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
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (10)
Restaurant
Garden
Arcade/game room
Library
Front-desk safe
Living plant wall
Self-serve laundry
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Garden
Laundry facilities
Arcade/game room
Barbecue grill(s)
Free self parking
Children's toys
Room options
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Full Circle Studio and Gallery - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Crater Lakes National Park - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
Lake Barrine - 7 min drive - 10.3 km
Lake Eacham - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
Getting around
Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 82 min drive
Tolga Station - 15 min drive
Cairns Gordonvale Station - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Malanda Bakery - 12 min drive
Yungaburra Whistle Stop Cafe - 4 min walk
Gallo Dairyland - 6 min drive
Nick's Restaurant & Yodeller's Bar - 9 min walk
Kiestone Kafe - 12 min walk
About this property
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Yungaburra. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails.
Languages
English, German
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay free (dogs only)
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
LOB_HOTELS
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Toys
What to do
Canoe
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Boat tours nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Library
Arcade/game room
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture & ecosystem education
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
ROOM
Room amenities
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Energy-saving switches
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
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Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: AUD 50.00 per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Wallaby Eco Lodge Hostel Yungaburra
Wallaby Eco Lodge Hostel
Wallaby Eco Yungaburra
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel Yungaburra
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Frequently asked questions
Does On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel?
Yes, dogs stay free. A deposit of AUD 50.00 per stay is required. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, fishing, and hiking. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel like?
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel is a short 18-minute walk from Curtain Fig National Park and 4 minutes' walk from Artistree Gallery.
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On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 2, 2025
Great hosts
Lesley
Lesley, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
May 16, 2025
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
marian
marian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 25, 2023
beautiful place to stay
Joel
Joel, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 13, 2024
Loved the communal atmosphere
Beautifully maintained and clean
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 22, 2024
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
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 28, 2025
Excellent! Fast internet, lots of amenities, free tea and coffee.
Kaidan
Kaidan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 22, 2024
This place is a beautiful oasis. My stay here was amazing and relaxing
angelo
angelo, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 4, 2024
Great value for money. Clean and quiet. Great atmosphere.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 8, 2023
Nice clean and quiet property, with friendly staff.
Marion
Marion, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 19, 2023
Love it here, had a great time 😃
Phillip
Phillip, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 26, 2024
When travelling on a budget, it was great.
Alf
Alf, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 14, 2024
A fantastic hostel. Clean, quiet and convenient.
Leah
Leah, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 3, 2024
Great price
Klaus
Klaus, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 2, 2024
Good nights sleep. Nice area for chatting & meeting up
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 29, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 25, 2022
Well situated in very pleasant yungaburra.the communal area layout makes interaction easy. Kitchen facilities were great.
suzanne estelle
suzanne estelle, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 24, 2024
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.
Thomas
Thomas, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 15, 2023
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.
Todd
Todd, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 25, 2022
Great place. Great staff. Very welcoming.
Brian
Brian, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 22, 2025
We are two French backpackers who stayed at the hotel from 19/03/2025 to 22/03/2025. The check-in went very smoothly, and the two girls at the reception were attentive and available throughout our stay.
The place is quite small, with around twenty guests, which makes it both quiet and friendly. Moreover, Veronica kindly left a note on our door to let us know that one of her friends could offer us a job for the day.
The check-out also went very well, and we were advised to visit the market, just a two-minute walk from the hotel, which takes place every Saturday.
We highly recommend this hotel with our eyes closed!
Loïc
Loïc, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 9, 2023
Clean, organized, friendly and very comfortable.
Jeanie
Jeanie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 21, 2024
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.
Jaelen
Jaelen, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 20, 2024
Very clean
Susanne
Susanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 20, 2023
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
Alastair
Alastair, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Sep 7, 2024
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!