Albany Backpackers is your safe landing pad in Albany, Western Australia.
We connect travellers with verified accommodation, fair jobs, and trustworthy long-term stays—all checked by people who’ve actually done the backpacker grind.
Your official Albany backpacker headquarters
A friendly, safe, community-based hub where travellers find verified accommodation, fair jobs, and backpacker-approved services.
It’s the place where your Albany journey starts — and where dodgy experiences go to die.
The backpackers Hub
Accommodation
Beds, not horror stories — backpacker stays we’d actually sleep in.
Description:
- Albany’s most iconic backpacker hostel — lively, warm, community-driven, and great for anyone exploring the region on foot or wheels.
- Expect good people, good stories, and a place that feels like the start of an adventure.
Website: www.1849backpackers.com.au
The chilled long-stay home where backpackers actually sleep well.
Description:
- 24/7 Self Check-in
- Quiet, clean, friendly, and perfect for workers settling in for weeks or months.
- Bayview Lodge is perfect and cosy for those seeking an experience with substance.
- Great for early mornings, long shifts, and people who like their sanity.
Website: www.albanybayview.com
Jobs
Real jobs, real pay, no ‘just a few trial hours’ that never end.
The job-finding big brother every backpacker wishes they had.
Description:
- A licensed employment agency built specifically to protect backpackers from bad employers and confusing job ads.
- ALS connects you to real work, real pay, and real people — no unpaid trial shifts, no weird conditions, no stress.
- If the job is listed, it passed the fairness test.
Website: [Coming Soon]
Are you a local Albany business looking to advertise and provide quality services that people can rely on? Contact us, and we will assess your suitability for our Backpackers Hub.
Long-Term Living
For when ‘just passing through’ quietly turns into ‘I live here now.
Are you a local Albany business looking to advertise and provide quality services that people can rely on? Contact us, and we will assess your suitability for our Backpackers Hub.
Accredited Businesses
Our stamp means: they follow the rules, not just the vibes.
Your clothes work harder than you do — treat them right.
Description:
- Albany’s modern self-service laundromat, perfect for backpackers needing quick washing without the drama.
- Clean machines, simple setup, and no judgment if it’s been… a while.
- Fresh clothes, fresh start.
Website: [Coming Soon]
Late-night cravings? Post-hike munchies? We got you.
Description:
- Your friendly 24/7 snack stop for drinks, treats, noodles, energy boosts, and emergency chocolate.
- Cheap, fast, convenient — no shop hours, no small talk, just tap and go.
Website: [Coming Soon]
Are you a local Albany business looking to advertise and provide quality services that people can rely on? Contact us, and we will assess your suitability for our Backpackers Hub.
Travel Tribe Meet-Ups
Meet people, make memories, avoid eating dinner alone in your bunk… again
- Once a fortnight: Sunrise or sunset hike
All events are subject to availability and weather conditions.
Location: Albany Bayview Lodge & 1849 Backpackers
Are you a local Albany business looking to advertise and provide quality services that people can rely on? Contact us, and we will assess your suitability for our Backpackers Hub.
Things To Do
All events are subject to availability and weather conditions.
- Movie Marathon Monday
- Touring Tuesday – Slides with places to pick for Wednesday, with wine and cheese tasting
- Wild Wednesday – Seasonal activity; location chosen by us, with lift available depending on availability
- Thirsty Thursday – Cheese and wine, adult games night, trivia
- Freaky Friday – Party games, DJ
- Sexy Saturday – Couples’ fun, karaoke.
- Sizzle Sunday – BBQ and sausage sizzle
- Once a fortnight: Sunrise or sunset hike
All events are subject to availability and weather conditions.
Location: Albany Bayview Lodge & 1849 Backpackers
Are you a local Albany business looking to advertise and provide quality services that people can rely on? Contact us, and we will assess your suitability for our Backpackers Hub.
Abe’s adventure odyssey
Adventure Starts Here
Albany sits on the edge of a raw frontier where cliffs meet a violent ocean, ancient ranges rise from forest, and beaches remain untouched—this is a region built for those who move, climb, swim, hike, and disappear.
Nature spots
- Torndirrup National Park – Sheer granite, roaring blowholes, and Southern Ocean fury collide at The Gap, Natural Bridge, and Salmon Holes.
- Gull Rock National Park – A quieter coastal playground of hidden beaches, bush tracks, and close-up wildlife encounters.
- West Cape Howe National Park – WA’s southernmost edge delivers relentless wind, cliff-top walks, and endless horizons.
- Waychinicup National Park – A steep granite inlet where hikes, swims, and camps echo with the sound of the ocean.
- William Bay National Park – Turquoise calm at Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks, where the wild coast meets safe swimming.
- Mount Lindesay National Park – A remote granite ascent for experienced hikers chasing solitude and challenge.
- Porongurup National Park – Ancient domes and short, steep climbs reward with sweeping south-coast views.
- Stirling Range National Park – Alpine-style conditions and Bluff Knoll demand effort and deliver serious reward.
- Walpole-Nornalup National Park – Towering tingle forests, rivers, and inlets immerse you in deep green wilderness.
- Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve – Pristine white sand, crystal water, and rare wildlife in a world-class bay.
- Mount Manypeaks Nature Reserve – Granite peaks rise straight from the sea with exposed ridgelines and ocean views.
- Lake Seppings – A wild-feeling loop near town for sunrise laps and birdlife spotting.
- Mount Clarence – Short, sharp climbs deliver commanding views over King George Sound.
- Mount Melville – Forest trails and lookouts set the scene for fast hikes and sunset missions.
Adventure Checklist
- Surfing – Cold-water power breaks driven by the Southern Ocean test nerve and timing.
- Wind-surfing – Consistent coastal winds turn the bays into high-energy playgrounds.
- Parasailing / Paragliding – Launch from cliffs and ride clean air above a wild coast.
- Hiking – Granite peaks, cliff edges, and ancient forests in every direction.
- Snorkelling – Clear southern waters reveal reefs and marine life just off the shore.
- Fishing – Beach, jetty, and rock fishing deliver serious seasonal variety.
- Spear fishing – For experienced ocean hunters when conditions align.
- Diving – Cold-water walls and reefs create dramatic underwater terrain.
- Scuba diving – Shipwrecks and unique ecosystems reward certified explorers.
- Stand-up paddleboarding – Calm bays offer balance, flow, and recovery days.
- Kayaking – Sheltered rivers and inlets cut through rugged landscapes.
Iconic Spots — One-Line Missions
- Middleton Beach – Easy access for swims, sunsets, and coastal runs.
- Misery Beach – Untouched white sand and turquoise water framed by granite.
- Historic Whaling Station – Confront raw maritime history at Australia’s only complete whaling station.
- Bibbulmun Track – A legendary long-distance hike that begins at the edge of the continent.
- Munda Biddi Trail – Epic off-road cycling through forest and coast toward Perth.
- ANZAC Peace Park – Steep climbs and looping trails with commanding harbour views.
- Salmon Holes – World-famous seasonal fishing where conditions are extreme and unforgiving.
- Nanrup Beach – Wind-sculpted shoreline built for long walks and solitude.
- Albany Wind Farm – Walk beneath towering turbines with endless ocean horizons.
