Find Hostel Jobs in Australia & Oceania
Browse hostel jobs in Australia & Oceania for work exchange opportunities. Great way to extend your travels in this region while gaining experience. Read more
Kununurra YHAWork Available
Kununurra, Australia
"…Reception are very helpful and suggest tours and walks around the village. This place is a YHA and therefore very popular. It has been totally full the whole time during our stay, but it is a lar...
Milford Sound LodgeWork Available
Milford Sound, New Zealand
"…If you're driving, there are plenty of places to pull in and park. For those coming on foot, shuttles do operate into the township and there's also a pickup for Milford Track walkers off the boat fr...
Grosvenor BackpackersWork Available
Bundaberg, Australia
"…We both got work straight away on macadamia 5 days a week. Hourly pay. Can be very surreal experience but it becomes a daily routine very quickly. Rent was $180 and $7 for travel per day. The hostel...
Okopako Lodge HostelWork Available
Opononi, New Zealand
"Most excellent. - Very friendly and helpful hosts. Very clean and tidy. Good facilities. Beds a little bit hard for my bones but otherwise an excellent place to call home and recharge the jaded foot...
The Bug BackpackersWork Available
Nelson, New Zealand
"…But this is almost at the level of nitpicking, since The Bug is a lovely, friendly, well setup place to stay. I'll happily be going back there! - Hope you like Volkswagen Bugs, as The Bug Backpacke...
Mclaren Vale BackpackersWork Available
McLaren Vale, Australia
"…97 and best of all it was fun! The farmers love having backpackers working for them they often put on BBQ and free wine after finishing on their vineyards and have made friend for life from all over...
Mad MonkeyWork Available
Melbourne, Australia
"…For sports fans this hostel is in prime position for any trip to the Telstra Dome and with Southern Cross Station close by, access to the sporting venues of Richmond, the MCG, Melbourne, and Olympic...
Billabong Backpackers ResortWork Available
Perth, Australia
"…The hostel offered free breakfast every morning. This consisted of a selection of cereals and bread with jams, peanut butter and butter. The kitchen was very big with several hobs, ovens, microwaves...
Urban Nomad Potts PointWork Available
Sydney, Australia
"…・Lockers ・Carpeted Room ・Air Conditioners {Common areas} ・Fully equipped shared kitchen ・Bathrooms (toilet paper and hand soaps provided) At our hostel, we aim to creat...
Port Douglas BackpackersWork Available
Port Douglas, Australia
"…The hostel was clean and my room only had single beds in it, which i really liked. They should have more free food nights, but apart from that, Great hostel. Fantastic! - The Parrot fish Lodge is th...
Pacific Coast Lodge & BackpackersWork Available
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
"…Vacuum cleaning is done with an almost religious devotion! Excessive noise or rowdy behaviour is not tolerated and is dealt with swiftly by the owners, they want peace and quite as they live in an a...
Backpackers at 1770Work Available
Agnes Water / Town of 1770, Australia
"…If you are vegetarian, they will prepare a special meal for you. Summary The surf lessons happen daily in the morning and are free, you only need to rent the surfboard. The lesson is really c...
Roebuck Bay BackpackersWork Available
Broome, Australia
"…However, sometimes if multiple showers are used at the same time, the amount of water coming out of the showerhead is tiny and the warmth changes every time as well. But if you're showering solo the...
Bayview Coral Bay Backpackers / Ningaloo ClubWork Available
Coral Bay, Australia
"…Downside? Busloads of inconsiderate drunken adolescent English at pre-booked intervals who don't stay long enough to realise why they are there at all and just foul up the kitchen. Total paradise. I...
myOZexp Aberdeen LodgeWork Available
Perth, Australia
"…People are friendly; Pinky will be your friend as long as you give him jam on toast for breakfast. KL and Matt (and the kitty cat) are a great team, thanks very much for everything. VIVA LA LODGE!!!...
Manor House BackpackersWork Available
Dunedin, New Zealand
"…- This is a small and friendly hostel in an old manor house that has seen better days. The rooms are simple and clean, but some of them have poor lighting. The toilets and showers are reasonably c...
Big HostelWork Available
Sydney, Australia
Aptly named, this hostel is BIG! A wonderful choice for a wide range of travellers. It promotes eco-friendly practises with an emphasis on sustainable energy. Make the most of the big rooftop area wit...
1849 BackpackersWork Available
Albany, Australia
"…It is quite easy to find as it is just a few minutes' walk from the main street. Although Albany is a great place to visit, if you have your own means of transport to see the sights and tourist attr...
Old Fire Station BackpackersWork Available
Fremantle, Australia
Samurai Beach Bungalows - Port Stephens YHAWork Available
Port Stephens, Australia
"…If arriving by train, there are also connections with the coach service at Newcastle coach/train station. A discount on the Port Stephens coaches is also given to all backpackers staying at Samurai...
Cool Bananas Backpackers LodgeWork Available
Agnes Water / Town of 1770, Australia
"…Was in pretty bad shape and the hostel guys looked after me so well. They arranged an appointment and took me to the docs. I can't thank them enough. I'll never forget this place." …"…Ask us about v...
Woolshed Eco LodgeWork Available
Hervey Bay, Australia
"…Owners are very friendly and go out of their way to help you. Nicest place we've stayed so far!!! We found our room far above standard, more like a B&B really! Very comfy beds, nicely decorated room...
Around The World BackpackersWork Available
Christchurch, New Zealand
"…The big cosy tent in the garden makes up for the lack of space in the kitchen. In winter it is quiet anyway and so the kitchen is not a problem. There is a barbecue in the garden for those great kiw...
Hugo & Carters Backpackers & MotelWork Available
Tauranga, New Zealand
"…And supermarkets are within walking distance as well. On my way back, I will definitely stay there again! Warm, friendly, and beautiful surroundings - Very well run by a lovely young couple. I could...
YHA NelsonWork Available
Nelson, New Zealand
"…Each shower has a changing area with a bench and some hooks. Hot water is available twenty-four hours and even though there are a few showers and bathrooms it is not a problem at all. Common Spac...
LKNZ BackpackersWork Available
Ohakune, New Zealand
YHA Waitomo Juno HallWork Available
Waitomo, New Zealand
"…In 2002 I stayed at the new YHA down in the village, which is considerably more plush, but Juno Hall is fine, particularly if you wish to camp, which you cannot do at the other place. - This is a n...
Bazil's Backpackers BBH Hostel & Surf SchoolWork Available
Westport, New Zealand
Nomads Capital BackpackersWork Available
Wellington, New Zealand
"…Still, the staff are extremely hospitable and could answer all our questions. Summary A brief stay at this hostel leaves a lasting impression that sets a bar for other hostels. It's clean an...
Ducks & Drakes Boutique Motel & BackpackersWork Available
New Plymouth, New Zealand
"…For those who prefer to stay in at night rather than going out on the town, there are several common areas to socialize. The lounge is a home away from home with very comfy and new sofas with a wide...
City Backpackers HQWork Available
Brisbane, Australia
"…I will definitely always check in this hostel, when I am in Brisbane! - Brisbane City Backpackers is a big and friendly hostel in one of the main backpacking hubs in Brisbane. Built in a four-story...
Hostel Phillip Island YHA – The Island AccommodationWork Available
Phillip Island, Australia
Absoloot HostelWork Available
Queenstown, New Zealand
"Absoloot Hostel QT, where adventure meets comfort in the heart of Queenstown just steps away from Queenstown's iconic attractions! Nestled against the stunning backdrop of Lake Wakatipu and surrounde...
Noosa FlashpackersWork Available
Noosa, Australia
The Prince Albert Backpackers & BarWork Available
Nelson, New Zealand
"…The bathrooms are very clean and have hooks and a shelf for your stuff. If the en suite bathroom is taken, there is an extra bathroom in the common area. Common Spaces In the main house, there...
Adelaide Backpackers & Travellers InnWork Available
Adelaide, Australia
"The Adelaide Backpackers and Travellers Inn Motel, provide some of the best affordable hostel and motel style accommodation in Adelaide. Choose from dormitory rooms, apartments or ensuite private roo...
Beachcomber Lodge & BackpackerWork Available
Kaitaia, New Zealand
"Kaitaia is a great base for exploring the unspoilt landscape of the Far North. Famous around the world for the trip up the 90 Mile Beach, to play on the sand dunes at Te Paki before arriving at the...
The Pacific House HostelWork Available
Sydney, Australia
"A TRULY REIMAGINED HOSTEL EXPERIENCE IN OUR HARBOUR CITY At Pacific House Hostel, we believe that luxury and affordability are compatible, that the historical and contemporary are excellent bedfel...
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