Atherton Travellers Lodge

Atherton

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Address	37 Alice Street, Atherton Queensland, Australia Map
Price	Dorm $20 - Dble room $45 - Single $35 - Family room $65

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3.8 Average from 9 Ratings

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Comment by Veil, Australia

July 2009

Don't bother
worst place i ever stayed at. don't bother. the owner flirted and tried but no go!

Comment by Mark, Germany

June 2009

Great place, terrible owners
Stayed at this hostel for a while, amazing place, but the owner has changed. The new one is dodgy, looking just for money and always trying to rip you off. Also, promises jobs that don't show up and you get stuck there because can't afford to go somewhere else.

Comment by Jana, Germany

April 2009

Excellent
There are new owners of this backpackers now and they are great. Really really helpful in finding you work and it is just a great friendly place to stay with a great atmosphere. Absolutely loved my four-month stay here in early 2009.

Comment by ulrike, german

June 2007

Had my best time in oz in this hostel
i had the best time of my life in this hostel in sept. '06 till oct. '06. i met so many nice people and i loved the work at the potato farm. i' m still thinking of it where i'm sitting in germany for almost seven months without work. i will come back definitely! was the the best hostel in the end of my trip in oz. loved it. you think some farmers are not nice, go to other places and you will miss this place. also the times in the pub!

Comment by mareike

March 2007

i stayed in this hostel for four weeks and it is for sure the best hostel i stayed in in australia! i can just recommend to go there!

Comment by mango

May 2006

Stayed last year for about three weeks on the potato tractor. Good times we had.

Comment by Nina & Melanie

May 2005

We stayed in this sweet hostel for about 3-1/2 weeks and we had a great time. Thanks for making us feel like we were coming home after work!! We packed bananas and cleaned custard apples with a toothbrush — oh my goodness!! :o) Vera and Mike (the owners) are really special people! We are so glad that we met them!! Thanks for all!!

Comment by Anonymous

January 2005

I stayed here for five weeks, harvested potatoes, and I loved it!!

Comment by Tricia Naughton, Ennis, Ireland.

May 2003

I stayed in Atherton Travellers Lodge for 3 weeks in October, 2000. I worked in the local farms during that time doing potato harvesting. There was a great atmosphere in the hostel and I made lots of new friends. I'd definitely recommend it.

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