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On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

Cairns - QLD · Australia

34 Eacham RoadView location

9.4/10Excellent119 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition9.2/109.2
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities9.4/109.4
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About On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

Located in Yungaburra, On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel is a 3-minute drive from Crater Lakes National Park and 6 minutes from Lake Barrine. This hostel is 4. 3 mi (6. 9 km) from Lake Eacham and 8. 1 mi (13. 1 km) from Malanda Falls.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. This hostel also features wireless Internet access (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Free self parking is available onsite. At On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.

Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

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With a stay at On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel in Yungaburra, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Curtain Fig National Park and Crater Lakes National Park. This hostel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Eacham and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Lake Barrine.

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.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare

Check-in and check-out

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

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours Professional property host/manager Ecotourism Australia ECO Certification Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets allowed (no fees) Pets cannot be left unattended

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open during the following times:
    • Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Saturday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Sunday - 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.
  • 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
    • This property uses some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

Nearby attractions

Yungaburra Markets 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Artistree Gallery 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Curtain Fig National Park 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Full Circle Studio and Gallery 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Yungaburra National Park 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
The Afghanistan Avenue of Honour 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Lake Barrine 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Crater Lakes National Park 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Lake Barrine 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Freemans Forest Private Nature Reserve 4.9 km / 3 mi
Lake Eacham 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Mount Quincan Crater Nature Refuge 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Mount Quincan Nature Refuge 5.6 km / 3.4 mi
Lake Barrine to Lake Eacham Rainforest Corridor Nature Refuge 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Lake Barrine 7.4 km / 4.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 9
  • hostel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Garden
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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  • Bed in dormitory BASICBed in dormitory • BASICBED.Z1

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    Bed in dormitory BASIC

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Room code: BED.Z1

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  • DOUBLE COMFORTDOUBLE • COMFORTDBL.OM

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    DOUBLE COMFORT

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    Room code: DBL.OM

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • TWIN ECONOMYTWIN • ECONOMYTWN.EY

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    TWIN ECONOMY

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    Room code: TWN.EY

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  • FAMILY ROOM BUNK BEDFAMILY ROOM • BUNK BEDFAM.BK

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    FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: FAM.BK

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • FAMILY ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMFAMILY ROOM • WITH SHARED BATHROOMFAM.FH

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    FAMILY ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: FAM.FH

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

9.4
Excellent
119 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
9.4 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Janet
Loved this property. Old Queenslander, so well maintained and exceptionally clean. it was budget so no on-suite. Had to go downstairs to go to the toilet at night, but lights came on automatically as required, also some rooms were downstairs. It was self check in when we arrived, but a welcoming note was there telling us our room etc. We then relaxed out the back in a small topical oasis, before walking to the pub for dinner. Excellent facilities were available for self catering. The next morning a staff member was present who was very helpful with advice. Would certainly stop here again. lots of books and games, would be great for a group as well.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
Adam
One of the cleanest and comfiest hostels I've ever stayed at. The place was completely spotless, showers were amazing, slept SO WELL.

The guy at reception was so great!.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Neil
Good and clean! Great staff!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Pauline
Loved our stay even though it was only one night. We are two ladies in their late 60's, we felt very safe. We booked a family room, plenty of room for us, toilets and showers close by. Very clean facilities and very friendly. Would recommend and would stay again, very relaxing.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
David
Staff and property wonderful
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2026
Margy
Extremely competent helpful staff, v attractive highly functional share areas, more than adequate private room, quiet location tho close to town centre. Best value accommodation I've had in years.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2026
Jessica
Staff are so friendly and informative about what there is to do around the Tablelands.
We stayed in one of the private rooms with aircon and it was really clean. Showers were amazing. The area in which you cook/eat, hangout and toilets were always spotless. Would recommend to anyone, and planning our next stay already!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Jan 2026
Ann
Room was great, walking distance to the lovely Yungaburra village, Peterson Creek walking track and platypus viewing platform. Also a lovely outdoor area with hammocks and eating area
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2026
Angela
Walls of room were a bit grubby, pillows really hard, but besides that, it was great
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2026
Mykle
Nice and clean, great spot, always a good time when we stay here.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2025
Cristina
The place was great and truly felt like home. The decoration was thoughtfully designed down to the smallest detail, with a lot of care, making it incredibly cozy and welcoming. Everything was spotless clean, super nice and warm. The only small issue was the upstairs light being on all night, which came into the room.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2025
CHRIS
Love it here! Awesome staff and facilities. Thank you and see you again for the next visit.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2025
Tammara
Excellent accommodation, thank you for having me
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2025
Alison
Awesome place with lots of character and everything you need.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2025
Tammara
Friendly staff, thanks for having me
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2025
Michelle
Clean comfortable room. Great amenities. Very relaxing, calming eco friendly area. Would happily return. Staff friendly and helpfull. Close to everything including the lake.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Nov 2025
Bich Ngoc
It’s a cute little place for a night rest. The bed and mattress need updating though. It creaked
every time I moved.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
Santiago
Really nice hostel, Ideal to visit the lakes!
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
11 Oct 2025
Yuri
They have cancelled the booking literally 2 hours before we arrive and no other room option was available for us!!!
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2025
Jordan
Great location and service 🙂
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Ken
Xxx
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2025
Sang Wooi
The room was beautifully done up and clean. The amenities including the kitchen in the lodge was sufficient to cater the large crowd. Staff was friendly and helpful. The lakes at the national park were amazing. We enjoyed the walk around the lakes although we did not sight many birds.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2025
Jazminka
Beautiful spot to stay
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Graham
Great place to stay off the water. Lots to see in the area. Great service and very clean! Thank you!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2025
Marina
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.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
27 Aug 2025
Shaw
Even though I believed I booked with cancellation policy. Between Expedia and On The Wallaby refused to refund my booking.

This is after a major vehicle accident and my wife calling up asking for cancellation with compassion
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Aug 2025
Patrick
Bon séjour
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2025
Peter
Due to arrival of a bus tour group we were invited to join the dinner group. Excellent bbq food.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2025
Lesley
Great hosts
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2025
Jason
Great stay. Great communication from Veronica and Bella was very welcoming….a heater for those cold nights would be great too
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2025
marian
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
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2025
Wai Min William
The staffs Bella and Veronica are very nice. Makes us feel at home.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
Loïc
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!
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2025
mr kyle
Great location and value
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2025
Kaidan
Excellent! Fast internet, lots of amenities, free tea and coffee.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2024
Chris
Great place
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2024
Peter
Great value for money. Clean and quiet. Great atmosphere.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2024
Jaelen
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
Janet
Loved the communal atmosphere
Beautifully maintained and clean
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
06 Oct 2024
S

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2024
Susanne
Very clean
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2024
Mark
Great vibe and staff
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Sep 2024
Paul
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!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2024
Thomas
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
Andrew
Loved it!
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2024
Klaus
Great price
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2024
Peter
😎
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
02 Aug 2024
Mary
Good nights sleep. Nice area for chatting & meeting up
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Jul 2024
Alf
When travelling on a budget, it was great.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Joel
Love staying here when visiting the Tablelands
Leisure Friends

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On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
34 Eacham Road, Yungaburra, Australia

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