CHALLENGECANBERRA is held in the capital of Australia and has a regional city feel to it. A population of 600,000 it finds itself only a stone throw away from Sydney and a little further down the road is Melbourne.

Abode Hotels focus on making guests feel welcome and part of the family, Abode Hotels are smart in design, providing guests with all the hotel essentials they need, and a few extras on top.
Guest rooms may feature a kitchenette, washing machine/dryer facilities, STAYCAST streaming and unlimited WiFi.
Use the promo code CHALLENGE to receive a special 15% discount + 5% cashback on guestbook rewards on the Abode Hotels website, Link to: www.abodehotels.com.au . This offer is available for Abode Woden, Abode Narrabundah, Abode Kingston and Abode Belconnen.
For any group bookings and queries please contact Abode Hotels reservations team at reservations@abodehotels.com.au and mention Challenge Canberra.
Terms and Conditions
- For any bookings betweeen 20-23 November 2026
- Offer is valid for All Abode Canberra accommodation.
- Room types are subject to availability at the time of booking
- For individual bookings made via the promo code a standard 24 hour cancellation policy applies.

Drifter was born from a simple idea: that travel should be as much about the people you meet as the places you go. Launched in 2024, Drifter is a new generation of hotel hostels designed for the free spirited. The brand brings together the amenity of a boutique hotel with the vibrant energy of shared social spaces, blending comfort and connection.
Drifter has properties across Australia and New Zealand, including Sydney, Melbourne, Byron Bay, Canberra, Cairns, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch,
Drifter is designed to inspire both rest and play. Whether guests are unwinding in a premium private room or sharing stories in shared suites, every stay is an opportunity to connect, create and discover something new.
Communal spaces sit at the heart of the Drifter experience. From wellness studios and coworking lounges to cinema rooms, social bars and quiet libraries, each space is thoughtfully curated to bring people together and spark new stories. It is where friendships form, ideas flow and memories linger long after checkout.
Drifter is for the young and the young at heart. For those seeking not just a bed for the night, but an experience to carry with them. For those who believe travel is not only about where you go, but how you feel when you are there.
Drifter are pleased to offer athletes an exclusive 15% promo code for the Canberra Hostel & Backpacker Accommodation | Drifter property.
This code is valid for stays between the 15th of November 2026 – 29th of November 2026 for those who wish to make a wonderful holiday out Challenge Canberra. The promo code offered applies to a pre-paid and flexi and is valid for bookings made from now through until the 22nd of November 2026.
Bookings can be made directly via their website – Drifter | Designer Hotel & Hostel Accommodation using the voucher code CHALLENGE2026.
Group bookings are also available. Contact groups@thedrifter.com
