Backpacking Downunder

Hostel

Location Excellent location — 18 attractions within walking distance

About

Backpacking Downunder is a hostel to stay in Jolimont. It sits close to William Barak Bridge and Scarred Tree, about 0.5 km from Jolimont, about 2.9 km from Horse Arena. The area has 114 places to eat and 38 public-transport stops within a short walk.

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

William Barak Bridge0.1 km
Scarred Tree0.4 km
Cooks' Cottage0.4 km
The Australian Sports Museum0.5 km
Model Tudor Village0.6 km
Arc One0.6 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 114 places to eat💊 10 pharmacies & clinics🚌 38 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) — 12.5 km → all hotels near MEB
Nearest station: Jolimont — 0.5 km
Nearest beach: Horse Arena — 2.9 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 13.4 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: AUD
Power: Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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