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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
The current price is NT$1,495
NT$1,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9

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
  • 129 sq ft
  • 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
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
34 Eacham Road, Yungaburra, QLD, 4884

What's nearby

  • Artistree Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Curtain Fig National Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Crater Lakes National Park - 5 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 59 min drive - 75.8 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 60 min drive - 76.5 km

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
  • ‪Mr Belson - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Botanica Yungaburra - ‬5 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 does it cost to stay at On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel?

As of 2025/11/29, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel on 2025/12/8 start from NT$1,495, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hostel, Ideal to visit the lakes!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay off the water. Lots to see in the area. Great service and very clean! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Great communication from Veronica and Bella was very welcoming….a heater for those cold nights would be great too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mr kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Due to arrival of a bus tour group we were invited to join the dinner group. Excellent bbq food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here when visiting the Tablelands
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yuri

They have cancelled the booking literally 2 hours before we arrive and no other room option was available for us!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean room and toilet/shower. Wel enquipped kitchen. Parking on dirt road across the street. Rooms are noisy and there were tours arriving on the days I was there, they were very loud in the early morning at 6:30.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. Even an open fire at night. Loved the outside/inside bathroom. Cotton sheets and and a non squeeky bed would have made it perfect
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a beautiful oasis. My stay here was amazing and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the communal atmosphere Beautifully maintained and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wai Min William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs Bella and Veronica are very nice. Makes us feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and quiet property, with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it here, had a great time 😃
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic hostel. Clean, quiet and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for money. Clean and quiet. Great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hostel in Australia…..maybe in the world 😎🙏

Fantastic hostel with nice facilityes and a great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Fast internet, lots of amenities, free tea and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When travelling on a budget, it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024