Mad Monkey Coogee Beach Sydney
Facilities & Amenities
- Bar & Restaurant
- Beach Views
- Shared Dorms
- Private Rooms
- Luggage Storage
- Lock Boxes
- WiFi
- Towels
Mad Monkey Coogee Beach, Sydney is the first Mad Monkey Hostel in Australia! The hostel is found right on Coogee Beach. It’s the perfect location to reach all the best things to do in Sydney, including the famous Coogee to Bondi Coastal Walk. Stay with Mad Monkey ‘Down Under’ for the friendly service and social atmosphere we’re known for all over Asia.
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WHEN TO GO
Australia is in the southern hemisphere, so the seasons are opposite of the northern hemisphere. With excellent weather nearly all year, the best times to visit are spring, summer and fall.
CUSTOMS & ETIQUETTE
- Tipping: Tipping isn’t expected, but is of course appreciated. In more upscale touristy spots, it may be more expected. 10% or $5 for your meal/service is sufficient.
- Communication: Australians are very casual, direct, and humorous when communicating. Honesty is appreciated and arrogance is looked down on.
- Dating: The bill is usually split on a date, men aren’t expected to pay.
- Bring Your Own at restaurants: Alcohol is very expensive in Australia so many restaurants are “BYO” and you’re welcome to bring your own bevvies.
- Drinking with friends: Aussies typically take turns (“shout”) buying rounds of drinks.
WHAT TO EAT
- Vegemite
- Barbecue
- Meat pies & sausage rolls
- Tim Tams
- Flat white coffee & piccolo lattes
- Pavlova
- Lamb & kangaroo
Mad Monkey’s first Australia Hostel is conveniently located in the Coogee Beach area of Sydney. This up-and-coming neighbourhood full of cafes and restaurants sits right on the beach, and our hostel has great views out over the surf and sand. Our hostel is easy to find (it’s right on top of a McDonald’s). Here are directions to get to Mad Monkey, wherever you’re traveling from.
Getting to Mad Monkey Coogee Beach from the airport:
By bus: Take the 400 bus from Bay 21 (International) or outside Qantas arrivals (Domestic) in the direction of Bondi Junction. Get off at Randwick. Change to a 372, 373, or 374 bus towards Coogee Beach Terminal. Get off at McDonald’s. Look up and you’ll see Mad Monkey – ring the doorbell for access.
By taxi: Ask a taxi to take you to Coogee Beach, and jump out at McDonald’s. We’re above the restaurant – ring the doorbell and come on in.
Getting to Mad Monkey Coogee Beach from Central Station:
Take the 372 bus direct to Coogee Beach. Get off at McDonald’s. We’re above McDonald’s. Ring the bell and come on up.
Getting to Mad Monkey Coogee Beach from Circular Quay/City Centre:
Take the 373 bus direct to Coogee Beach. Get off at McDonald’s. We’re above McDonald’s. Ring the bell and come on up.
Getting to Mad Monkey Coogee Beach driving from west:
Follow any road into the city.
Use Cleveland Street to reach Anzac Parade.
Turn left onto Alison Road (follow signs to Randwick & Coogee Beach).
Follow Alison Road, past Randwick Race Course, past Belmore Road, past Avoca Street.
Turn right onto Carrington Street.
Turn left onto Dolphin Street.
When you reach Oval we are directly opposite, above McDonald’s. Ring our bell and come on in.
Getting to Mad Monkey Coogee Beach driving from north:
Follow any road into the city.
When you cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, stay on the Eastern Distributor.
Take the Rnadwick exit onto Anzac Parade.
Turn left onto Alison Road (follow signs to Randwick & Coogee Beach).
Follow Alison Road, past Randwick Race Course, past Belmore Road, past Avoca Street.
Turn right onto Carrington Street.
Turn left onto Dolphin Street.
When you reach Oval we are directly opposite, above McDonald’s. Ring our bell and come on in.
Getting to Mad Monkey Coogee Beach driving from south:
Follow any road past the airport along Southern Cross Drive (do not enter the Eastern Distributor).
Stay in the left lane and turn right onto Dacey Avenue.
Go straight at the next set of traffic lights onto Alison Road (follow signs to Randwick & Coogee Beach).
Follow Alison Road, past Randwick Race Course, past Belmore Road, past Avoca Street.
Turn right onto Carrington Street.
Turn left onto Dolphin Street.
When you reach Oval we are directly opposite, above McDonald’s. Ring our bell and come on in.
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