Australia and New Zealand

I don't think there are two countries more switched on to the needs of backpackers or budget travellers anywhere else in the world.
There are so many hostels in these two countries you can find anything you want. I'm a big fan of a quiet place to sleep. I like to go for a drink or several but I also like to know if I'm catching a plane, train or bus early the next morning that I have a chance of getting a little sleep, with this in mind YHA/HI hostels tend to be pretty reliable.

The YHA Australia and YHA New Zealand websites are amazing, I'm pretty sure the Australian site hasn't changed much (if at all) since 2003.