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When staying at the Wood Duck Inn there are plenty of activities organised by our friendly staff to keep you entertained. From day trips to Sydney's best beaches to enjoying a traditional Aussie BBQ. Share a cold beer with your new and old mates whilst overlooking the stunning view of Sydney from our rooftop.

These and the following activities all help create a chilled atmosphere within the hostel, where you can feel at home and meet heaps of other great people:
Wednesday nights - Aboriginal Cultural night with traditional Aboriginal dancing & didjeridoo playing. Also, interactive information talk on Aboriginal history and culture with all your questions answered.
Woodduck Harbour cruises - once a fortnight we hold a party aboard a 35ft catamaran cruising for approx. 6 hrs around one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. A great way to see Sydney's amazing sights and enjoy a few drinks and bbq whilst meeting new friends.
Wood Duck BBQs on the rooftop.
Activities and lunch at some the best locations in and around Sydney.
International Soccer Championships and other Sporting challenges.
Organised tours to the World Heritage Blue Mountains.
Surfing and other adventure activities.
Monday Quiz nights at Hotel William downstairs, heaps of prizes given away up to $500 cash.
Join the Wood Duck Team on Tuesday Night's for the biggest backpacker night and mixed pool comp in Sydney. Again there are loads of prizes given away and enjoy cheap drinks all night.
Thursdays you can jump on Sydney's only pub crawl, to take you on the party bus around Sydney's best bars.

Outlined below are suggestions for daily itineraries to allow you to get the most out of Sydney's lifestyle and attractions and take advantage of the Wood Duck Inn's perfect location.

Spend your first day orientating yourself around the inner city. Grab a map from Reception and discover our beautiful city by foot. A great walk from the hostel is through to the park opposite the hostel, down through the domain & past the Art Gallery to the Royal Botanical Gardens. There is a lookout with a great view of the Opera House & Bridge. You can then walk along the water to Circular Quay. MUST SEE Darling Harbour, The Opera House, Harbour Bridge & Rocks area. Get out on Sydney Harbour, either by cruise or ferry and you will soon see why it's famous for its beauty. Try to see it at night as well as during the day.

Check out the city beaches. Catch a bus to Bondi Beach from the street along side of the hostel. Do a coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee or Bondi to Bronte then back to Bondi. Along the way you'll pass Tamarama, Clovelly and Bronte beaches. All of these beaches are fantastic, so go for a swim at any one of them or all of them! Grab a beer in one of the great pubs in Coogee then catch the bus home.

Visit the beautiful Blue Mountains on a Day Tour. See Reception for the best deals.

Catch the ferry to Taronga Zoo. The animals here probably have the best view of the city! Visit the Aquarium in Darling Harbour, or catch a ferry to Watsons Bay. It's next to South Head where the entrance to the Harbour is. You can take a mini harbour cruise through Sydney's 'Exclusive' bays on the way. There are great cliff walks, quiet beaches and lookouts over the harbour and out to the sea. There is also a great pub on the water to have a drink and enjoy the sunset over the city.

Jump on the bus to the Northern beaches - Collaroy, Palm Beach, Whale Beach etc. Palm Beach is actually where they filmed the popular Aussie soap Home & Away.
Or another great beach is Manly, a beautiful surf beach. You could actually catch the ferry from Circular Quay to Manly, another great way to see the Harbour. Stroll along the corso to pick up some fish and chips or visit some pubs. Saturdays and Sundays are the best time to visit for you shop-aholics because of the markets. There is some nice local artwork and souvenirs to be bought for all the relo's back home.


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East Sydney 2010
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