Big Volcano® Visitor Guide
Backpacker hostels, youth hostels and budget accommodation in the Ballina, Byron Bay, Tweed Valley, Gold Coast Region of New South Wales and Queensland, Australia.
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Backpacker and Youth Hostels
Lodgings offering share accommodation and facilities, or budget self contained accommodation suitable for backpackers and small groups, generally under $100 per night for two people.
Please note, since the global pandemic in 2020, and two flood events in 2021 and 2022, a number of backpacker hostels and budget accommodations in the region have closed.
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Just a 10-minute walk from Gold Coast Airport Coolangatta YHA offers an outdoor pool and communal kitchen.
Amenities include a guest lounge with cable TV, games, 4 garden areas, a BBQ area, laundry facilities, and equipment rental. They can assist with tour bookings.
Just 150m from North Kirra Beach, rooms with direct access to the courtyard are available. All rooms include ceiling fans and private lockers, with shared bathrooms.
Wake Up! Byron Bay offers various accommodation, from double and twin en suite rooms to en suite dorms with 8, 6, or 4 beds, including female-only rooms.
Opposite Belongil beach, it offers an onsite bar and restaurant, free high-speed WiFi, daily yoga, lighthouse tours, surfboards, bike rental, and a complimentary shuttle to/from Byron Bay (3 km).
Byron Bay YHA just 400 meters from Main Beach, features an outdoor pool, lush garden, BBQ, and free WiFi.
Accommodation includes air-conditioned double rooms with ensuite, and 4, 6, and 9-bed mixed and female/male-only dorms, with secure luggage storage. Free off-road parking available.
Located 150 meters from the coach terminal, with bars, cafes, and restaurants just a 5-minute walk away.
Located 100 meters from Byron Bay's Main Beach, The Surf House offers premium accommodation with free WiFi and covered parking.
Choose from private en suite rooms or shared rooms, perfect for couples, groups, or solo travelers.
Private rooms offer optional en suite, TV, towels, and a balcony. Shared rooms come with secure storage and linens.
The hostel boasts a rooftop bar with an open area adorned with artisan rugs, coastal-style umbrellas, and travel-inspired decor.
Murwillumbah Motor Inn offers a variety of room options, including Queen rooms, twin rooms, double rooms, and family rooms.
Rooms include free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and convenient amenities like a microwave, toaster, and fridge. Daily breakfast service is available.
Located a short walk from the CBD, the inn is close to restaurants and shops. Enjoy a picnic by the Tweed River, relax by the pool, or use the BBQ area.
The Imperial Hotel offers rooms with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels, kettle, and a fridge.
Some rooms have a balcony. Onsite facilities include a restaurant, bar, and free private parking. The accommodation provides entertainment and free WiFi.
Set in Lismore, Melville House Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool.
Units come with a TV and DVD player, a seating area and a dining area.
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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