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Yeppoon Beachhouse

Yeppoon

Located directly across the road from a beautiful beach with views across the Keppel Islands, Yeppoon Beachouse offers budget accommodation in the scenic sea-side village of Yeppoon, 40 minutes' drive from the centre of Rockhampton.

The nearest airport is Rockhampton Airport, 40 km from the hostel. very cute set up, feels like a home :)

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8.8
Fabulous
693 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Backpackers at 1770

Agnes Water

All linen is provided free of charge, and all dormitory rooms offer ensuite bathrooms and private lockers. The double rooms offer privacy with a door. The Queen Rooms offer full privacy and access to private kitchen, dining and living areas. amazing staff, wonderful people, lots of activities, picked up from greyhound, clean, great atmosphere

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8
Very good
679 reviews
Price from
£43
per night

Tomato Backpackers

Bundaberg

Located in Bundaberg, 19 km from Bundaberg Port Marina, Tomato Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. The owner was cordial, helpful and pleasant to speak with

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5.4
Review score
174 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Bunk Inn Hostel

Bundaberg

Located in Bundaberg, 19 km from Bundaberg Port Marina, Bunk Inn Hostel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. I need to express how grateful I am for the help offered by Daisy. She’s extremely kind and friendly, not only by offering pickup to the port but also helping me to navigate the hostel

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7.1
Good
378 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Rockhampton Backpackers YHA

Rockhampton

Rockhampton backpackers offers accommodation in Rockhampton.

Each room is equipped with a private or shared bathroom.

You can play billiards at the hostel. Rockhampton Airport is 5 km from the property. The manager is very cool and kind person. She is trying her very best to keep the place well organized abd smoothly funtcional. This is not only the cheapest hostel in the entire Australia - but maybe also the most well thought one. During my stay I really had this feeling that the lady was running this hostel more for humanitarian, rather than commercial reasons. Defenetly a stay to remember...

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7.2
Good
510 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Gladstone Backpackers

Gladstone

Offering a pool surrounded by palms and hammocks, a wood fireplace and licenced bar, Gladstone Backpackers is set in Gladstone in the heart of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. Staff were great meals looked ok but I never had

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6.4
Review score
203 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Cool Bananas Backpackers

Agnes Water

Just a 5-minute walk from the beach, Cool Bananas Backpackers features surf lessons and rental surfboards. A bar and BBQ facilities are also provided. Free WiFi is available in public areas.

The hostel offers modern dormitory rooms with access to shared bathroom facilities. walking distance to shops and beach, clean, friendly and helpful staff, Newley painted ,clean facilities, pool table, lounge with big tv, fire pit, dart just overall relaxed chill fun vibe

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7.9
Good
309 reviews
Price from
£53
per night

1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat 3.5 stars

Agnes Water

Set in Agnes Water, 3 km from Agnes Water, 1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat offers accommodation with a bar, free private parking, a shared lounge and a garden. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. so affordable and great facilities, the kids had a ball

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7.9
Good
419 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

Beachside 1770 YHA 3 stars

Agnes Water

Beachside 1770 YHA is a tranquil little getaway in paradise. With surfboard and bike hire, and just a 200m walk through the lush rainforest to Agnes Waters' main beach, you'll be able to get the most out of our great backyard. ...and being pet friendly, your pooch can experience it all right with you!

For those warmer summer days in our sleepy coastal town, the hostel features a billiards table, dart board, shaded pool and an air-conditioned lounge. the staff were amazing! greg gave us loads of great tips for where to go. the hostel is clean, well equipped. it’s quiet and ideally located

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7.9
Good
362 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

Golden Mount Dorm

Mount Morgan

Set in Mount Morgan and with Rockhampton Zoo reachable within 37 km, Golden Mount Dorm offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 37 km from Rockhampton Botanic Gardens, 38 km from Department of Health Queensland and 38 km from Browne Park.

The units in the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At Golden Mount Dorm all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

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£21
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