At Mad Monkey, we’re all about community and good vibes. We host weekly social events to bring guests together, with favourites like pancake nights, pool tournaments, beach games, and sports days. All in-house guests will get the lowdown on what’s happening during your stay—so don’t miss out!

Monday
✨🥞 Monday Pancake Night! 🍓🍯
Travel fam, stacks are on from 7pm—flip, top, and tuck into pancakes while meeting new mates in the common room. Cozy vibes + sweet treats!
📍 Hostel Common Room
🗓️ Every Monday
⏰ 7:00pm

Tuesday
✨🧠 Trivia Tuesday @ Coogee Bay Hotel! 🍻
We’re heading to the Sports Bar for trivia—bring your brain, your banter, and your A-game. Free entry, 6:30–9:00pm. Book online or just walk in for a shot at a CBH gift card. 🙌
📍 Coogee Bay Hotel — Sports Bar
🗓️ Every Tuesday
🕡 6:30–9:00pm
💸 Free entry | 🏆 Prizes up for grabs

Wednesday
🥾🌊 Wednesday Morning Coastal Walk!
Start your day with sea breeze and sunshine ☀️
Join us every Wednesday morning at 8:55 am in the common room for an adventure along the iconic Coogee to Bondi coastal walk.
We’re lucky to be right at one end of the trail—come explore it with the crew!
📍 Meet in the Common Room
🗓️ Every Wednesday
⏰ Meet 8:55 am | Depart 9:00 am
💬 Free & friendly | 🥾 Great views, better company

Wednesday
🎱🏆 Wednesday Pool Tournament @ Coogee Bay Hotel!
Rack ’em up from 7:00pm—free to enter and you could win up to a $100 CBH bar tab.
Sign up with Jamie by 6:30pm at CBH to secure your spot.
📍 Coogee Bay Hotel
🗓️ Every Wednesday
⏰ Sign-up 6:30pm | Break at 7:00pm
💸 Free entry | 🏆 $100 bar tab up for grabs

Thursday
🍷🧀 Wine & Cheese Night
From 7:00pm in the Common Room — bring your fave bottle (or box) and settle in for chill chats, tasty nibbles, and new mates.
📍 Hostel Common Room
🕖 7:00pm
🔖 Wine and Cheese Included

Friday
✨🌊 Friday plan? Sorted.
👟 Fridays · 4:30 pm
Meet: Common Room (arrive 4:25 pm)
Come for a run-around and some friendly competition—no gear required.

Saturday
✨🥞 Saturday Hostel Brekky! 🥓☕
Travel fam, roll out of bed and meet us in the common room for a cozy, communal breakfast.
Perfect for swapping tips, making friends, and fueling up for adventures. 🥐🍳
📍 Hostel Common Room
🗓️ Every Saturday
⏰ Morning vibes + new mates

Sunday
🎶🕺 Groovy Sunday Sessions
Vibe out every Sunday from 7-8:30pm—with goon on arrival to kick things off.
👥 Guests only — don’t miss out, book your stay to join!
🗓️ Sundays | ⏰ 7:00–8:30pm
🥤 Goon on arrival

Movember
November 2025
🧔 Mad Monkey Coogee Beach x Movember
We’re proud to be supporting Movember — raising awareness for men’s mental health, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.
📸 Get involved!
Take a fun photo with our Movember props and post it online, tagging
👉 @madmonkeycoogeebeach
Help us start conversations and raise awareness for men’s health issues this Movember! 💙

Thanksgiving
Thursday 27 November 2025
🦃 You’re Invited! Thanksgiving Feast at Mad Monkey Coogee Beach 🍽️🐒
This Thanksgiving, we’re serving up good vibes, great company, and plenty of food!
Whether you’re far from home or just love a good feast, come hang out, share a plate, and celebrate with your Mad Monkey family. Everyone’s welcome — bring your appetite and your best stories! 😋🦃

Movie Marathon
Tuesday 23 December 2025
Get cozy and join us for a Holiday Movie Marathon filled with festive favorites, snacks, and good vibes!
📅 Date: Monday, 23 December
🕓 Time: From 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Common Room
Bring your comfiest blanket, grab some popcorn, and settle in for an afternoon of Christmas classics and laughter. ❤️

Christmas Eve
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Christmas Eve Karaoke! 🎤
Come belt out your favourite tunes and spread the festive cheer.
📅 24 Dec | 🕕 6–9 PM | 📍 Common Room
Bring your room mates, grab a drink, and let’s make it a night to remember! 🎅🎵

Christmas Day
Thursday 25 December 2025
🎅☀️ Christmas BBQ at Mad Monkey Coogee Beach! 🎄🐒
We’re celebrating Christmas Day the Aussie way — with a BBQ by the beach and plenty of good vibes! 🇦🇺🔥
Come for the feed, stay for the fun — it’s Christmas, Mad Monkey style! 🎄🌴🔥

Boxing Day
Friday 26 December 2025
Come recover with us after Christmas! 🎄
Join your Mad Monkey family for a hangover-friendly Boxing Day breakfast before heading off to the races.
Date: Thursday, 26 December
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Common Room

Royal Randwick
Friday 26 December 2025
Let’s celebrate Boxing Day at Royal Randwick!
After our family breakfast , we’re heading to the Boxing Day Races.
📅 Thursday, 26 December
🎯 Royal Randwick Racecourse
Dress up, bring your mates, and come enjoy one of Sydney’s favourite summer traditions! ☀️🐎

Recovery Swim
Saturday 27 December 2025
🏖️ After the festive feasts and celebrations, it’s time to refresh and recharge!
Join us for a Christmas Recovery Swim — the perfect way to shake off the holiday hangover
📅 Date: Friday, 27 December
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Coogee Beach
Bring your towel, good vibes, and a splash of holiday spirit! 🎅🌊

New Years Eve
Wednesday 31 December 2025
End your year in style with good food, great people, and sunshine vibes!
Join us for a BBQ Bash to send off 2025 the right way
📅 Date: Tuesday, 31 December
🕙 Time: From 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Common Room / Outdoor BBQ Area
Bring your appetite, your friends, and your best festive energy — let’s make the last day of the year one to remember! 🎇🥳

New Years Day
Thursday 1 January 2026
Welcome 2026 with a Family Breakfast! 🥞
Join us at 9 AM on New Year’s Day in the Common Room for a cozy breakfast with your Mad Monkey family.
Relax, recharge, and kick off the year in style! 🌅✨
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