Swagman News

THIS WEEK AT THE JOLLY SWAGMAN SYDNEY HOSTEL:

Another Jolly busy week at the Jolly Swagman, which has been enjoying all the blessings of full occupancy in high season- always remember to let reception know if you wish to extend your stay, and always book ahead to avoid disappointment.

Guests have been enjoying the new activities provided by our newly inducted entertainment managers Nikki and Charlotte, including a free sausage sizzle every Friday night! (even when it is pouring down with rain); as well as nights out to Empire hotel, O'Malleys and the Sugarmill where guests can enjoy free entry and often a free drink on arrival. Contact reception or your entertainment manager for a run down of the nightly excursions!

THIS WEEK IN SYDNEY:

Highlights of the week couldn't top the Spencer Tunick exhibition, as part of the 2010 Mardi Gras festivities. Over 5200 people from all walks of Sydney life: young and old, bald and beautiful, man and woman, gay and straight; eccentrics and down right creeps packed the Sydney opera house forecourt to strip completely nude for a series of photographs at 4am. What an event it was! Many of the Swagman's guests and even staff took part in this momentous occasion.

SYDNEY WEATHER:

Showers are finally easing, looking forward to sunshine after a few cloudy days early in the week. Top temperature 32 degrees celcius.

SYDNEY TIP OF THE WEEK:

Have you purchased a VIP card yet? Available at reception for only $38, this card is a must for any serious backpacker. It includes hostel discounts at thousands of premises across Australia, Fiji and NZ as well as a points reward scheme, a concession pass for coaches and non-local trains as well as a FREE 500KM GREYHOUND BUS PASS!

Get yours today!

DID YOU KNOW?:

The kangaroo and emu are featured on the Australian Coat of Arms as a symbolism for prosperity as neither of them can walk backwards. Ironically, they can both be eaten and their meets feature in the delicacy known as "coat of arms sausages".

Jolly Swagman Backpackers Sydney Hostel, 27 Orwell Street, Kings Cross, NSW 2011
SKYPE: Jolly.swagman.backpackers | E: stay@jollyswagman.com.au | PH:  (02) 9358 6400
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