whatever your girl gang wants to do, there's a destination in Oz for it.

10 Best Small Bars in Sydney

There’s just something about a small bar that warms the soul, and it’s not just the booze talkin’.

10 Best Aussie Towns You've Never Heard Of

You haven't experienced Australia until you've travelled off the beaten path and spent some time in a friendly, welcoming and unforgettable town.

Where to Travel Based on Your Drink Order

When deciding where to travel in Australia next, there’s no need to throw a dart at a wall map when your answer lies in your choice of beverage!

Let YHA feed you for cheap!

Here are the top meals you can get at YHAs from our on-site cafes and restaurants – some are even free!

What's your Aussie Spirit Animal?

We know you've always wondered what your Aussie spirit animal is, so we've got your definitive answer for you!

10 Best Hostel Rooftops in Australia

Home of free BBQs and accidental-on-purpose naps in the sunshine, hostel rooftops are the place to be! Here are 10 of the very best - tick 'em all off!

11 Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Australia

When you don't want to sizzle a snag or scoff a meat pie, here are the best places to grab a quality vegan or vegetarian feed in the country.

An Introvert's Guide to Making Friends While Travelling

From one introvert to another, here are some tips on how to make friends when you're travelling solo.

Meet the dogs of YHA

Missing your furry friend back home? Visit one of these YHAs with their own resident hostel dog!

10 Places to Hide For a Digital Detox

Give Netflix a break, pack a lil’ bag, and head to one of these 10 hostel hideaways to truly relax, rejuvenate and get in touch with your amazing world again.

10 Unique things to do in Melbourne

When you've already done the Queen Victoria Markets and had your fill of rooftop bars, there's only one thing for it - do as the locals do.

48 Hours On...Kangaroo Island

A secluded slice of paradise just off the coast of South Australia, Kangaroo Island with its nature reserves, endangered wildlife and stunning vistas is simply enchanting.

10 Unique Things to Do in Sydney

When you've already done the Harbour, the Zoo and Bondi and you're hungry for more, there's only one thing for it - do as the locals do.

10 First Date Spots in Sydney

These 10 unique spots in Sydney are chill and stimulating - perfect conditions for getting to know someone.

Travelling with friends? Here's where to stay.

So you and a small group of mates are going on a cheeky weekender, how good! Book out your very own room with YHA, and enjoy all the benefits of privacy, as well as socialising and good times.

10 Best Experiences in the Northern Territory

Keen to check out the outback but don't know where to start? Here are the top ten experiences you absolutely have to discover when you're in the Northern Territory.

Australia: A Filmmaker's Paradise

Retrace the steps of Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Cruise when you visit these epic spots around Australia!

Australia's best burgers and where to find them

Australian meat is top-notch, so it’s no surprise we know how to make a damn good burger. Here are the top 10 around the country!

Everything you need to know about koalas

Koalas are a much-loved icon of Australia, yet their numbers are in rapid decline. We got the low-down from a koala expert – see how you can help!

30 Days in Western Australia

You're going to need at least a month to scratch the surface of this stunning region, so we've sorted you out with your ultimate Western Australia itinerary.

Melbourne Metro YHA's war on plastic

In 2014, YHA banned the sale of plastic water bottles at all major hostels. Unfortunately, the nasty suckers have still found their way into our properties, and Melbourne Metro YHA have come up with a creative solution...

10 Ways to Meet and Save Australian Wildlife

We all love Australian wildlife, but we need your help to ensure our species keep surviving and thriving in the wild. Here are just some of the ways you can help!

12 Experience Souvenirs to Collect in Australia

Looking for the perfect Aussie souvenir? Don't buy a snow globe - have an experience!

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