Save up to 20% on stays this winter with YHA

Shake off the winter blues and lock in a great-priced city stay or cosy regional getaway this winter! With so many reasons to explore Australia in the colder months, including unique winter events, YHA is offering great deals on stays at some of our top winter destinations.

Simply make a consecutive-night booking* at a participating property over June-August on our website, and your discount rate will automatically appear. Want to access the exclusive member 2-3+ night discount? Get YHA membership and be signed in with your MyYHA login when booking.

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Save 20% on stays of 2-3 nights or more with YHA Membership

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Save 20% on stays of 7 nights or more (Week Rate)

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Save on whole-property bookings

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Discover unique winter events

Living your best winter means immersing yourself in cities and towns that thrive during the colder months. Experience dazzling light shows, local arts festivals, and warming food events that will take you out of hibernation. Check out our favourite winter events and save up to 20% on your stay with us!

South Australian Living Artists Festival

1st - 31st August | Book your stay at YHA Adelaide Central.

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Wallabies & Wallaroos (Rugby Union)

July - September | Book your stay at YHA Sydney Central, YHA Brisbane City & YHA Melbourne Central.

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Byron Bay Writers Festival

9th - 11th August | Book your stay at YHA Byron Bay or YHA Cape Byron.

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WinterWild | Apollo Bay

25th – 27th August | Book your stay at YHA Apollo Bay.

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Save on these top city stays or cosy escapes this winter

Save 20% on Adelaide

Full of culture, arts, music and great food, Adelaide is an intriguing and delightful city to explore over winter. And that's without even mentioning the spectacular Illuminate Adelaide electrifying the nights in July with colour and light.

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Save 20% on Hobart

Looking for a truly magical winter getaway? The only Aussie city to regularly get snow, Hobart is also blessed with hearty restaurants, cosy bars and a roaring calendar of seasonal events and festivals to enjoy.

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Save 20% on Melbourne

The bustling, internationally renowned metropolis of Melbourne gets even more active in the colder months. Night markets, winter festivals, sporting events and live music abound – there's really no better time to visit!

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Save 20% on Brisbane

Queensland's eternally underrated capital is never more so than during its mild 'off-season'. It's a no brainer to head here in June-August – plus, if you're from anywhere non-tropical, it'll barely even feel like winter!

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Save 20% on Port Elliot

Picturesque Port Elliot on the Fleurieu Peninsula is the ideal destination in winter for brisk sea breezes and long walks. It also plays host to a pod of southern right whales, who raise their calves in the calm waters off Basham's Beach.

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Save 20% on Grampians

Gariwerd/the Grampians in regional Victoria boasts some of Australia's most spectacular mountainscapes, and the atmospheric conditions of the quieter cool season mean ideal hiking weather and even more dramatic views.

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Save 20% on Katoomba

For those that don't mind a little nip in the air, New South Wales' Blue Mountains are the place to be. With less rainfall in the colder months, and plenty of bushwalks and wood fires to keep you warm, it's the perfect pick for a winter getaway.

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Save 20% on Byron

Byron Bay is beautiful at any time of year, but this tiny coastal town can be heaving with tourists in peak season. Good news – the winter months are just as gorgeous, but with less bustle and generally lower prices. You can thank us later.

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Save 20% on Apollo Bay

Lush rainforest, thundering waterfalls and misty, atmospheric views of stunning landscapes. Apollo Bay is an essential stop on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, but not only is it at its quietest in winter, it’s also at its most beautiful.

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Save 20% on Fremantle

Dodge the heat and visit Fremantle when the tourists don’t. Perth's mild winters are made even milder with Freo’s proximity to the coast, and this vibrant port city has a wealth of museums, galleries and historical sites to enjoy with thinner crowds.

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Save 20% on Newcastle

Australia’s 8th-largest city by population, it’s no surprise Newcastle has lots going on all year round. Visit in the colder months for great food, breweries, and a buzzing live music scene, plus glimpses of migrating whales off-shore.

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Can't decide? Check out our winter getaway tips and inspiration

What to do in Australia in winter

If you've had your fill of cricket matches and BBQs at Bondi, and want to try something a bit... Cooler... Here's some of the greatest things you can experience Down Under during winter!

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Why you should visit Byron Bay this winter

Warm weather doesn’t have a monopoly on good times – especially in a place as amazing as Byron Bay. So put on an extra layer and let’s find out why Byron Bay in winter is worth your time… 

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7 reasons to visit the Great Ocean Road in winter

When the temperatures drop and the chill of winter sets in, there's no better time to hit the open road and explore this spectacular region of Victoria.

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The best ways to enjoy Melbourne in winter

When winter hits and the temps dip, Melbourne heats up with a packed agenda of cold-weather attractions and activities. Read on for our top things to do in this vibrant city come winter time.

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7 reasons you'll love Tasmania this winter

Tasmanians see winter as a time for adventure, bonfires, festivals, food, mystery and whiskey. So, pack your scarves and your pom-pom beanie and head to the Apple Isle for a whimsical, exciting and at-times mind-bending winter experience. 

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The very best short walks near Katoomba

The Blue Mountains are a bushwalker's dream, with hundreds of well-maintained walking trails and lookouts to explore. Centring on Katoomba, we've chosen 7 of the best short walks amidst this sublime natural landscape.

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The top whale watching spots in Australia

Winter in Australia means whale watching season. As these majestic mammals set off on their epic mid-year migration up and down Australia's coastlines, Tom Smith discovered the best places to spot them around the country.

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7 reasons to visit the Grampians in winter

Beat the crowds and get yourself to the Grampians for an amazing winter getaway. If you're brave enough to embrace the chill, there's plenty to love about visiting during the brisk cold season.

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Weird and wonderful natural phenomena in Australia

From early wildflower bloomings to whale migration to the spectacular Aurora, Australia hosts some of the planet’s most mind-blowing natural phenomena, many of which are best witnessed in the winter months.

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9 of Tasmania's most beautiful places to visit

From majestic mountains to alpine lakes, peaceful rainforests and dramatic granite rock formations, Tasmania has an abundance of beautiful places worth seeing in winter or any other time of year.

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The Blue Mountains' best adventure activities

Craving adventure? The World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains region is ground zero for a jaw-dropping array of exhilarating things to do in the colder months.

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*T&Cs

2-3+ night member rate available to YHA members on direct bookings of 2/3/4† (varies by location), or more consecutive nights. Offer available at participating YHAs during seasonal promotional periods only. Bookings prepaid at time of booking; non refundable. Subject to availability. Exclusions apply. Participating properties: YHA Apollo Bay, YHA Blue Mountains (exc. Sat), YHA Brisbane City (exc. Sat), YHA Byron Bay, YHA Cape Byron, YHA Fremantle Prison (†4+ nights only), YHA Grampians Eco, YHA Hobart Central, YHA Melbourne Central (exc. Sat), YHA Newcastle Beach (exc. Sat), YHA Phillip Island, YHA Port Elliot, YHA Sydney Central

7+ night/week rate available on direct bookings of 7 or more consecutive nights. Offer available at participating YHAs during seasonal promotional periods only. Bookings prepaid at time of booking; non-refundable. Subject to availability. Exclusions apply. Participating properties: YHA Adelaide Central, YHA Apollo Bay, YHA Blue Mountains, YHA Brisbane City, YHA Byron Bay, YHA Cape Byron, YHA Fremantle Prison, YHA Hobart Central, YHA Melbourne Central, YHA Newcastle Beach, YHA Noosa Everglades | Kangarooms, YHA Phillip Island, YHA Port Elliot, YHA Sydney Central

July Mega Sale rate available on direct bookings of 3 or more consecutive nights booked between 23-25 July (end 11:59pm 25th Junly 2024). Offer valid at participating YHAs for stays during seasonal promotional periods only. Bookings prepaid at time of booking; non-refundable. Subject to availability. Exclusions apply. Participating properties: YHA Adelaide Central, YHA Apollo Bay, YHA Blue Mountains, YHA Brisbane City, YHA Byron Bay, YHA Cape Byron, YHA Cairns Central, YHA Fremantle Prison, YHA Grampians Eco, YHA Hobart Central, YHA Melbourne Central, YHA Newcastle Beach, YHA Port Elliot, YHA Sydney Central, YHA Sydney Harbour

Banner image credit: Tourism Tasmania/Pierre Destribats, Apollo Bay image credit: Visit Victoria, Cape Byron lighthouse image credit: Destination NSW, What to do in Australia in winter image credit: Andrew Beveridge | Homepage banner: YHA Port Elliot | Gumbaya Dreaming Experience image credit: Gumbaya Dreaming Experience | Lightscape Melbourne image credit: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria | Illuminate Adelaide image credit: Illuminate Adelaide | Byron Bay Writers Festival image credit: Byron Bay Writers Festival | WinterWild image credit: Kirtsy Hill (WinterWild)