Located right in the middle of Manly Beach, Boardrider is more than just a hostel – it’s a lifestyle. We work during the day, hit the beach on our days off, and hang with our friends at the BYO rooftop bar when the sun sets. We’re always out and about, discovering everything Manly has to offer.
What makes Boardrider different than any other hostel? Many hings, but here are the top six!
We can help you find work.
You wake up in the morning here at Boardriders, eat some brekky out on our balcony while watching all the people walk by down on the Corso, and then head downstairs to check our job postings. Each morning we have new postings and openings for all sorts. You can find everything from long term to one-off jobs.
The best part?
No experience needed.
We provide jobs that you can be trained for right on the spot. Many of our labour jobs don’t even require that you speak the best English. If you are a traveller looking for some extra money, that’s great! If you are looking to stay longer, that’s great too. Whatever your language or skill level, we can work with you.
How do we do this, you may ask?
We advertise in local papers of the Northern Beaches. Not only do we find employers, but employers find us. We work with various different kinds of employers.
We’re a Working Hostel – But Not in the Middle of Nowhere.
Most working hostels you’ll find in Australia will be in the boonies, on a farm, or quite far away from any big cities or action. That’s what you come to expect here in Australia – if you want to work, you must go fruit picking or labouring on a farm far away. But that is not the case here. Boardrider is right in the middle of the action while also being a working hostel. We have not come across any other hostels like this.
Central Manly Location
You legitimately cannot get any more central than our location right on the Corso (Manly’s central pedestrian street). Our balcony looks out over the middle of Manly, with an ocean view. You can hear all the buskers playing on weekends and can do some great people watching from the balcony as well. Apartments in this area will rent for thousands of dollars, but despite its premium location, Boardrider are industry standards but competitive. It takes less than 2 minutes to walk from our front door to the sand. All the nightlife and restaurants are within an arm’s reach as well.
Boardrider has a BYO deck bar with BBQ facilities.
We know you are on a budget – which is why we have our very own BYO rooftop bar.
During the warmer months,we have a few events each month at our rooftop bar- from live guitar, BBQ’s, and much more. There’s nothing but good times up here.
Perfect for Students or Travelers Wanting to perfect their English.
Many of our hostel guests are also here to learn English. They go to classes by day, and socialise with other Boardriders by night. You will always be chatting with people up in the common room and around the hostel, and will constantly be using and improving your english skills.
Amazing Community of Friends
Life in Manly is hard to beat. That’s why people who come to visit end up staying a lot longer than expected. There are many people who have lived with us at Boardrider for a while. The social atmosphere is what makes hostel life great in the first place, and what makes Boardrider even better. You make lifelong friends here.
Beach Lifestyle
As they say, Manly is 14.5 km by road from Sydney and 1000 km from care! Just a 30 minute, beautiful ferry ride or 12 minutes fast ferry Manly to CBD Sydney. Manly has a totally different, much more laid back lifestyle. Slow it down a little and get stuck into Manly’s beachy yet active lifestyle. Come over and try some of the amazing food, great nightlife, or other activities Manly has to offer – like yoga, beach volleyball, hiking, snorkeling, and more. Get together with some friends from Boardrider for even more adventures.
Stay tuned for more case studies from real Boardriders.
Boardrider Backpackers 