My ItinerarySydney Hostel - Pittwater YHA
Address
Sydney - Pittwater YHA
Halls Wharf
Morning Bay via Church Point
2105 Sydney
Australia
Tel. +61-2-9999-5748
Fax. +61-2-9999-5749
pittwater@yha.com.au
Hostel Overview
Pittwater YHA is a hillside lodge nestled over Morning Bay in Ku-ring-gai National Park. This hostel is an easy escape from the busy city life of Sydney and ideal for groups. Attractions include bushwalks to lookouts and Aboriginal engravings, plus from the hostel you can see native birds, wallabies, possums and goannas.Please bring all food with you to the hostel. Due to limited water supply, guests are asked to supply their own linen. Alternatively, linen hire is available for a fee.
Hostel bed capacity
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Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | 1 hour bus journey from city to Church Point then ferry and 15 minute walk uphill. 156 & E86 (E86 peak hour only) direct buses from Manly Wharf and Central Station. L88/L90 from Central, change to 156 at Mona Vale. |
| Parking: | VIA CAR: There is a public, pay-and-display car park at Church Point. VIA FOOT/BIKE: Arrive by foot/mountain bike via West Head Road/Towlers Bay Track. We recommend to pack lightly, preferably using a backpack. |
| Sea port: | From Church Point public wharf take a ferry or water taxi to Halls Wharf then 15 minute walk on bush track uphill following YHA signs to hostel. Last ferry 7pm weekdays, 6.30pm weekends. YHA members receive 10% off full return ticket with Church Point Ferry Service. Water taxis available at all times. |
| Location: | 30km from Sydney CBD - Water access to hostel only via Halls Wharf, then 15 minute walk on bush track uphill following YHA signs to hostel. If arriving after dark, bring torch to see sign posts and reflective markers. |
| Airport: | From Sydney Airport take train to Central Station then bus. |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Historical sites nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Hiking area | | Forested/wooded area |
| Hostel with a difference | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Sheets for hire |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Sports |  | Rates include local tax |
 | BBQ |