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Backpackers Melbourne Victoria, Hostels Melbourne

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Contents
Victoria
Melbourne
Greater Melbourne
Warrnambool
Grampians
Lorne
Apollo Bay
Murray River
Snow Fields
Central Victoria

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Victoria
Victoria is the smallest main land state in Australia, but is the second most populated area with approximately 4.6 million people. Melbourne is the capital and located on Port

Cape Schank Photo:P Cracknell ©

Phillip Bay. Victoria has many national parks, excellent beaches and a sports culture that is second to none. Central Victoria is rich agricultural land. It extends to the Murray River, the state's northern border, separating it from New South Wales. The southern coastal fringe of the state is rugged however easily explored via the Great Ocean Road that extends to South Australia.

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Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and situated on the Yarra River. It is extremely cosmopolitan city where cafes, fine food, wines and the arts are highly regarded. The city

South Bank

is lush with many beautiful gardens, parks and sculptures scattered throughout. South Bank, close to the city heart and situated along the Yarra, is lively yet relaxed area that caters for coffee buffs and conesouirs of fine food. In Melbourne there are almost limitless things to do from visiting museums, art galleries, gardens and parks, to catching a game of footy or cricket at the 'G'.

Accommodation
The Nunnery 116 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy Freecall: 1800 032 635 Ph: +61 3 9419 8637 Fax: +61 3 9417 7736 Renowned for housing Melbourne's best café society, live band venues and restaurants to suit any taste and budget, Fitzroy is only a five-minute tram ride from the city. Blessedly low on attitude, the area is home to a healthy combination of Melbourne's sub cultures. Fitzroy is an alternative shopping mecca, whether you are looking for new or pre-loved clothes, music, books, crafts … you name, you'll find it here.
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Hotel Discovery 167 Franklin Street, Melbourne. 167 Franklin Street, Melbourne. Phone: 1800 645 200. Open 24 hours 7 days a week Hotel Bakpak has everything travellers on a budget need to experience Melbourne. The hostel has been designed to provide a safe and friendly environment whereby all guests have the ability to work, rest and play.
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Chapel Street Backpackers 22 Chapel Street.Freecall: 1800 613 333 Phone 9533 6855. Windsor, 24 hour access. Free email, free breakfast, luggage and mail holding, kitchen. If you're heading to Melbourne and you're after a fantastic new hostel in a great location then you need look no further than Chapel Street Backpackers.
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Exford Hotel Backpackers 119 Russell Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone (03) 96632697 is upstairs in an old pub.
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Melbourne Oasis YHA 76 Chapman Street North Melbourne VIC 3051 oasis@yhavic.org.au Phone (03) 93283595
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Melbourne Central YHA 562 Flinders Street Melbourne PH 03 9621 2523
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Flinders Station Hostel Cnr Elizabeth & Flinders Lane Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone (03) 96205100 new big hostel, very central with all facilities expected
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The Greenhouse Backpackers 228 Flinders Lane Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone Phone 1800 249 207.(03) 96396400 Doubles, singles and dorms. Roof top garden. Travel desk.
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All Nations Backpackers 2 Spencer St. Melbourne, Phone: 1800 222 238

Melbourne Metro YHA 76 Howard Street North Melbourne VIC 3051 Phone (03) 9329 8599 Fax: (03) 9326 8427 Email Address: melbmetro@yhavic.org.au Reception Hours: 7 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. Check-in from midday. Check-out 10.00 a.m. Arrival Times: Late-night check-in o.k.- ring bell at front door. Rooms with private facilities available. Internet, bistro, travel agent, foreign exchange, EFTPOS, mail holding, free bike hire, 24 hour guest kitchen and laundry use, video, luggage lockers, rooftop BBQ area, free onsite parking.
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The Ritz for Backpackers 169 Fitzroy Street St Kilda VIC 3182 Phone 1800 670 364 is upstairs from large Elephant & Wheelbarrow English pub. Kitchen, lounge.
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St Kilda Coffee Palace 24 Gray Street St Kilda VIC 3182 Phone 1800 654098 Kitchen, café, tour booking office.
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Hotel Claremont 189 Toorak Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Phone: 1300 301 630 (Aust. Only) Phone: +61 3 6826 8000 outside Aust.
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Pint on Punt 42 Punt Road St Kilda VIC 3182 Phone 1800 835 000
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Richmond Hill Guest House 353 Church Street. Richmond Phone: 1800 801 618.
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Lord's Lodge Backpackers 204 Punt Road South Yarra VIC 3141 Phone (03) 95105658
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City Centre Private Hotel 22 Little Collins St. Phone 03 9654 5401. Melbourne. Kitchen, TV lounge.
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Elizabeth Hostel Level 1, 490-494 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne 3000 Phone: (03) 9663 1685 Fax: (03) 9639 6917 Email: elizabethhostel@hotmail.com A quiet and comfortable medium-sized backpackers' right in the heart of Melbourne.
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Industry Melbourne 196-198 A'Beckett Street Melbourne 3000 Modern accom. Phone: 1800 835 000 .
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Toad Hall441 Elizabeth St. Melbourne. Phone 03 9600 9010. 441 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Fax: 9600 9013 Email: bookings@toadhallhotel.com.au an historic Victorian building in the heart of Melbourne, provides a warm welcome and clean, comfortable accommodation for the budget traveller. Conveniently located.

Home on Argyle 109 Argyle St, Fitzroy; Ph + 61 3 9419 1119; Nestled in the heart of Fitzroy, next door to Brunswick St, HOME offers a welcome respite to the bustle of your day. We have 4 bed dorms or double rooms, With 4 communal living areas (a courtyard, a music room, separtate TV room, and lounge with library) , 2 fully equipped kitchens, cheap laundry & phone and free internet, tea and coffee, you're sure to enjoy making it Home.
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City Centre Private Hotel 22 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone (03) 96545401

Kookaburra Backpackers 56 Jackson Street St Kilda VIC 3182 Phone (03) 95345457

Stork Hotel 504 Elizabeth Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone (03) 96636237

Leopard House 27 Grey Street St Kilda VIC 3182 Phone (03) 95341200

Oslo Hotel 38 Grey Street St Kilda VIC 3182 Phone (03) 95341200

Backpackers City Inn 197 Bourke St. Melbourne. Phone 03 9654 5401 or 96502734 is upstairs in an old pub.

Packers Palace 153 Hoddle Street, Melbourne Phone: 94285932.

The Spencer 475 Spencer Street, Melbourne

Victoria Hall 380 Russell St. Melbourne. Phone 03 9662 3888.

Arthouse Pub Cnr Elizabeth Street and Queensberry Street. North Melbourne. Phone 03 9347 3917.

Central House 337 Hughett Street. Richmond Phone: 94279826.

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Greater Melbourne
The suburbs of Melbourne and Greater Melbourne extend around the fringes of Port Phillip

Dromana Photo:P Cracknell ©

Bay. South of Melbourne is the Southern Peninsula which is a popular holiday destination for Melbournites. Its has sheltered bay side beaches and ocean surf beaches. It has also become a popular wine district with 150 vineyards and more than 30 wineries.
The Belarine Peninsula is on the western side of the bay. Quiet coastal towns such as Queenscliffe offer a relaxing place to stay before exploring the south-west coast.
The great Ocean Road starts from Torquay, a popular destination for surfers, and heads along the south-west coast to the South Australian border. There are many towns to stop at along the way and just about every bend in the road has spectacular scenery.

Accommodation
Bellarine Peninsula
Queenscliff Dive Centre 27 Learmonth Street Queenslcliff VIC 3225 Phone (03) 52581188

Elsplanade Hotel Cnr Gellibrand & Symonds Street Queenscliff VIC 3225 Phone (03) 52581919

Carlton Central Hotel 21 Malop Street Geelong VIC 3220 (not sure if they are still open, please send in if you know) Phone (03) 52291954

Emerald
Emerald Backpackers Lakeside Reserve Emerald VIC 3782 Phone (03) 59684086 or 0412 458 227

Dougie's Place 22 Kings Road Emerald VIC 3782 (not sure if they are open email in if you know)

Southern Peninsula
Ace-Hi Ranch 810 Boneo Road, Cape Schanck 3939 Ph: 5988 6262 Fax: 5988 6698
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Torquay
Home@ Bells Beach 51-53 Surfcoast Hwy Torquay VIC 3228 Phone (03) 5261 4039
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Lorne
Erskine Backpackers 4 Mountjoy Pde Lorne VIC Phone (03) 52891496

Great Ocean Backpackers 10 Erskine Ave Lorne VIC Phone (03) 52891809

Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay Backpackers 47 Montrose Street Apollo Bay VIC Phone 0419340362
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Cape Otway Backpackers Cape Otway Rd Apollo Bay VIC Phone (03) 52379246

Apollo Bay YHA Eco Beach 5 Pascoe Street Apollo Bay 3233 VIC Ph: (03) 5237 7899 email: apollobay@yhavic.org.au
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Warrnambool
Warrnambool s located at the end of the Great Ocean Road. It is a sea side township that feels relaxed and is a good place to stop before driving along the Great Ocean Road of after completing it.
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Warrnambool Beach Backpackers 17 Stanley St. Warrnambool Victoria, Australia, 3280 ph/fax (03) 5562 4874is the only purpose built hostel in Warrnambool. It is close to the beach and river, has comfy beds with Duvets and has a very large common room.
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Backpackers Barn Cnr Liebig & Lava Streets Warrnambool VIC 3280 Phone (03) 55622073

The Stuffed Backpacker 52 Kepler Street Warrnambool VIC 3280 Phone (03) 55622459

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Grampians
The Grampians National Park, is a popular destination for campers, bush walkers, climbers and the like. The spectacular views of the surrounding bushland and rock formations are spectacular.

Accommodation
Tims Other Place Grampians Backpackers 44 Grampians Road Halls Gap VIC 3381 Phone: (03) 53564288 E-mail: tim@timsplace.net is a small friendly hostel which is the most centrally located hostel in Halls Gap, the main township in the Grampians. The Grampians is a bush walking mecca, while the hostel has a local population of kangaroos in the evening.
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Tims Place Horsham Mt Arapiles Backpackers Asplins Road Quantong (RMB 5244) Horsham VIC 3401 Phone: (03) 53840236 Fax: (03) 53840236 E-mail: tim@timsplace.net is a small friendly hostel midway between Melbourne and Adelaide. It is more a home than a hostel and nearby to Mt Arapiles and the Little Desert. Arguably the chill out centre of the universe.
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Brambuk Backpackers Halls Gap VIC 3381 Phone (03) 53564250

Mt Sturgeon Backpackers Cavendish Road Dunkeld VIC 3294 Phone (03) 55772241

Grampians YHA Eco-Hostel Grampians Road Grampians VIC Phone (03) 53564544
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Murray River
The Murray River forms the border between New South Wales and Victoria. It's origin is in the Great Dividing Range and extends all the way into South Australia some 2,800 km away. The river provides irrigation for may agriculturally based industries and winds its way through many river side towns like Mildura and Echuca. There are paddle steamer cruises along the river, kyak trips, water skiing as well as the wineries for tastings.

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Mildura
Riverboat Bungalow 27 Chaffey Ave Mildura VIC 3500 Phone (03) 50215315
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Northaven Hostel Red Cliffs Backpackers 138 deakin Ave, Mildura, Northaven is conveniently located to make it all within walking distance.

Zippy Koala 206B 8th Street Mildura VIC 3500 Phone (03) 50215793

Mildura International Backpackers 5 Cedar Ave Mildura VIC 3500 Phone (03) 50210133

Echuca
Nomads Oasis Backpackers 410-424 High Street Echuca 3564 Phone (03) 54807866

Echuca Gardens YHA 103 Mitchell Street Echuca VIC 3564 Phone (03) 54806522
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Palace Hotel Cnr Hare & Heygarth Streets Echuca VIC 3564 Phone (03) 54821461

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Snow Fields
The Snow Fields, located in the north of the state are seasonal and only have snow over

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winter. During the summer months all the snow melts away and leaves a country side beckoning to be explored. Over the warmer months other activities can be enjoyed such as bush walking, rock climbing and white water rafting to name a few. Any time of the year to visit is perfect as the scenery is always breath taking.

Accommodation
Mt Buller Youth Hostel Mt Buller VIC 3723 Phone (03) 57776181
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Preston Alpine Lodge Stirling Rd Mt Buller VIC 3723 Phone (03) 57776336
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Mansfield Backpackers Inn is a historic building faithfully restored to provide a new era in budget accommodation. Situated at the gates of Mansfield with central access to everything the region has to offer including snow skiing / boarding in winter to bushwalking and hot air ballooning, all within a couple of hours drive from Melbourne.

Snowbird Inn Mt Hotham VIC 3741 Phone (03) 57593503
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Alpha Lodge 5 Parallel St Falls Creek VIC 3699 Phone (03) 57583488
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Viking Lodge Falls Creek VIC 3699 Phone (03) 57583247
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Highton Manor Highton Lane Mansfield VIC 3722 Phone (03) 57752700
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Bright Hikers Backpackers Hostel 4 Ireland Street Bright VIC 3741 Phone (03) 57501244
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Central Victoria
Central Victoria takes in the agricultural area of the state. Once rich with gold, other industries such as wine production have expanded. Central Victoria is steeped in history from the gold rush era and there are many little townships and larger regional centers to visit, all with their own unique flavour.

Accommodation
Ballarat
Sovereign Hill Lodge YHA Magpie Street, Ballarat VIC 3353 Phone (03) 5337 1157
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Rosella Cottage Hostel & Boarding House 699 Glenelg Highway Smythes Creek Ballarat VIC 3351 Phone (03) 53424352

Irish Murphys 36 Sturt Street Ballarat VIC 3353 (03) 53314091
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Daylesford
Pete's Palace Ballan Road Daylesford VIC 3640 Phone (03) 53486531

Hepburn Springs
Hepburn Springs Continental House 9 Lone Pine Ave Hepburn Springs VIC 3640 Phone (03) 53482005
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Wangaratta
Wangaratta Backpackers Old Hume Hwy Wangaratta VIC 3678 Phone (03) 57212446

Murchison
Murchison Backpacker Hostel 17 Stephenson St Murchison VIC 3610 Phone (03) 58262655

Shepparton
Backpackers International 129 Benalla Road Shepparton VIC 3632 Phone (03) 58318880

Bairnsdale
Bairnsdale Backpackers Hostel 119 McLeod Street Bairnsdale VIC 3875 Phone (03) 51525097

Bendigo
Ironbark Bush Cabins Watson Street Bendigo VIC Phone (03) 54483344
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Buzzas Bendigo Backpackers YHA 33 Creek Street Bendigo VIC Phone (03) 54437680

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