Base Backpacker Hostels are a revolution in beds, bars and entertainment. Base hostels are located throughout Australia and New Zealand and are specially designed for the modern day global traveller, with state of the art facilities, superior comfort and friendly services. Our backpacker hostels in Australia include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Magnetic Island & Airlie Beach. In New Zealand you can experience Base in North and South islands Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Queenstown & Wanaka.The Base promise of upmarket hostel and budget accommodation is dedicated to raising hostel standards and setting new benchmarks in safety, security, comfort and cleanliness, while having heaps of fun along the way! Some of the many features that all Base Backpacker hostels have as standard are:- Clean rooms to suit every budget- Fully made up beds- Legendary bars (in every hostel)- Great communal areas- Exclusive travel dealsWith room types ranging from 10 bed multi-share to private doubles with ensuite, we have something for every budget. We also have something a little extra for girls with the introduction of our amazing Sanctuary- Girls only dorms now available in all hostels.Base Backpacker Hostels - It's all about the traveller! Many say big backpacker hostels feel impersonal, clinical and are hard to meet people. Hello? At Base we know that travellers stay at hostels to meet people. Base hostels have been designed with this in mind.