YHA has some great deals for art aficionados, with 'Culture Vulture' packages available in Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney to see the Matisse; Renaissance and Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris exhibitions.
These deals - all bookable at www.yha.com.au - include accommodation at award-winning, centrally located properties, exhibition entry and breakfast (in Canberra and Sydney). Costing from just $128.50 for one night in Brisbane for two people; or $243 in Canberra ($350 in Sydney) for two nights for two people, art lovers needn't starve to see their favourite artists' masterpieces. At these prices, there should be enough money left over for a souvenir when you exit via the gift shop!
Brisbane Culture Vulture: From $47.50 multi-share, or $128.50 per double/twin room; Saunter over the bridge to the Queensland Art Gallery, have a swim in the rooftop pool and enjoy the city lights at night. Includes:
- 1 night's accommodation at the award-winning Brisbane City YHA
- Ticket/s to the Matisse: Drawing Life exhibition at Queensland Art Gallery
Canberra Culture Vulture: From $97 multi-share, or $243 per double/twin room; Stay in the heart of Canberra, within walking or cycling distance of all the major cultural institutions. Includes:
- 2 night's accommodation at the award-winning Canberra City YHA 'Italian' breakfast daily
- Ticket/s to the Renaissance exhibition at the National Gallery of Art
Sydney Culture Vulture: From $350 double/twin ensuite room or $115 per person in multi-share room; Stay in The Rocks, with stunning views over Sydney Opera House and the harbour; stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens to the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Includes:
- 2 night's accommodation at the multi-award winning Sydney Harbour YHA
- 'DIY' breakfast daily
- Ticket/s to Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris
Note: All prices are YHA member rates; standard rates (10% extra) also available. YHA membership is available from $32 per year at www.yha.com.au. Packages are valid for stays between 1 January 2012 and 4 March 2012 (Brisbane) and 9 April 2012 (Canberra); 6 January-25 March 2012 (Sydney).
YHA is a membership-based, not-for-profit organisation, and part of the world's largest budget accommodation network, Hostelling International with 4,000 places to stay in over 80 countries.
