Bungalow Bay Koala Village YHA

The YHA hostel is located on beautiful Magnetic Island just off the coast from Townsville, and boasts extensive facilities and activities for guests with a funky, friendly vibe to ensure everyone has the ultimate island getaway. 

Bungalow Bay Koala Village YHA is already a multi award-winning hostel and has all the facilities of an island resort with an Asian Wok and Curry House, open air bar, funky night atmosphere and hammocks surrounding the pool for those lazy days in the sun. The hostel accommodates guests in private A-frame bungalows next to the wildlife sanctuary. The Magnetic Koala Express YHA package starts from AUD $99 and includes return ferry transfers to Magnetic Island, return bus transfers to Bungalow Bay YHA, 2 nights multi-share accommodation, entry to the Koala Sanctuary and 2 souvenir photos.

Not only did YHA take out the top gong for best backpacker accommodation, but four other YHA properties were listed as category finalists, including Railway Square YHA in Sydney, Melbourne Metro YHA in Victoria, Lakeside Manor YHA in South Australia and Perth City YHA in Western Australia.

Railway Square YHA in Sydney offers a one-off experience with accommodation in converted railway carriages situated on Central Station’s former Platform Zero. The adjacent main building was an historic 1904 warehouse, which is now converted into modern accommodation.

Perth City YHA is set inside a stylish, renovated and extended 1940s art deco building located in the heart of the city. The central location is perfect for guests to get out and explore all that Perth has to offer. The quality and location of Perth City YHA has raised the bar for backpacker accommodation in WA. 

Melbourne Metro YHA is a state-of-the-art hostel leading the industry with its focus on environmental sustainability, with water-saving showers, taps and toilets and solar hot water.  Melbourne Metro also boasts WiFi internet, a licensed café and BBQ area on the rooftop with 360° views of the city.

Lakeside Manor YHA is a restored heritage-listed 1880s sandstone mansion in Robe, South Australia.  Nestled between two lakes and with a mix of multi-share, family and private accommodation, it provides a relaxing and memorable hostel experience.

Visit www.yha.com.au for more information on YHA membership and hostels.  Follow the link to Hostelling International for further details on hostels worldwide.