Hannah (Pictured Center) is a Californian backpacker from Berkeley (near San Francisco), who’s been travelling for about a year and a half. She’s another one of our Boardrider long term residents. After graduating from University and spending a year in California working at a “boring” desk job, she decided to do what most Americans don’t … More Hannah’s Story “A Backpackers Utopia”
Photography by our very own Boardrider – St – Amand Photography Boardrider Backpacker Hostel is a paradise for surfers. Whether you’re a surf bum who’s been traveling the world chasing waves or just a beginner, Boardriders is the place to be. We are minutes from the beach with a balcony overlooking the waves, and no … More Boardrider Backpackers: A Surfers Paradise
Because the rain finally stopped this weekend and Sydney’s looking really beautiful we figured it was time for a Boardrider trip to the Blue Mountains, as a few of us hadn’t been. We rented a cheap car in Manly and drove up early morning. The Blue Mountains are just a 2 hour drive outside of … More Boardriders in the Blue Mountains
Hi, I´m Jenny. I am the Job Centre Coordinator for Boardrider Backpackers. I work with the hostel and local companies to help guests find work quickly and easily. In my role, I talk with local managers and find out what jobs are currently available. These are then listed on the Jobs Board for residents to … More Jenny story: From England to BB Job Centre
Boardrider is known for having a lot of long term residents (which alone speaks volumes to how awesome it is!) Some have been here for three months, some up to six or eight. But we have one resident here who blows everyone out of the water when it comes to the amount of time spent … More 1000 Days in a Hostel: Felipe’s Story
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 BYOB rooftop bar when the sun sets. We’re always out and about, discovering everything Manly has to … More 6 Reasons to Come Work, Stay, and Play at Boardrider Backpackers
