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Cellblock Backpackers (Bundaberg, Australia)

Description: Address: 46 Quay Street / Bundaberg / Queensland / 4670 / Australia

Newest Review: ... helpful either. ******************************* ***************************** Work: Work is in local farms/ packing sheds doing fruit-picking/ packing. When you arrive at the hostel, you have to speak to 'Dave' (can't remember his real name), who is responsible for sorting out all the work. He will make a note of your experience (in most people's case, this will be none) and how long you ... more

... plan to stay for. He has a number of local farms/ packing sheds that he liaises with daily to find out how many people they need to do what, and then works out who to send to which farm. We waited 3 days before we were given work, which is pretty go...more

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Cellblock Backpackers (Bundaberg, Australia): Doing time in Bundaberg (977 words)
by - written on 15/08/09 (Very useful, 78 readings)
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This is a working hostel. Most people who stay here are working in local farms and packing sheds in the local area. I stayed here in June 2008. ************************************************************ Location: In the centre of Bundaberg. Within walking distance of most places in the city centre, or a bus ride to the local shopping centre or beaches. It was a bit of a trek from the bus station. They do offer a pick-up service, but you need to let them know in advance. ************************************************************ Hostel: The hostel used to be a police station, and the dorms are old cells. They have very ... Read the complete review