Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel is only five years old, located right on the Corso in the heart of Manly.

You are a mere 80 metres from one of Australia"s premier beaches.

Spectacular ocean views.

Boardrider Backpackers offers a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, funky bars, pubs, nightclubs, shops and markets right on the doorstep. , and a short ferry ride to the world famous Sydney Harbour and Opera House or 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.

Manly is a haven for the sporting enthusiast. Manly truly has it all, a great foot ball ground, cricket ground, skate park, beach volley ball courts, tennis courts, coral reef for great snorkelling, hiking tracks, Olympic pool and one of Australia best surfing spots. All within walking distance of the hostel.

Other things to do:

Manly Quarantine Station Tour - Guided tours only allowed.

Ocean world ? only 200 metre from Manly wharf, one of the premier attraction of the area offering fun for all ages. Experience the wonders of the animal world with daily tours, shark feeding and live animal shows, you can even swin with a shark.

Manly Art Gallery - The Manly Art Gallery holds temporary exhibitions which include international touring exhibitions, high profile satellite exhibitions from the major state galleries as well as shows curated by the Manly Art Gallery & Museum.

Boardrider Backpackers doesn?t have any parking onsite however there is free parking 5 minutes walk on Sydney road on the left hand side heading from the city towards The Hostel.

If you require more secure parking, Manly Council has four car parks available 7 days a week, offering a variety of hours. Two car parks are in Central Avenue, one in Whistler Street and the other in Wentworth Street. It cost approximately $20 per day.