Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers

We are a backpackers hostel in the vibrant town of Port Macquarie, which has gorgeous beaches where you can surf, chill at lovely cafes and visit our cute town center. It is also the home to the one and only koala hospital, which you can visit every day for free. Australia’s Billabong zoo is only 10km away.

The hostel is just a short distance from the town center, beaches, walking tracks, shops, restaurants etc. We are known for having a chilled and laid back working environment where everyone is treated as part of the family.

Life here gives you the chance to lead or take part in many activities such as surfing, kayaking, body boarding, coastal walks... But also heading to the pub for live music, nightly socials around the hostel and much more. You can just chill out next to the pool or relax in a hammock. There is something for everyone. We encourage our team to get involved and interact with backpackers and other guests in order to build a fun atmosphere.

Hi all, We're Mathilde and Sarah, two Frenchies who are so lucky to manage this beautiful hostel in Port Macquarie ! We have a super cool team by our side with Cedric our maintenance manager and Eli our kiwi receptionist. We're social and friendly and we love making our volunteers feel at home ! You can count on us to make the best out of your experience with us :) Don't hesitate to check out our volunteers reviews !

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This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.

Reviews

5.0
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Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

United Kingdom

5

ozzie pozzie is one of the nicest, most welcoming hostel environments i've ever experienced and i honestly don't think it can be topped. it has a variety of games, books pool tables and a pool which is greattt to find a hostel that you want to hang around in and not just sleep in. the work load is light and evenly distributed between the volunteers working from 9:30-12:30 so you have the rest of the day to enjoy yourself. the staff are so sweet and friendly you'll somehow make friends with everyone within like 24hours. overall banging place that is definitely recommend to any other travelers

about 2 months ago

Sweden

5

I volunteered at Ozzie Pozzie for about a month together with my girlfriend, and the experience was absolutely amazing.

When we arrived we were positively stunned at how cozy the hostel was, the pictures alone doesn't do it justice.
We immediately felt very welcomed and taken care of.

The workload is very fair, the regular day consisted of working 3 hours in the morning, doing housekeeping or maintenance.

There's a lot to discover around Port Macquarie, from great beaches and diners, to amazing nature reserves.

I can't recommend Ozzie Pozzie enough. If you get the chance, go!

2 months ago

Austria

5

Volunteering at Ozzie Pozzie was truly amazing. The staff was so nice and friendly, the hours were doable and you still had enough time to jump in the pool and relax after the shift.
We learned how such a hostel runs behind the curtains and were very grateful to get some housekeeping and gardening skills from it. We also created some deep friendships and connections with the other volunteers.
To sum up, the life in Port Macquarie and at the hostel is great and we would always do it again :)) <3

2 months ago

Germany

5

I had a great time at the Ozzie Pozzie! The staff is very welcoming and Alex & Jonathan organized some fun activities. The hostel has a very friendly atmosphere.
Staff members have their own area with cabins and a bathroom. Port Macquarie itself is a pretty and rather quiet town.

3 months ago

Ireland

5

Ozzie Pozzie was the perfect spot to start my journey around Australia. Staff and other volunteers were all so sound. The work is reasonable and they are happy to accommodate your schedule so you can pick up paid work around the town! Staff do their best to make sure you feel comfortable and included. I’ll miss the place x

4 months ago


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