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"This could be a brilliant hostel but I found it in desperate need of a clean & a lick of paint." — source Hostelworld
More information on Boardrider Backpacker
The BoardRider Backpacker Manly is Manly's newest purpose built hostel located in the heart of the northern suburb. The central location offers a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, bars, nightclubs and shops right on our doorstep. You are a mere eighty metres from one of Australia's premiere beaches, and a short ferry ride on the world famous Sydney harbour to the centre of Sydney This perfect location gives you the opportunity to experience Australian beach culture at its best, while only being seven miles from the heart of the city. Whether it's surfing, shopping, or just relaxing on the beach, Manly truly has it all.Boardrider Backpacker and Budget Motel, offers many local deals to for guests. Some of these deals include:1. New Brighton Hotel - 1/2 price beer, happy hour all night.2. Surfer HQ - Half price surfboard hire.3. Corso Breakfast - $9.90 - $10.004. Honolulu Grill - Breakfast $6.005. Martys Cafe - Breakfast special6. Boatshed - Entry/link
Directions
You can take the train to Circular Quay. As you walk out of the train station at Circular Quay the ferry terminal will be right in front of you, walk to terminal 4 and purchase your ticket to Manly.This is the best way to go because the ferry ride takes you past two of Sydney's most famous landmarks, The Sydney Harbour Bridge and also the Sydney Opera House.The whole trip takes around 3/4 hour. When you arrive in Manly we are only a 2 minute walk from the ferry terminal, just walk directly across the road from the ferry terminal onto the pedestrian plaza and walk up the left hand side until you get to The New Brighton Hotel turn left and we are located just around the back of the hotel.The whole cost of the trip costs around$10.
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