We continue our list with the advantages of living in Australia. Many people call it “the lucky country”. You have to come and see with your own eyes. If you look for budget accommodation Sydney, the best thing for you will be to stay at a Manly hostel. You can save precious funds and, at the same time, explore Manly Beach, one of the most popular beaches in the world.
Why should you come to Australia?
Weather and nature are perfect in Australia
Australia is home to so many spectacular landscapes, from spectacular beaches to tropical rainforests, national parks, forests, deserts. The Great Barrier Reef of North Queensland is famous all over the world. If you love sunshine, then Australia is the perfect place for you. In Australia you can enjoy the warm weather throughout the year. You can simply forget of harsh winters! You will have the chance to spend the Christmas holiday on the beach. This is definitely something…
Clean and safe country
Did you know that Australia is considered to be one of the cleanest countries in the world? Moreover, you will find also a safe country. The rate crime is extremely low. If you want to live in a safe environment, you should choose Australia. Your children will be safe here.
High economic growth
Global financial crisis is a real problem these days. Luckily, Australia is not too affected by this economic crisis. On the contrary, we can speak about a high economic growth here. Moreover, the unemployment is extremely low. The good news is that there are excellent job opportunities in Australia. Needless to say, in Australia, the entrepreneurs are encouraged to create their own business. This domain is extremely accessible as long as you have an excellent business plan.
Different housing options
It is great to know that Australia offers different housing options, regardless of your budget. You can opt for a house in a big city like Sydney or, on the country, for a house in a suburban area. It is true that rents are not too low. If you want to live the Aussie experience and you are not ready to buy a property in Australia, consider staying for a while in a hostel. For example, if you want to stick to a certain budget and, at the same time, you want to be close to Sydney, staying at a Manly hostel represents your best option.
There are great opportunities to consider when it comes to moving to Australia.

Everyone knows that Australia is considered to be the country of surf. On the other hand, not too many people know that Manly is considered to be the city of surfing in Australia. It is true, there are great beaches you can explore. The selection process is difficult. The most renowned is Manly beach. This is the main reason you should book Manly accommodation and explore the Aussie lifestyle! Not too many people know that Manly is one of the world’s five surfing reserves. When it comes to surfing, Manly has a rich and spectacular history. For instance, do you know that the first known body-surfing contest took place at the Manly Surf Club carnival in 1908? More than 100 years ago! Needless to say, it is also great to know that Manly hosted also the first ever Surfing World Titles in 1964. Manly was also home to 7x world surfing champion Layne Beachley!
Staying at a Manly hostel represents your best option, especially if you are looking for budget accommodation. If you decide to stay at Manly Bunkhouse, we have a great surprise for all the people who like surfing: surfboards for free rental! They are personalized with art by the manager of the hostel.
Manly Beach is a famous Australian beach and one of the most spectacular places on Earth.

It is widely known the fact that some people consider Australia to be the “lucky” country. More and more people all over the world dream about moving to Australia. There are so many things to discuss on this subject. If you are not sure about your options, stay a while in Australia and experience the Aussie lifestyle. For example, many backpackers come here and spend quality time. At the end of their journey, many of them decide to move here. If you look for budget accommodation Sydney, for example, you can easily choose a Manly hostel. Take some time and enjoy life in Australia. At the same time, pay attention to all the details regarding the costs of life in Australia!
Here are 3 reasons to move to Australia:
High salaries and wages
It is known all over the world the fact that Australians have some of the highest salaries. The minimum wage is generous, therefore many people dream about migrating there.
Affordable health care
Luckily, all permanent residents and citizens of Australia have access to affordable health care. This is definitely something to consider when you decide to move to a foreign country.
Great entertainment opportunities outdoors
Australians adore spending most of their time outdoors. This is great. Moreover, when it comes to sceneries, all the beaches in Australia are spectacular. One of the most popular beaches is Manly beach. Book accommodation at a Manly hostel and discover one of the most beautiful places on Earth!

Almost 2 weeks till Mother’s Day! Do you have any plans for this special day? It is widely known the fact that Australians celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May. This signifies that this year, Mother’s Day will be celebrated on May, 10th. Not too many people know that in the United States of America, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the same day. When it comes to European countries, things are a little bit different. They celebrate Mother’s Day on March, 8th.
Regardless of the day of the celebration, Mother’s Day has the same symbols all over the world. People celebrate this special day by showing their appreciation for the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. Most of the cases, this special day is spent in family.

Gifts on Mother’s Day
Not too many people know the fact that it is an Australian woman who is credited with having started the tradition of giving gifts on Mother’s Day. Janet Heyden, a resident of Leichhardt Sydney, started a campaign in 1924 to collect gifts for lonely aged mothers.
These days, Australians offer flowers, chocolates, and cards on this special day. It is interesting to know that the carnation is the symbolic flower of Mother’s Day. Manly is a great place to bring your mother on Mother’s Day. Book accommodation at a Manly hostel and celebrate this special day in a spectacular place!

Hello, Backpackers! Win free grocery shopping!

Hello, backpackers all over the world! We have a surprise for you. You have the chance to win a voucher. This is just our way of saying “Thank you!” to our loyal customers!

What do you have to do to receive the voucher?

When a guest refer to us a new guest (someone who had never been staying with us previously) and the new guest decides to book a minimum stay of 1 week, the person who has referred the new guest will receive a $20 voucher from Coles supermarket. Book accommodation at a Manly hostel, make new friends, spend quality time here and, at the same time, receive our voucher. This sounds great, don’t you think?

Do not forget to tell all your friends about Manly Bunkhouse! We provide budget Manly hostel accommodation for international students, backpackers and other visitors in a quiet beachside location in Manly beach. Our guests will simply adore our amazing location. Moreover, shops, bus stop, local restaurants and coin operated laundry are just a short walk from our front door. Manly is the perfect destination for anytime holiday, summer or winter.
What is there to know about our budget accommodation Manly? It is great to know that each and every room in Manly Bunkhouse has its own bathroom and kitchenette equipped with mini fridge and kettle. Needless to say, Fresh linen and Free WiFi is supplied. We provide also a huge common room, commercial kitchen and an outside courtyard and backyard with BBQ amenities. You will have the chance to meet new friends and have lots of fun. We have a movie evening every week, you can play cards, etc.
Do you permanently want to know what you can do in Manly? The good news is that our guest guide and events board is updated periodically with upcoming events and information of things to do in and around Manly. See our friendly staff for ideas! It is great to know that the French owner, Cathy Carney and her friendly team speak fluent French, Portuguese and Spanish. They can easily provide you all the necessary information about Manly.
More and more backpackers decide to spend some time in Australia. If you are one of them, come and stay also in Manly. You will definitely not regret this. Do not forget to claim your voucher if you’d refered a friend to stay with us. We have been given away few cards already!

Manly is perfect for anytime holiday, summer or winter.Even if it rains, there are great places you can visit or walk along the seaside and enjoy beautiful Manly. If you booked accommodation at a Manly hostel, you will have lots of fun, even if it rains outside.For instance, at Manly Bunkhouse, there is a huge common room where you can easily meet new people and make new friends.It is widely known the fact that hostels are extremely popular when it comes to making new friends.In fact, this is one of the main benefits of staying at a hostel, instead of a hotel.
Popular activities for rainy days
There are great ways you can spend quality time with your friends in a hostel, even if outside the weather is not too friendly. For example, playing cards is one of the most popular “activities” of international students staying at Manly Bunkhouse. Moreover, the guests are also invited to the movie evening. Foxtel (cable tv), DVD and Blue-ray are also available.People from all over the world opt for cheap accommodation Sydney and decide to stay at a hostel.The cultural diversity is huge, this is the main reason, international students and backpackers can experience different customs.Rainy days can also be great in Manly because you can spend quality time with the new people in your life.

 

 

The Manly’s history is fascinating.  Did you know that the original owners of the region around Manly, the Kay-ye-my people date back 20,000 years ago?  Book accommodation at a Manly hostel and learn more about the history of these places.  Captain Arthur Phillip encountered the indigenous people in 1778.  The story is extremely interesting.  Captain Arthur Phillip chose to get to know them by capturing a man named Arabanoo.  He was dressed in European clothes, trained in English and renamed ‘Manly’ in honour of his demeanor.  This is where the region got its name.
Did you know that the Australian bathing revolution started in Manly?  It is said that colonial soldiers stripped of and swam naked in the ocean.  In 1833 sea bathing was banned during the hours of daylight.  Unfortunately, Manly was isolated for many years.  Things changed in the 1850’s when Henry Smith built Manly’s first hotel and shopping avenue between the harbour and the ocean.  Moreover, he backed the first Sydney ferry service to Manly.

 

In 1902, William Gocher, a famous newspaper mounted a public campaign calling on people to bathe in the daytime – they did – wearing neck to knee ‘bathing costumes’.  One year later, Manly became the first beach in Australia to embrace surf life saving.  Progress did not stop here.  In 1904, Manly became the first beach in Australia to employ a professional lifeguard.

What Makes Manly Beach So Special?

Who has not heard of Manly Beach?  Manly Beach is a famous Australian beach and one of the most spectacular places on Earth.  Moreover, Manly Beach is one of the most renowned beaches for surfing.  Do you know that Manly is considered to be the city of surfing in Australia?

Its History Definitely Makes It Special!

The history of Manly definitely makes this place unique.  Discovering the fascinating history of a place is always a real challenge.  This applies also to Manly!  Book accommodation at a Manly hostelandtake some of your time and do some research!  You will be surprised to discover that the beach was named by Capt. Arthur Phillip after he was impressed by the indigenous people living there.”Their confidence and manly behaviour made me give the name of Manly Cove to this place”.

 

So Close To Sydney

 

Manly Beach is extremely accessible.  There is a short 30 minute Ferry ride from Sydney’s Circular Quay.  You can spend quality time at Sydney visiting great museums, attending wonderful opera events or festivals.  After a few days at Sydney you can simply come and relax at Manly Beach.  You will definitely forget all of your problems and, at the same time, you can benefit of budget accommodation Sydney.

Manly In Trend

Manly has always been in trend.  Believe it or not, it was one of the first seaside resorts to allow daylight swimming and surfing back in 1903.  This was definitely something.

Manly Beach Facilities

 

If you decide to spend some time at Manly Beach, you will be surprised by its great facilities: picnic area, ocean swimming pool, public toilets, showers, garbage bins, electric BBQ, kiosk, parking.  Needless to say, the beach is patrolled.  After some hours of surfing, you will definitely be hungry.  No problem!  You can enjoy a delicious meal in of Manly’s many restaurants and cafés.  You can opt for an international menu or you can eat something traditional.  Live the Aussie experience, discover new traditions and customs!  You will end up loving them!

 

More and more people all over the world decide to spend here great moments from their life.  Do not forget the fact that Northern Beaches attract over 8 million visitors a year.  This is definitely something.  Manly is alive 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year with annual festivals, beaches, bike trails and spectacular sceneries.  It is true that water activities aboun

More and more international students all over the world are extremely familiar with staying at a hostel.  This way, they stick to a certain budget and, at the same time, they make new friends.  Needless to say, there are even more great advantages when it comes to staying at a Manly hostel.  Here are some of them:

1. Hotels are cheaper

It is widely known the fact that hostels are cheaper than hotels or Bed & Breakfasts.  The good news is that you will save precious money and you will be able to afford a longer stay and outings.

2. Meet new people and make new friends!

Hostels have common areas that can be shared by guests from all over the world. This way, you will meet new people, you will listen to stories and anecdotes and you will make new friends.

3.Activities at the Hostels

It is great to know that hostels usually organize different activities such as parties, movie night, or barbecue.

4.Services

There is a real competition among hostels.   This is the main reason hotels permanently try to come with great offers: Free Wi-Fi, lockers, luggage storage, room service, free coffee and the use of a fully equipped kitchen.  Most of the rooms have their own toilet.

5. Friendly atmosphere

If you decide to book budget accommodation Manly, hostels represent a smart choice.  Moreover, they are well known for the hospitality offered by the staff.  These people speak 3 or 4 foreign languages in order to communicate better with their guests.

6.A variety of rooms

There are so many possibilities when it comes to the type of room you can choose.  You may ask for a single or double room or for a room for three, four, six or eight guests. There are different rooms for different people with different budgets.

7. Cultural diversity

Hostels are full of international students.  This is the main reason you will have the chance to learn foreign languages and improve your French, Spanish, English, Portuguese, Italian or German.

9.Great promotions, discounts

Many hostels welcome their guests with a drink.  The longer you stay at a hostel, the more consistent the discount will be.  All the students whopresent an enrolment statement or student ID get up to 10% discount, for example, depending on the season and how long they stay. This is great!  Anyway, prices are higher when it comes to the holiday season (Christmas, New Year’s Eve).

 

This Friday, Australians celebrate Good Friday.  What is there to know about this important day?  If you come to Australia this weekend, you will have the chance to spend quality time and discover the Easter traditions.  It is great to know that Good Friday is the start of a four-day weekend.  Australians spend time with their family and friends.  Good Friday is a religious and national holiday in Australia.  It is held on the Friday before Easter Sunday.  Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.  It is widely known the fact that Jesus died on the cross on Good Friday.

Prepare yourself for a long weekend!

If you decide to come to Manly and celebrate Easter here, prepare yourself for a long weekend!  If you want to book budget accommodation Manly, staying at a hostel represents a smart choice.  It will be wise to do some shopping in advance.  Keep in mind that on Good Friday schools, post offices, different other organizations are closed.  Needless to say, stores and other retail outlets are also closed.  When it comes to public transport, some of the services are often restricted.

 

Lots of sporting events

Different sporting events start on Good Friday.  For example, Three Peaks Race in Tasmania starts in the afternoon of Good Friday.  Do not forget also about the Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race and the Easter Racing Carnival in Sydney.  Opt for a Manly hostel if you want to attend the Easter Racing Carnival!

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