Corner Buckler Street & Grampians Road, Halls Gap Tel (03) 5356 4544 Websitewww.yha.com.au
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The Halls Gap YHA is a very nice purpose-built hostel that is well equipped with brand new facilities. It was architecturally designed to be environmentally friendly and it is tastefully decorated and kept very clean. There are two quiet lounge areas, each with a fireplace; a TV lounge; internet access including Wi-Fi ($6 per hour; Global Gossip) and a big fully-equipped kitchen. Guests have free use of bicycles and there's also an herb garden and fresh eggs every day. Security is excellent with lockers in all the dormitories.
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Price Dorm bed $29 ($26 HI/YHA) Double/twin room $72.50 ($65 HI/YHA) Prices are in Australian dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
Pros:
YHA has 2 Huge awsome kitchens, lots of sitting areas and lounges, fire places, great community feel
Cons:
The showers are clean w/ nice HOT water, but there aren't many- only 2 on the 1st floor.
Shleyhole
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(4)
Cleanliness
(5)
Facilities
(4)
Atmosphere
(5)
(Review ID: 13096)
I've stayed at many hostels in my day, this was one of the nicest. The 4 person dorm room was clean with lockers and a back door leading out to a little patio. The bathrooms were clean with hot water. There is a huge double kitchen fully stocked and lots of space to store your food. The lounges have fire places and lots of couches. It was cold during my stay, but they also have lots of outdoor seating and a BBQ. They have chickens on the property as well as free bike hire. The location is superb.
Eco lodge in a gorgoeus setting & free eggs too! 27 September 2006
Pros:
Sustainability, comfort and doing the planet a favour
Cons:
A little out of the way for non self catered meals
Regent Honeyeater
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Maintenance
(5)
Cleanliness
(5)
Facilities
(4)
Atmosphere
(5)
(Review ID: 847)
This is one of my favourite hostels in Australia. It was designed as a purpose built eco lodge and features loads of comfort and many world class energy saving features. The Grampians is a fantastic area with extensive bush walking, a major aboriginal cultural centre and its half way between Melbourne or Adelaide. The hostel has a sophisticated but laid back feel. If you are not an experienced bush walker be sure to see the National parks information centre for maps and advice to suit your interests, fitness level and time. Be careful of fires and stay tuned to local radio in the warmer months. A major fire occured here 2 weeks after I stayed here: but fires are a natural part of the Australian bush and cause amazing regeneration and renewal to many plants. So like most natural hazards be aware, take care and you will be fine. Fresh & supermarket food options in Halls Gap are a little limited & pricey: stock up in Stawell or Horsham before you get here if you plan to self cater but there are nice pubs for meals a couple of km away from the hostel.
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veralina@gmx.de
Germany
excellent! 2 May 2002
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veralina@gmx.de
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(Review ID: 11137)
a brand new place! with 2 very spacious kitchens (well equipped), 2 big lounges with open fire and comfortable sofas. tv and internet in an extra lounge. all rooms with balkony or terrace, and far away from the kitchens and lounges (quiet!)the staff is very friendly and helpful!a really beautiful place! we stayed 2 times there!
