Halls Wharf via Church Point, Morning Bay, Pittwater Bus 156, E86 to Church Point then ferry to Halls Wharf Tel (02) 9999 5748 Websitewww.yha.com.au
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This is one of Australia's most beautifully located hostels. It is on a secluded hilltop overlooking Pittwater and the surrounding area is home to wildlife including wallabies and cockatoos. The hostel is a big old house with loads of charm. The hostel's facilities include a big common room with a fireplace and lots of books plus a fully equipped kitchen and an outdoor area with a barbecue. Accommodation is in small dorms with verandas where you can sit and enjoy the stunning views. It is a low-tech hostel with no TV so you can enjoy the ancient art of conversation.
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Price Dorm bed $30 ($27 HI/YHA) Double room $75 ($67.50 HI/YHA) Family room $102 ($92 HI/YHA) Prices are in Australian dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
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Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park
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Sydney, Australia
A special Sydney Paradise 15 April 2002
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(Review ID: 9074)
A beautiful hostel set in Kurringai National Park overlooking Pittwater. Getting to this hostel requires a short ferry ride and a 15-20 minute uphill walk. Accomodation is fairly rustic, but theres a good kitchen and a balcony with views to die for. Visits from the surrounding bush of Possums, Wallabies and Lizards are common. Canoes are available for use I'm a Sydneysider and have often stayed at this hostel on weekends and always return feeling as though I've been to another world. Pittwater is a secret kept from many international vistors, I believe its the most beautiful part of Sydney. I've also written a review of the Bellingen hostel which is another special place.
