YHA Pittwater Eco, Sydney
Location: Bona Crescent, Morning Bay, Church Point, au
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Scenic Hillside Retreat
Breathtaking Views: Nestled on a hillside overlooking Pittwater Harbour, YHA Pittwater Eco Sydney offers stunning views of the bay and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park from its terrace.
Nature Immersion: Guests can enjoy encounters with wallabies, native birds, and possums right from the terrace, providing a unique opportunity to connect with Australia's wildlife.
Adventure and Relaxation: The hostel provides a range of activities including kayak rentals and visits to Aboriginal engraving sites, balanced with cozy amenities like a fireplace, BBQ area, and guest lounge.
To experience the beauty of Pittwater Harbour and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, book your stay at YHA Pittwater Eco Sydney today!
Important Information
Please note that you cannot drive to the hostel, this property is only accessible via ferry/river taxi from Church Point. The last ferry on weekdays is at 7pm and 6.30pm on weekends and public holidays. Water taxi's stop between 8-9pm.
If you expect to arrive after 8pm, please inform YHA Pittwater Eco Sydney in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that there are no shops to purchase food in the area. The closest shops are located in Church Point or Mona Vale.
The supervision of guests under 18 years of age remains the responsibility of their parent or legal guardian while at a YHA property. Guests under 18 years of age are not permitted to stay in Co-living shared dormitory rooms, they can only be accommodated in private rooms. For further information on the YHA child safety policy please contact the property directly.
For bookings of 10 or more guests, different prices, policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property directly.
There is paid parking at Church Point ferry wharf, just outside the Pasadena, however this can be costly. For free parking search Google Maps for Bakers Rd Church Point, it’s about a 10-15 minute walk from the ferry wharf we suggest dropping off your food, luggage and passengers at the ferry wharf while you park and walk back to the wharf.
From Church Point Wharf you will catch the Church Point ferry to Hall’s Wharf. Tickets are purchased onboard. Trips are limited so make sure you check them out before leaving.
There is an inclined trek from Hall’s Wharf to the property which may not be suitable for visitors with mobility issues. It is a 10 -15 minute walk along a fire trail to the property.
We require taking a profile photo of all guests staying in shared rooms or private rooms with a shared bathroom. If you do not wish to have your photo taken, we will not be able to accommodate you.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Policies
Check-in: 01:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Tour desk
- Massage services
- Packed lunches
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Kid meals
- Shared kitchen
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee Shop on site
- Badminton equipment
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- Invoice provided
- Smoke alarms
- Cooking class
- Express check-in
- Snorkeling on site
- Beach yoga on site
- Private picnics
- Art gallery on site
- Japanese garden
- Fishing nearby
- Water sports equipment
- Beach club nearby (surcharge)
- Hosted evening meal (reserve)
- Beach toys
- Charcoal grill
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Paddle boating nearby
Rooms Available
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
This is a dormitory room with shared bathroom facilities. Please note that linen is not provided.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Fan
- Toilet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Fan
- Toilet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
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4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
The dormitory room includes a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. The dormitory room has a terrace. The unit has 4 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Fan
- Toilet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
The twin room includes a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. The twin room has a terrace. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Fan
- Toilet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
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6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
The dormitory room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. The dormitory room features a terrace. The unit offers 6 beds.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Fan
- Toilet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
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Double Plus Three with Shared Bathroom
This is a private room with shared bathroom facilities. Please note that linen is not provided.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Fan
- Toilet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This is a private room with shared bathroom facilities. Please note that linen is not provided.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Fan
- Toilet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
Guest Reviews
- Stefania (10/5): -
- Glenn (1/5): -
- David (9/5): -
- Emanuel (10/5): - Location, staff, ambiance, cleanliness, peacefulness and friendly wallabies around Not an issue, but the extra cost of ferry and parking. However, there are free parking options and the ferry ride is beautiful.
- Carlotta (1/5): -
- Simon (9/5): Delightful location , very peaceful . Good to have kayaking available. - Stunning location , good showers / toilets and a very well equipped kitchen . GAS BBQ is a bonus . More written info about local walks would have been good . Also updated info re local matters eg the beach is inaccessible at the moment due to fallen trees , but no mention of this . In the kitchen it would be helpful if it was clearly indicated which foods are available for everyone to use . The canoes could do with back slings ( supports ) which would make them a lot more comfortable.
- jane (7/5): I would recommend this YHA 4 young fit people - wear proper walking shoes not thongs or sandals . - we took our own breakfast.Beautiful location and view of Pittwater. Very peaceful and quiet. accurate description of steep walking track from jetty at Halls Wharf to Hostel. It takes a young fit person 15 minutes but it took us 80 year olds 35 minutes and was steeper than I had anticipated. But we made it and were relieved. Tudor and Temily carried our luggage in a buggy which helped a lot.
- Isabel (10/5): -
- Andrew (1/5): I booked through booking.com and the map attached show accessible by car. This was not the case. Yo - I booked through booking.com and the map attached show accessible by car. This was not the case. You must access by ferry. I could not stay so wasted $135. As above
- liu (10/5): -
- Adam (9/5): -
- Annemarie (9/5): Wonderful weekend in nature - Really well equipped kitchen, clean bathrooms and cute rooms. Very peaceful - felt like a little island.
- Karen (9/5): -
- Anna (8/5): -
- Jane (10/5): -
- Golsa (10/5): -
- Benjamin (10/5): -
- Amandine (10/5): -
- Mooney (6/5): - Staff were friendly and. helpful. Bed and little small and soft.
- Andrew (1/5): Disappointed. Ruined my weekend due to access - Couldn’t access property so cannot provide positive experiences. The Booking.com posting is deceiving. They need to modify the property address to include *Ferry Access Only*.
- Miranda (8/5): Amazing eco hostel only accessible by boat! - I loved the building and amenities. The fire pit was awesome, and the wildlife and surrounding environment. Extremely beautiful sunrise and view. Lovely walk down to the ferry in the morning. I didn't know that I couldn't drive to the location. Google Maps showed me that it was possible, but I got stuck at the gate in the national park and had to catch a water taxi. More prominent information about this would have been great. Also, I didn't know it was a 15 min walk uphill on a dirt track. I navigated this in the dark.
- Pratik (10/5): Exceptional -
- Dani (8/5): Fabulous getaway close to Sydney - Awesome location, friendly staff. Noisy guests but with a full house over the long weekend there's bound to be one. Second night was blissfully quiet.
- Efren (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful and special property, need a ferry to reach it. Spectacular surroundings, pity it was raining quite a lot and we didn't have the chance, but need to go back again. Staff gave me good tips where to park the car and how to reach the hostel. Super friendly staff and unforgable As it was raining quite a lot, i felt it was a bit cold in the room. Maybe some heater would have been nice, also to dry socks, etc. Im sure in summer this place is (even more) amazing.
- Carla (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful location, clean and tidy. Nice and quiet Nothing, it was great
- Brian (9/5): Superb -
- Jon (8/5): Great isolate escape for the budget traveller - If you want a cheap escape in an unusual location this may be for you. You will need to enjoy other peoples company and also kayaking and bushwalking. Fairly small and groups a little on op of each other. Managers could have been a little more engaged, but were friendly.
- Borad (10/5): Exceptional -
- Akavit (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sabine (9/5): Will go back with some friends! - Location. Setting. Kayak hire. N/A
- Liesl (8/5): Very good -
- Vivian (6/5): Pleasant -
- Maarten (8/5): Very good -
- Yasmin (9/5): Superb -
- M. (10/5): Exceptional - the nature all around this cozy hostel was beautifull! i saw a lot of wildlife and beaitiful nature!
- Stefano (9/5): Superb -
- Paul (10/5): Loved it! - Incredible location, with lots of wildlife to see, friendly staff and nice areas to relax. Plus kayaks, walks and SUPs! Not as difficult to get to as I thought, public transport was smooth!
- Piers (10/5): Exceptional -
- Natalie (10/5): Exceptional -
- Rupert (10/5): Exceptional -
- Marine (10/5): Exceptional -
- Suleyman (10/5): Exceptional -
- Hannah (10/5): Exceptional - I had the best time staying here over the long weekend. The hostel is nicely set up with a large kitchen, games room, deck overlooking the bay, and a fire pit for roasting marshmallows at night. It was so tranquil waking up to birdsong in the morning and spotting wallabies in the field. The coffee and kayak rental was excellent as well. Hoping to revisit in the warmer months!
- Corinne (10/5): Exceptional - A wonderful stay at an amazing place . Loved the setting and a wonderful space . Great rooms with river views , really well stocked kitchen and comfortable reading room. Loved the coffee and morning espresso , and the cheese plate was fabulous. Our host Georgia really went the extra mile to make our stay great. Super helpful and always smiling . Thank you ! Nothing !
- Humphries (10/5): Exceptional -
- Ainin (10/5): perfect weekend eco retreat - the location is perfectly located within the nature. while the climb up to the property took about 10mins, it was manageable. the property is also clean, well-maintained and tidy. the hosts were also friendly and very helpful. had the best stay recharging and connecting with the nature.
- Dominic (10/5): Best spot for solitude and getting away from it all with the best hosts imaginable - Awesome getaway with lots to do for free. Great wildlife…and awesome staff Nothing
- Maya (10/5): Exceptional - The vibe was great. Nature everywhere - it was beautiful One hour to nearest supermarket
- Sujay (10/5): Exceptional -
- Jessica (9/5): An amazing time to restore in this hidden gem. - The location is amazing. It’s the prefect place to take a break and enjoy nature and quietness.
- Ulrike (9/5): Superb -
- Louise (8/5): Very good -
- Sanne (10/5): Great moment away in nature! -
- Ruben (6/5): Nice place but need improvements - The view and surroundings It was not clean, fridge didn’t work and our door couldn’t lock
- Dennis (10/5): Exceptional - friendly stuff, great view when eating outside all good
- Ankit (8/5): Very good -
- Deirdre (10/5): Beautiful tranquil escape - Beautiful tranquil escape
- Karen (10/5): Undiscovered gem! - A wonderful location, great hostel, brilliant hosts!! And the coffee was 10 out of 10. We’re coming back 🤗 Nothing, it was perfect for us
- Sophie (10/5): My friend and I had the best few days staying here Bergia and Katie were so helpful and lovely we couldn’t recommend it - It was so peaceful and quiet we loved it! N/A
- Dominique (8/5): Very good -
- Heeju (10/5): Wallabies! - A place that is nature-friendly and very treasure-like. It is hard to go and a noisy guest. However, an immediate action by the manager :)
- James (10/5): Exceptional - Liked it, great lizards and paddle board
- Yvette (10/5): Exceptional - Such a beautiful spot!! Highly recommend.
- Katy (10/5): A YHA with a difference in the most stunning location - The location as the only operating hotel on the peninsula is amazing. Great value for money. The managers Katie and Bergia were so welcoming and helpful, giving advice on walks and bringing up coffee in the morning :) I felt so at home here. The kitchen is large and well-supplied, and the lounge area is really cozy with a huge fireplace. I did some fantastic walks around the national park from the YHA and I highly recommend the ferry from Palm Beach to the top of the peninsula too. *Note that you can only get here by ferry so come before dark!* Nothing
- Golsa (10/5): Exceptional -
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