Backpackers planning a visit to the award-winning Beaches Backpackers in Hervey Bay, Queensland, are advised to first buy
backpacker travel insurance.
The hostel is situated only a few hours from the city of Brisbane on Australia's east coast and is only 500 metres from the ocean. The site is well-regarded in the backpacker community and won an award for Best Budget Accommodation for three years in a row between 2004 and 2006. Offering a relaxed atmosphere, pool tables, high-speed internet access and a travel desk to arrange local trips, it remains one of the most popular places in Hervey Bay.
Hervey Bay has a wider pull for backpackers with
cheap travel insurance who are looking for adventure as it is one of the best places for whale-watching. Fraser Island is also nearby, and there is easy access for travellers.
Visitors can now book for Beaches Backpackers through the Nomads website, which has details of 12 additional hostels across Australia.
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