Nomads Hervey Bay Backpackers - Hervey Bay, Australia
Hervey Bay - Gateway to World Heritage Listed Fraser Island
Not only is Hervey Bay the main gateway to Fraser Island, the worlds largest sand island, but it's also a world famous whale watching location.
Nomads Hervey Bay Backpackers Resort, formerly Koala Backpackers Hervey Bay, is located right on the beach near to shops, banks, the post office, supermarkets and Hervey Bays nightlife!
Nomads Backpackers Hervey Bay is the perfect place to organise and book your Self Drive Tours Fraser Island, but not only that, this backpackers hostel is a fully restored Queenslander property and a great hostel to chill for a few days in a room that overlooks the tropical gardens and the swimming pool.
Backpackers and travellers can choose from shared dorm accommodation to private rooms (double ensuites or twins).
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Relax in the tropical gardens of Nomads Hervey Bay Backpackers resort
- Swimming Pool
- Bar
- Credit cards accepted
- Self-catering Facilities
- No curfew
- Pool table
- FREE luggage storage
- Internet Room
- Restaurant
- Safety deposit
- Travel & Tours Desk
- 24 hr hot showers
Before or after your Self Drive 4WD Fraser Island Tour, Nomads Hervey Bay backpackers hostel is the perfect place to relax and chill before moving up or down Australias East Coast.
Play pool or sit in the pool, look out over the tropical gardens or sunbathe in them. Have a few drinks in the bar or enjoy a nice meal in the restaurant!
Every option is easy at Nomads Hervey Bay Backpackers Hostel!
Nomads Hervey Bay backpackers resort is found right on the beach!
408 The Esplanade, Torquay, Hervey Bay
formerly known as Koala Backpackers on the Beach
Loads of things to do to keep you entertained at Nomads Hervey Bay Backpackers Resort
Enjoy what Hervey Bay is famous for - whale-watching! (July - Oct) and then chill-out in our bar!
Of course Hervey Bay is also a magnet for Backpackers who wish to visit an even more famous local attraction - Fraser island.
Staff at Nomads Backpackers Hervey Bay can help you organise all local tours and activities to make sure you stay entertained while you're here...
- Onsite Bar
- Communal lounge
- Swimming Pool
- Tropical Gardens
- Free Linen
- Whale Watching
- Fraser Island 4WD Tours
We offer quality, competitively priced room rates, with no hidden extras.
- Dorms 4, 6, 8 or 10 share, some with ensuite bathrooms
- Female only (F) dorms available
- Double Ensuite rooms with TV and air-con
- Double & Twin Rooms with shared bathrooms
- Family Rooms are also available (double bed and bunks with ensuite bathroom (4 or 5 people)
All prices shown are per person per night
| Nightly Rate | Discount Rate | |||
| Room Type | Non- Member | Mad member | Mad member 3+ nights | Mad member 7+ nights |
| 10 Bed Dorm | $18 | $17 | $16 | $14 |
| 8 Bed (F) Dorm |
$20 | $19 | $18 | $16 |
| 6 Bed Dorm |
$20 | $19 | $18 | $16 |
| 6 Bed (F) Dorm |
$22 | $21 | $20 | $18 |
| 4 Bed Dorm |
$22 | $21 | $20 | $18 |
| 4 Bed ensuite |
$24 | $23 | $22 | $20 |
| 4 Bed (F) ensuite |
$24 | $23 | $22 | $20 |
| Double / Twin | $60 | $58 | $56 | $52 |
| Double ensuite |
$69 | $67 | $65 | $61 |
| Family Room |
$108 | $104 | $100 | $92 |
Rates are subject to change due to active specials, peak/off peak seasons and special events. Please see specials tab or contact hostel for more information.
We go out of our way to provide some of the best deals and special offers available
Group specials- We offer unbeatable deals for group bookings, and can even arrange catering and travel to and from Hervey Bay. Mad Card Discounts- Nomads Mad Card members receive discounted accommodation at this Hervey Bay Backpackers Hostel and discounts on selected Fraser island tours and activities

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- Address: 408 The Esplanade, Torquay, Queensland, Australia 4655
- FREEPHONE: 1-800-354-535
- Phone: +61 (0)7 4125 3601
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