The Udda Backpackers

Hosts make all the difference
Had a great stay here a couple of years back. It was one of the more peaceful hostels I had the pleasure of staying in while in Australia (actually most of the Tasmanian hostels were peaceful in comparison to the rest of Australia). Don and Fran were very helpful, picking you up from the bus drop off point, taking you to the ferry terminal for Maria Island and was even given some fishing gear to try my luck with. Would recommend this place and would go back if ever I am in that part of the world again.

Nice little hostel. Cosy common room and kitchen (no TV). The rooms are large and well laid out although in the winter months will probably get pretty chilly as there was no heater (I ended up with seven blankets "borrowed" from the empty beds!). The owner is lovely and happy to help with any queries. She even brings homemade cookies for everyone in the evenings. The place is kept spotless. Thoroughly recommend.

This was the most relaxing hostel I ever stayed in.

I stayed there several times (in 2000 and 2005). It's one of the loveliest places I ever stayed. The common area with its fireplace and big windows to watch the sunset nearly beat Fran's f(r)antastic cookies brought in every evening — I got hooked on them!! The male sheep Ollie is the snuggliest sheep I ever met, and Jack (the dog) is mad about catching the ball. All in all, Don, Fran, Jack, Rupert and Ollie are unique!