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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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