Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motel is close to a variety of restaurants, cafes, funky bars, pubs, nightclubs, shops and markets right on our 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.

·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 premiere beaches

·Spectacular ocean views

We offer a wide range of activities and tours at our reception including Surfing trips, Ski/Snowboarding tours, Kite boarding, Skateboarding, Boating/Fishing trips, Blue mountains tours, Hunter valley wine tours, Oz/Nz experience tours, Dive trips and discounts at a variety of shops in Manly.

Some 15 beaches stretch over 50 kms, From Manly Beach to Palm Beach.

Manly has been one of Sydney's major tourist attractions for years. Manly is one of the world's most popular surf beaches and has some great waves. At the very north end of Manly beach is Queenscliff, a rivermouth setup with a very good left off the point if the sandbanks are working.

At the very southern end of Manly beach is a walk way which takes you to Fairy Bower one of Sydney's best, and most famous point breaks.

Freshwater is a small beach which is just around the point from Manly and can have some very good waves for beginners and is a popular bodyboarding break.

Dee Why Point is one of the great point breaks of Sydney but only take on this one if you can handle heavy take-offs.
Long Reef offers a wide selection of reef and beach breaks that work in a wide variety of swell and wind conditions.

Collaroy is a great wave for learners especially in the big southerly swells.
Narrabeen is one of the most consistent waves in Sydney. North Narrabeen is a rivermouth surf break which is also one of the best around.

Turimetta Point is a small point break which has some good lefts and short rights in N to Ne swells. Access is difficult and is only recommended for experienced surfers.

Warriewood is a pretty small beach but does get some good swell so it is worth checking out.

Newport Beach has several breaks from the northern headland to the southern end of the beach which is a long thin reef so expect some good waves most days.

Palm Beach is a long open beach where Home and Away is filmed and can have some good surf if you are lucky.

The COMMON AREA is the centre of the hostel, visited by all guests to eat, drink, chat or relax in front of the television.

KITCHEN
The kitchen is large and modern with large preparation areas, new ovens, microwave ovens, gas hobs, ample secure food storage lockers and refrigeration.
The kitchen and dining area is cleaned daily, and containers are supplied to keep food separate. Cooking utensils are also supplied.

LINEN
Board Rider Backpacker provides all linen including blankets and pillows.
For extended stays we will gladly supply you with fresh linen on request.

CATERING
All cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils are supplied. Buckets with labels are supplied on arrival for guests to store perishable food.

Bar, Continental breakfast provisions available, Courtesy vehicle, Games room, Internet access, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Television, Tour desk

Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motels offers a variety of rooms types including 4/8 bed Dormitory rooms, Private rooms with shared bathroom, Family rooms and Deluxe rooms with ensuite bathroom. All Private rooms have television, iron and iron boards, Tea and Coffee making facilities and fresh linen. The building also features a large lounge, chill out area, dining room with wrap around balconies with ocean views, a large fully functional kitchen with oven, stove, and dishwasher, and a relaxing sun drenched rooftop terrace with BBQ and 360 degree views of Manly .