Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers YHA

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 was an amazing first Worldpackers experience for me. The team here are so welcoming and I immediately felt at home!
Housekeeping is the main job here but there were opportunities to do some gardening and other maintenance jobs. Rarely did we run over our two hours.
Port Macquarie itself is what you make of it, with the many beaches and plenty of cafes to visit, and you are almost guaranteed to meet some amazing people here!!
Thank you so much Ozzie Pozzie for letting me stay here, I had such an incredible time and I will hopefully be back one day in the future <3

about 2 months ago

United States

5

Ozzie Pozzie provided a GREAT first Worldpackers experience! Sarah, Vicky, and the rest of the staff were very welcoming and understanding of some travel delays I encountered. They were always so helpful and accommodating while creating a fun space for volunteers. The experience is truly what you make of it, but you have everything you need to make a memorable trip in Aus.

The work is quick and easy, and the amenities were super useful! Port is a beautiful city that I've come to love. Ozzie Pozzie became a home away from home, and I will miss it dearly!

about 2 months ago

United Kingdom

5

Amazing little hostel to stay in and work for. Super close to the city, beach and shopping. The staff here as so nice and great to work for. Highly recommend this stay

4 months ago

Canada

5

I am very grateful to have worked at the Ozzie Pozzie and for the people I have met. Sarah was a very understanding, communicative, and caring boss and I learned a lot from her leadership and hospitality skills. I became very close friends with the other workers and am truly sad to be leaving. The accommodation was amazing. I shared a cabin with one other girl for three weeks and had my own room for the other two weeks. There is a lot of space at the Ozzie Pozzie to relax, read or just hang out. The atmosphere is chill while still being respectful of everyone’s needs.

5 months ago

Germany

5

I really enjoyed volunteering here and had the best time in Port Macquarie! The staff is just the best and is helping you whenever you need help :) The hostel is super organised and the work is pretty easy. We were always done after 2 hours but it didn't really feel like work as we were listening to music and worked in a team. After work, we just relaxed at the pool, went surfing or played cards. Can highly recommend this place and would always come back! And thanks to Vicky, Sarah, Mathilde, Vanessa & of course the rest of the team <3

5 months ago


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