Swansea Backpackers  

On Tasmania’s east coast in Swansea, this budget-friendly backpacker hostel sits steps from Nine Mile Beach and Kelvedon Beach. Walk to Bark Mill Museum, Jubilee Beach and the East Coast Heritage Museum in minutes — surf, sand and local history on your doorstep.

A small, lively property with 13 guestrooms, a garden and views that hint at sea-breeze mornings. Common spaces include a shared lounge, an arcade/game room and a lobby fireplace. Rooms are simple and social — bring your crew or meet new ones.

Free Wi-Fi across the property, a shared kitchen and on-site restaurant, plus barbecue grills for casual cookouts. There’s a kids’ playroom, a garden to relax in and an arcade for downtime fun.

Practical perks include complimentary wireless internet access, luggage storage, laundry facilities and free on-site self parking.

An on-site restaurant serves guests and a shared kitchen lets you self-cater. BBQ facilities are available for easy, social meals after beach days.