Backpackers By The Bay

Backpackers By The Bay is a locally owned and operated hostel with magnificent ocean views. We are quietly tucked away on the hillside overlooking the Whitsunday islands and located less than a 5 minute walk to the cafes, shopping and nightlife of Airlie Beach. Backpackers By The Bay is a mid sized budget resort, sleeping up to 70 guests. We have a 4 Backpack rating and are a multiple tourist award winnning establisment. Backpackers By The Bay was the first backpackers hostel built in Airlie Beach, back in 1986.  It is still the only purpose-built backpackers in the area.  The owners, Peter and Carolyn Upton, are avid travellers and believe the best experiences when travelling involve the people you meet along the way. To that end, the main focus of the hostel is on guest-interaction.  To facilitate this, activities are held each night in one of the many communal areas.  These include group trivia quizzes, pool competitions, outdoor movies etc.