Glasshouse Mountains Ecolodge

YOUR PRIVATE BASECAMP NEAR AUSTRALIA ZOO, with 50cent Train ride Glasshouse Mountains & 500m from Mt Tibro Base

Visiting Australia Zoo? Stay just 10 minutes away at Glasshouse Mountains Ecolodge, it’s the perfect base for solo travellers, couples, and groups looking for something more than a standard hostel. We offer 12 unique private rooms, so you can enjoy a budget-friendly stay without sacrificing comfort or a good night’s sleep.

Living the an Australian Experience just near the forest/bush, you’re part of it. Wake up to kookaburras, spot goannas and wallabies, and experience the wild up close. Explore our 400+ coffee hobby farm, bean to cup, wander through the fairy forest, and enjoy our pick from our fruit garden with over 150 seasonal varieties available year-round. Don’t forget to log your wildlife sightings in our guest book.

Surrounded by the Glasshouse Mountains, there are plenty of incredible hiking trails nearby. Or stay on the property and join Chris, our young local owner, for a relaxed tour and a true Aussie experience. Keep safe with Chris’ advice on hikes to take.

This isn’t your typical stay. We’re a small, local team passionate about sharing this place. From fresh fruit picking when you arrive to hidden spots around the property, we help you experience a more authentic side of Australia.

Cook and connect in our communal commercial kitchen and BBQ area, hang out in shared spaces, or simply relax in nature or in our music/book library. When the day winds down, enjoy your own private room and a peaceful night’s sleep.

No car? No worries. We’re one of the only stays in the area accessible by train, making it ideal for backpackers exploring without a car (read on in “Location”).