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Country Overview

Dive in coral-rich waters; surf or land yacht along unspoilt beaches; watch kangaroos in the wild; spend a night at the opera; go bush walking. From aboriginal art to colonial architecture, from the vastness of the Outback to the city splendours of Sydney, this enormous, sparsely populated country is rich in activities and culture. Highlights of Western Australia include the vineyards of Margaret River and the coast of Monkey Mia with its bottlenose dolphins; the Northern Territory encompasses Alice Springs and the Kakadu National Park; Queensland offers the Great Barrier Reef and magnificent rainforests; South Australia includes the wilderness of Flinders Ranges and the grape-growing Barossa Valley; New South Wales boasts the hiking trails of the Blue Mountains and skiing in the Snowy Mountains; the Great Ocean Road in Victoria takes in sweeping shores and rugged coastlines; while the island of Tasmania is rich in mountain ranges, cascading rivers and historic settlements. With more than 130 hostels, the choice of location - and adventure - is huge.

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Membership

Hostelling International membership gives you much more than a comfy bed! It puts you at the heart of a huge international family, where you can share experiences, travel and friendship with people of all nations.

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Travelling Around

Limitations exist in some areas due to large distances. However, the large number of travel options make covering these distances easy. For ease of travel use Planes, Trains, Ferries, buses, self-drive. International Driving Licence may be required - check with the nearest embassy or consulate.

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Travel Advice

Hostelling International advises you always to check with your own national authorities (Foreign Ministry, State Department etc.) concerning the need for visas, any safety concerns, or any specific restrictions, which may apply in the countries to which you intend to travel.

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Health

Medical Insurance is recommended.

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HI-eKit Access Number

Check www.hi.ekit.com for up to date Access Numbers

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Other Information

YHA Australia offers you 130 of the best places to stay in Australia, from the beach to the bush to the cities. Advance booking is generally recommended all year, but especially from Nov-Feb along the east coast and Tasmania, and from Jun-Sept in the Northern Territory and North Queensland.
 
 
 
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