The shuttle to the centre could run at least once during the afternoon.

Stayed in May 2024

Lynn, a hostel employee, was consistently rude from the outset. Despite our request for an early check-in due to a grueling overnight bus journey, she insisted we wait the full four hours until the official check-in time, despite the rooms being prepared. This lack of empathy was disappointing and left a sour taste from the beginning. Furthermore, when friends staying in a different accommodation within the vicinity wished to use the shuttle service, Lynn refused, even when they offered to pay. Their only crime was not being guests at the hostel, yet they were denied access to a service they were willing to pay for (even offering to pay for a room just to be able to use the service). During checkout, we encountered another stressful situation. Despite having followed the hostel's sign-up system three days prior for the shuttle back to Noosa, we found ourselves unable to board due to a large tour group taking up all the baggage space. Lynn's response was indifferent, offering no solutions or assistance, leaving us to awkwardly stack our backpacks in the aisle, some three backpacks high! Adding to the frustration, a particularly rowdy tour group disrupted the hostel's usually peaceful atmosphere one night. Their loud music, singing, and slamming of doors diminished the enjoyment of other guests who had been relishing in the tranquility of the surroundings.

The kangaroos were everywhere, around 50-100 of them freely roaming the area, which was quite special. The lake, restaurant, and lodges were conveniently located within a couple of minutes' walk. The pizza at the restaurant was enjoyable, and there was even live music one night. We also went on an Everglades tour directly from the hostel. I'd recommend staying here for one night, maybe two at most, as the shuttle bus became a bit inconvenient after three nights. However, for the chance to experience the kangaroos, one night is definitely worth it!

Stayed in May 2024

Bathroom is a little bit small. It was full in the morning as everyone wants to be ready before 10AM.

Amazing place! In the middle of nowhere surrounded by kangaroos. The hostel is really clean and well organized. The rooms are tiny but comfy and quiet, you can only hear the chipping birds in the morning. Don't forget your mosquito spray!

Stayed in May 2024

Rooms were tiny. To fit 4 people in a cabin was very squeezed. Buses to & from the centre could maybe have been a bit more regular.

Kangaroos everywhere and felt very close to nature! Lovely scenery.

Stayed in March 2024

The shared area outside doesn't have any comfy seats.

Stayed in May 2024

1 sink in the kitchen

Wild animals, in nature, close to Noosa and other areas of the coast, lots of space and things to do for a group. And reception is very friendly and ACCOMMODATING!!! Would 100% return.

Stayed in May 2024

The 4 bed dorms are very small. There is no space for 4 people with backpack. There was no cleaning in the 4 days we stayed there (all 4 people were there for 4 nights). Upon checkout, we had to strip the bed and bring the sheets next to the reception. Bathrooms were more or less ok. All lights go off at 10pm. There was a shuttle that goes to town 3 times a day and that heads back to the hostel 3 times a day. Times are not ideal. And it’s far from the city center. So better have a car to move freely.

I went there to see kangaroos

Stayed in April 2024

Extremely small room. Almost no space for luggage. Extremely humid. Bathrooms were not very clean and kitchen is outside, as well as tables. If you like a camping style hostel, you'll like it :)

There was air conditioning, but it was right on my bed and I did not have a pleasant night.

Stayed in April 2024

I didn't like the treatment of the woman staff at the reception, I didn't understand her well and she repeated the word to me yelling at me, quite rude.

The natural environment is beautiful. It's clean and quiet.

Stayed in April 2024

I enjoyed my stay here - there are wild kangaroos all around the site which was lovely to be around. It is a bit remote but is very beautiful and there is plenty of activities to keep you entertained

Stayed in March 2024

Bungalows are very small you can barely put your bags

Wild kangaroos everywhere!!

Stayed in March 2024

Kangaroos everywhere and located right on the lake, very beautiful

Stayed in March 2024

The huts were a little on the small size and can become cramped when there are 4 people but it wasn't the end of the world.

Being right on the lake and surrounded by Kangaroos is amazing! The AC in the rooms is very good and the free shuttle into Noosa makes it easy to get to!

Stayed in January 2024

A bit tricky to get around when it's raining

Great outdoorsy hostel in the middle of kangaroos.

Stayed in March 2024

Location is very far from Noosa. It's not easy to reach by car at night because no lights on the streets. The bathrooms were dirty. Not big enough lockers in the rooms.

Nice in the middle of nature and wildlife.

Stayed in March 2024

Asked for 63 aud for one dorm bed in a shared room, which is not good value. They can get away with it, because all other nearby options are even more expensive. Better to search for a campground with power and showers

Stayed in February 2024

Not enough cleaning appliances - sponges and towels are old and dirty

Beautiful cabins in the middle of the forest. Common area and kitchen are outside right next to the wild animals and the lake

Stayed in February 2024

More mugs for hot drinks and forks. The room was a bit small.

Location - close to nature, loads of wildlife.

Stayed in February 2024

A lot of kangaroos. Great sunset and sunrise.

Stayed in February 2024

Walks could be better sign posted or a better map and more information on the walks themselves

Amazing location, good shared facilities with free pool and ping pong

Stayed in January 2024

The rooms are far too small! It made getting ready in the morning/evening super stressful and they only had 2 pans in the kitchen was a pain as everyone cooks pasta!! Otherwise it would be a 10*

The location of the hostel is amazing if you love nature and kangaroos & the shuttle bus is great. It was very social for solo travellers but quiet from 10pm and the staff are really nice! Loved my time here :)

Stayed in January 2024

The rooms are quite far from the toilets, didn't bother us but may be an issue if you go a lot in the night.

The place is new so everything is nice and clean and in good working order. The kangaroos are amazing and chill right next to the huts. Staff are friendly and helpful and the dorms are reasonably priced. You can walk around the everglades which are really pretty. WiFi is pretty good given the remote location

Stayed in January 2024

The rooms were a squeeze. There is barely room for bags, and it can be hard to squeeze into a bunk. Mosquitos got in even though the door was always closed, I recommend sleeping with repellant on. Kitchens were outside, and it did rain pretty hard.

You are right in the middle of the local wildlife. Kangaroos graze nearby, birds either nest overhead or run through overnight. The staff were super friendly and there was plenty to do between hikes. Rooms were clean with working ac.

Stayed in January 2024

Make sure to bring groceries. The bistro is quite expensive. We had “$15” meals, but it seems like the pizza served was even smaller than normal ones… Wifi was quite horrible

Unique experience, arrive on the shuttle and greeted by a field filled with kangaroos. Really neat getaway from the beaches if travelling the east coast. Going canoeing and swimming in the black water river was also a great experience.

Stayed in December 2023