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13 May 2025
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14 May 2025
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2 Adults - 0 Child
1 room
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Hotel Description

Located in Yungaburra, On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel is a 4-minute drive from Lake Barrine and 6 minutes from Lake Barrine. This hostel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Crater Lakes National Park and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Lake Eacham. Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Professional property host/manager

Pets not allowed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Check-in from: 4:00 PM
Check-in by: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out by: 10:00 AM

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Essential workers only - NO

Important information

Special Instructions
The front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 8 AM - noon
  • Monday - Sunday: 4 PM - 8 PM
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Instructions
  • 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
Minimal age
18
Spoken Language

English

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Parking available

Dining services

Concierge

Laundry

Entertainment

Non-smoking

Other

Barbecue grill(s)

Laundry facilities

Arcade/game room

Garden

Library

Safe-deposit box at front desk

Picnic area

Number of restaurants - 1

Bicycle rentals on site

Free self parking

Wheelchair accessible – no

Hotel reviews

9.6
Exceptional41 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.4/10
Service9.6/10
Comfort9.0/10
Condition9.0/10
Neighborhood8.8/10
Amenities9.0/10
10/10
Exceptional
Kaidan, 28 Jan 2025
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Excellent! Fast internet, lots of amenities, free tea and coffee.

10/10
Exceptional
Chris, 20 Nov 2024
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Great place

10/10
Exceptional
Peter, 04 Nov 2024
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Great value for money. Clean and quiet. Great atmosphere.

10/10
Exceptional
Jaelen, 21 Oct 2024
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This was a lovely place to stay. I stayed in one of the private “go rooms”, which was like a private room made from a trailer on wheels. It was surprisingly cozy! I liked how there were sufficient share facilities and a large kitchen/dining area. The place was centrally located in town, making it easy to walk down to the park to go look for platypus. I’d recommend it.

10/10
Exceptional
Janet, 13 Oct 2024
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Loved the communal atmosphere Beautifully maintained and clean

2/10
Poor
S, 06 Oct 2024
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A small box-room likes garden shed.

I won't stay here again. Just a bed and shelves. Threed steps down and walk to outside toilet and shower room, very difficult at night. Very small hand basin, can not properly brush teeth or wash face.

10/10
Exceptional
Susanne, 20 Sep 2024
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Very clean

10/10
Exceptional
Mark, 07 Sep 2024
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Great vibe and staff

8/10
Excellent
Paul, 07 Sep 2024
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Really nice hostel in Yungaburra, and the night canoe was a fun experience. I’m only docking a star because our Expedia reservation that we paid in advance was nowhere in their system, and we only got a room (that we booked months beforehand) because there happened to be availability. This worked out fine for us in the end, but the hotel needs to work this out to avoid issues in future. Expedia also says the check in time is 4pm when it’s actually 2pm, so there is some disconnect here. Other than that, we’d stay here again!

10/10
Exceptional
Thomas, 24 Aug 2024
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I enjoyed my three nights at On the Wallaby because of the nice peeps and the quiet area it was in. It was clise to where I had to be. Bed was comfortable.

10/10
Exceptional
Andrew, 11 Aug 2024
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Loved it!

8/10
Excellent
Klaus, 03 Aug 2024
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Great price

10/10
Exceptional
Peter, 03 Aug 2024
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😎

8/10
Excellent
Mary, 02 Aug 2024
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Good nights sleep. Nice area for chatting & meeting up

8/10
Excellent
Alf, 26 Jul 2024
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When travelling on a budget, it was great.

10/10
Exceptional
Joel, 21 Jul 2024
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Love staying here when visiting the Tablelands

10/10
Exceptional
Paul, 22 Apr 2024
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We have stayed here twice before on our trips to the tablelands it's always clean safe and a great atmosphere with excellent staff and facilities

10/10
Exceptional
Leah, 14 Feb 2024
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A fantastic hostel. Clean, quiet and convenient.

10/10
Exceptional
angelo, 22 Jan 2024
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This place is a beautiful oasis. My stay here was amazing and relaxing

10/10
Exceptional
Phillip, 19 Oct 2023
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Love it here, had a great time 😃

10/10
Exceptional
Todd, 15 Oct 2023
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After multiple stays, it gets better each time. It's a very welcoming and home-like atmosphere. The staff are always friendly and helpful, the rooms are nice and the location is really convenient. The amenities are great too and it very nice to meet fellow travellers.

10/10
Exceptional
Marion, 08 Oct 2023
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Nice clean and quiet property, with friendly staff.

10/10
Exceptional
Joel, 25 Sep 2023
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beautiful place to stay

10/10
Exceptional
Helen, 30 Aug 2023
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Found it really pleasant..

8/10
Excellent
Laura, 31 Jul 2023
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Loved the eco reminders and sustainability features. Great education for travellers.

10/10
Exceptional
Alastair, 20 Apr 2023
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Really friendly staff, great feel to the place. Only sub standard was the bed was very creaky and you woke your partner when rolling over or moving

10/10
Exceptional
Jeanie, 09 Mar 2023
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Clean, organized, friendly and very comfortable.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 13 Sep 2022
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A great hostel in a lovely town

Had a good stay at On The Wallaby. It's a well established hostel in a quaint country town. Good kitchen facilities and our room was comfortable. Possibly the best shower in a hostel I've ever experienced. There's parking opposite the hostel on the grass outside. Be aware there's limited reception hours, so plan your arrival appropriately.

10/10
Exceptional
Brian, 25 Aug 2022
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Great place. Great staff. Very welcoming.

8/10
Excellent
suzanne estelle, 25 Aug 2022
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Well situated in very pleasant yungaburra.the communal area layout makes interaction easy. Kitchen facilities were great.

10/10
Exceptional
Brent, 28 Jun 2022
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Little gem in Yungaburra

Fantastic lodge in Yungaburra, suitable all ade groups, great facilities, very friendly

8/10
Excellent
Andrew, 27 Jun 2022
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Very friendly, comfortable stay. Comfy bed, great communal spaces, including a fire pit out the back … well located to all Yungaburra and surrounds has to offer… I’d recommend it to anyone wanting a comfy, friendly base in the area

10/10
Exceptional
Janet, 08 May 2022
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Monica is a great host. Helpful, friendly and keeps the place very clean. I’m of an older generation and felt very comfortable. Great for families too. Would recommend.

10/10
Exceptional
Patrik, 18 Apr 2022
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I've stayed @ on the Wallaby twice and will continue to do so when in the area again. It's a beautiful Queenslander. Odd to say, but I really like the bathroom area. Slate floor and walls mixed with timber and the added decor, it's a really cool area. The kitchen has just about every utensil, pot, pan etc you could need to prepare and cook all meals. The garden and communal areas are really comfortable to hang out in. Loved filling my drink/water bottles up each day from the magical water tap!

10/10
Exceptional
Susie, 08 Feb 2022
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My husband and I are over 70 but we were treated with warmth and friendliness from the youngsters staying here. The facilities are exciting, innovative and immaculate and Monica is just lovely. She made sure we had everything we needed and as though that wasn’t enough, she whipped up a delicious batch of pumpkin scones. Just great

10/10
Exceptional
Stephanie, 21 Dec 2021
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Just as lovely as ever. Good vibes, well equipped comfortable lodge with just the right amount of everything excellent value for money! Thank you :)

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 14 Sep 2021
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Happy hostel

Hostel is well set up, well organised, eco friendly and clean. Diverse clientele - international and Australian, babies and more experienced travellers.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 27 Jul 2021
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It’s a really nice Hostel with a lovely garden. Beautiful showers and rooms!

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 18 Jul 2021
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Convenient and close to everything. Accommodated my needs and were very friendly and helpful. Thanks guys...

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 29 Jun 2021
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Very friendly staff and great atmosphere

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 18 Jun 2021
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Lovely friendly staff Jess Comfy bed and clean

10/10
Exceptional
Courtney, 05 Jan 2021
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Great Eco Lodge

Perfect hostel for a budget backpacker in the Tablelands. The hostel is clean and very well laid out with a big shared kitchen. Book exchange as well as board games in the common room as well as free tea and coffee. Staff are friendly and always on hand. Highly recommend.

6/10
Fair
Tom, 30 Jun 2020
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A cheap and cheerful Hostel in Yungaburra centre. The room was ok but not made how we ordered it and the bedding smelt a little damp.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 16 Jan 2020
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the gardens were nice the noisy washing machine was bad

10/10
Exceptional
Bruce, 21 Oct 2019
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Great Backpacker stay

Great Backpacker stay has all you need and very freindly staff, the night caone trip is a must

10/10
Exceptional
James, 20 Jan 2019
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Great little hostel tucked away

We had a double bed private room, although the hostel was very quiet during our stay with only a couple others staying in the shared rooms. The was very clean and provided everything we needed during our stay. Would recommend.

10/10
Exceptional
Kerri, 11 Oct 2018
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Great location. Comfortable room. Great kitchen, laundry, bathroom facilities. Will certainly return

10/10
Exceptional
Ferelyth&Graeme, 19 Jul 2018
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Family style hostel catering for older couples (us!), as well as various independant travellers and a bus load of young people at the same time. Our room was secure, private and clean, shared cooking and bathroom facilities as expected. We chose to join in the Aussie BBQ for dinner, reasonable value for money, but could easily have walked to one of several local eateries. The highlight for us was walking quietly along the stream at dusk as we had a good view of several platypus in the wild. We sort of viewed a tree kangaro - more as a brownish blob in the high trees. Had a much better view of the tree kangaroo at the Tea Planation the next day. We were impressed with the variety of activities and equipment on offer for the energetic. Definitely recommend On the Wallaby

10/10
Exceptional
Nicole, 25 May 2017
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On The Wallaby is absolutely fantastic! Maree is an absolutely gem and she goes above and beyond for all the guests. Mum and I decided to spend another night and Tracey moved everything around so that could be possible and we could stay in the same room. Mum was super stoked on that! The lodge is beautiful and super clean. What I loved the most was their dedication to being green. They're doing it all right. My mum has never done hostels before and she loved it there. It was her favorite of the entire trip, and that says a lot! Thanks again to the entire team for everything.

10/10
Exceptional
Roland, 29 Jul 2024
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We loved this place. It was superclean and a great kitchen with everything you could need for a good meal. Big fridges and cupboards to keep your goods safe and cold. Lots of games, big washing machines, good vibes, great staff.

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