About

The Woolshed Eco Lodge is a small, clean, friendly, family run accommodation practicing sustainability with the goal of becoming carbon neutral. Set on 1 acre of lush tropical gardens, hammocks and a large lawn, offering dorms, privates and motel style rooms.
We are located right in the center of Hervey Bay and only a 300m walk to the beach, shops, supermarket, restaurants and bars.
We have FREE WiFi which is available throughout the Woolshed and in all rooms.

There are K'Gari (formerly known as Fraser Island) tours departing from the Woolshed every day as well as whale watching cruises during the whale watch season and can be booked through reception at no extra charge. Talk to us... we offer independent advice based on local knowledge and experience and always have deals/packages available to save you money!

If you would like to meet other guests, find new friends, have a quiet drink and a chat, why not drop into our common room. It resembles an Aussie Woolshed, is entirely built of wood, oozes character and has a surreal atmosphere that needs to be experienced. There is a well equipped kitchen within this building with gas cookers, microwave, fridge and lots of cooking gear.

Our office hours are 9am - 12pm, CLOSED between 12pm and 2pm, then 2pm - 6/7pm. During these hours Reception is operated on call. Phone us for check in and any other questions. Late or after hours check ins can be arranged (24 hours!) Please phone or email to arrange.
For all dorm room bookings a valid international passport must be presented at check in. If you do not present a valid international passport/identification upon check in, you will not be staying in a dorm room.
CHECK IN FROM 2PM

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 19:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Adaptors
  • Children's Play Area
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

8.0Very Good(1613)
  • Value for Money
    8.2
  • Security
    8.6
  • Atmosphere
    7.1
  • Cleanliness
    8.4
  • Staff
    8.1
  • Location
    7.3
  • Facilities
    7.9
Stayed in Dec 2025
9.7
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Emma
Female, 25-30, England
Such a great hostel, can't recommend enough! Really clean, comfy beds and really calm and peaceful atmosphere.
Stayed in Nov 2025
8.0
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Natasha
Female, 31-40, England
Stay at ecoshed was good, beds were comfy and felt safe. Sometimes because of the tin walls you could hear people moving around when they got up but otherwise slept well, not a bad location and was able to get everywhere fairly quickly. Has lots of amenities which was good and really liked that you got your own plate,bowl, cutlery and tea towel provided for you in a box. Good facilities with kitchen, Grills and kettles, really enjoyed.
Stayed in Oct 2025
5.7
Y
Yasmina
Female, 18-24, England
Fine but do not stay here if you have late transport out of Hervey Bay. Most hostels would allow you to keep your belongings there at least until reception closes, and to stay in the common areas of hostel on the day of checkout. Not possible here. Staff were nice about it but explained that the owners are strict and live onsite so watch all. Stranded in a city from 5pm-10pm on our own as young female backpackers, no advice or alternatives were given. Common issue for other guests we found. :(
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Location

181 Torquay Road, Hervey Bay, Australia
2km from city centre