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On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Curtain Fig National Park

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Surrounded by the natural beauty of Crater Lakes National Park, On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel offers a unique retreat. Explore the garden, challenge yourself in the arcade/game room, or unwind with a book from the library. With free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities at your fingertips, this hostel is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy bike rentals and barbecue grills.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Budget Queen Room - Fan Only | WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Queen Room - Fan Only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Fan
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning | WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
34 Eacham Road, Yungaburra, QLD, 4884

What's nearby

  • Curtain Fig National Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Full Circle Studio and Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Crater Lakes National Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Lake Barrine - 7 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Lake Eacham - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tolga Station - 15 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Top Rail - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yungaburra Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Botanica Yungaburra - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mr Belson - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Silver ash cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

Hostel near Curtain Fig National Park
Located close to Crater Lakes National Park, On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel provides a garden, an arcade/game room, and a library. Active travelers can enjoy canoeing at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A living plant wall, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a vegetable garden, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel offer amenities such as WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 4 bathrooms with showers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Canoeing
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 detached shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM), Saturday to Saturday (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: AUD 50.00 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Wallaby Eco Lodge Hostel Yungaburra
Wallaby Eco Lodge Hostel
Wallaby Eco Yungaburra
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel Yungaburra

Frequently asked questions

Is On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of AUD 50.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel located?

Situated in Yungaburra, this hostel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Curtain Fig National Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Crater Lakes National Park and Lake Eacham. Lake Barrine and Platypus Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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