A relaxing and friendly YHA with a homely atmosphere. A colourful 90-year-old Sea Captain’s home of great character. Idyllically situated on the banks of the Tweed River with spectacular views. Laze in the river or relax in deck chairs and hammocks. The hostel offers free bike hire if you stay two nights. There’s a barbecue, courtesy bus and TV room. Climb Mount Warning (free transportation if you stay two nights). Bushwalk through subtropical and temperate rainforest. Go on cycling trips, canoe on secluded creeks, visit an art gallery, museum and art deco buildings. Getting to the hostel: 30km to airport at Coolangatta. Daily flights from Sydney. Daily Premier coach services between Sydney Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Bus stop is a 10 minute walk from the hostel. Daily Express trains (XPT) depart from Sydney and Brisbane to the Casio then take a coach to Murwillumbah.