YHA has some sizzling summer specials across Australia, bookable at www.yha.com.au

Go snorkelling at Straddie, explore caves at Kosciuszko, hike the Grampians or get up close to wildlife in Port Elliot.  YHA has bargain breaks from just $99 for 2 nights including activities, with multi-share, twin/double and family room options.

Straddie Ocean Adventure and Snorkelling Tour, QLD

Head out by boat to spot manta rays, dolphin pods and endangered loggerhead turtles.

From $160 per person for double/twin rooms including:

- 2 nights' accommodation at Stradbroke Island YHA

- Half day guided ocean snorkelling tour

- Return ferry tickets to Stradbroke Island

www.yha.com.au/hostels/qld/brisbane-surrounds/stradbroke-island/specials/

Kosciuszko Summer Adventure Package, NSW

Discover Kosciuszko National Park with an All Mountain Pass and explore Yarrangobilly Caves on a guided tour.  From $615 for a family, including:

- 3 nights' accommodation in a family room (solo/twin options also available)

- Continental breakfast daily

- Yarrangobilly Caves guided tour

- 3-day All Mountain Pass for family (2-day if solo traveller) – includes scenic chairlift rides, bobsled, golf, tennis court hire and access to Thredbo Leisure Centre

www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/snowy-mountains/thredbo/specials/

Grampians Escape, VIC

Spend three days hiking to spectacular lookouts, marvel at waterfalls, explore the area's Aboriginal history and get up close to Australia's wildlife.

From $212 per person multi-share (option to upgrade to twin/double room), including:

- 2 nights' accommodation at Grampians Eco YHA

- 1 day Grampians guided tour

- 2 day independent stay at Halls Gap

www.yha.com.au/travel-and-tours/tours-and-activities/vic/regional-victoria/grampians-escape/

Port Elliot Wildlife Experience, SA

Visit Urimbirra Wildlife Park to feed kangaroos and handle snakes, plus surf, swim or fish along the coast; includes free bike hire. From $99 per person multi-share, package includes:

- 2 nights' accommodation at Port Elliot YHA

- Entry to Urimbirra Wildlife Park

- 1 day bike hire

- Return bus from Adelaide

www.yha.com.au/hostels/sa/fleurieu-peninsula/port-elliot-beach-house-accommodation/specials/

For more great deals, conditions and to book visit www.yha.com.au

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Media note: For more information/images contact Silke Kerwick, Communications Manager, E: silke.kerwick@yha.com.au or T: (02) 9261 1111