YHA Explorer vs A Backpacker’s Dream

Introducing the YHA Explorer app, your essential companion for discovering unique, low-cost and sustainable stays across Australia. Whether you're traveling along the coast, off the beaten track, or enjoying vibrant city life, the YHA Explorer app connects you to a diverse range of quality properties and accommodation styles that fit your budget. Unlock Instant Savings • Instant savings from your first booking • Discounts grow with each stay • Use your in-app membership card for additional discounts in our cafés and bars Easy Discovery and Booking • Effortlessly find your next stay with the YHA Explorer app's intuitive design • Discover unique stays — perhaps a night in a former prison cell that's now a UNESCO World Heritage site? • Get personalised recommendations based on your interests and local insights • Your booking is just a few taps away! Hassle-Free Stays • Digital Wallet keys, allowing you to use your phone as your room key • Online check-in on eligible stays, allowing you to skip the queue at check-in time • Stay connected with Wi-Fi auto-connect — whether video calling family, streaming Netflix, or gaming with friends • All your stay booking information in one convenient place • Communicate effortlessly with property staff and the YHA Customer Support Team through in-app messaging Community and Inclusivity • Join a vibrant community of like-minded travellers • Connect with fellow adventurers and share experiences • Celebrate diversity and inclusivity — everyone is welcome! Get Exploring! • Discover hand-picked local experiences and YHA-hosted activities • Book iconic tours and experiences, unique Indigenous events, or simply a wellness activity or rooftop BBQ • Immerse yourself in enriching travel experiences Commitment to Sustainability • Choose properties designed with eco-friendly practices • Support local communities while enjoying unique accommodations • Make a positive impact on a sustainable future with every stay With the YHA Explorer app, enjoy unique and sustainable stays across Australia which don't break the bank. Download the app today and start your next adventure with ease!

Working and travelling around Australia? Discover work opportunities, places to stay and places to meet people—all from one app designed for backpackers. A Backpacker’s Dream brings the essentials of your Australian adventure together, helping you manage work, accommodation and your social life while you travel. WORK • Receive job offers from employers • Accept or reject opportunities from your phone • Set your availability and manage your schedule • Keep work and travel plans together in one place STAY • Discover backpacker-friendly accommodation • Explore places suited to your location and plans • Spend less time searching and more time travelling PLAY • Find social venues and local hangout spots • Discover places where travellers can connect • Make more of your time in each destination ONE APP FOR YOUR AUSSIE ADVENTURE Travelling Australia involves more than finding your next job. You also need somewhere to stay, people to meet and a simple way to organise it all. A Backpacker’s Dream combines work, stay and play so you can spend less time juggling different services and more time enjoying Australia. Whether you are starting your working holiday, moving to a new town or planning your next destination, your next opportunity could be closer than you think. Download A Backpacker’s Dream and start building your Australian adventure.