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The end of hostels and hangovers? Aussie coming-of-age trips are changing

The end of hostels and hangovers? Aussie coming-of-age trips are changing

Update: 2025-10-14
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For generations, young Australians marked adulthood with a backpack, a bus pass, and a blur of hostels and happy hours. 

But today’s young travellers are chasing something very different. Sunrise yoga, ‘run club’ tours, and meaningful cultural experiences are replacing the boozy bus tours of the past.

We explore the coming-of-age travel adventure, and how it's evolving.

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The end of hostels and hangovers? Aussie coming-of-age trips are changing

The end of hostels and hangovers? Aussie coming-of-age trips are changing

Australian Broadcasting Corporation