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PK's Jungle Village

Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia

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On the corner of Avalon Street & Cape Tribulation Road, Cape Tribulation   Map
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from $22 for dorm to $110 for private ensuite Check Current Prices by Date Here
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Features

  • Kitchen
  • Lockers
  • Bar
  • Pool Table
  • Swimming Pool
  • Food/Restaurant
  • Washing Machine (laundry)
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Travel information provided
  • Phones (public or in room)
  • Air Conditioning
  • 24 Hour Free Hot Showers
 
The Hostelz.com Review
Situated in the heart of Cape Tribulation is PK's Jungle Village. It is quite a large resort with its own on-site bar and restaurant, however being in the middle of a National Park, it is a fairly quiet place.

The hostel offers dorm rooms, double/twin rooms, as well as camping facilities for a cheap price. The dorms are fairly large and very clean with fewer bugs and spiders than one might of expected as all dorms are outside cabins. The bathrooms are also very clean with plenty of sinks, showers, and lavatories, so you will never have to queue for one.

The hostel is also located next to a convenience store, which is handy to buy meals to cook yourself. It is also worth eating at the hostel's restaurant as the food is very good and cheap. The backpacker kitchen is moderately clean, however not only do you have to put down a large deposit and pay a fee for plates and cutlery, it's also very under-equipped with few pots and hobs to go between many backpackers.

Other hostel facilities include internet access, pool tables, swimming pool, and laundry. The main reception can book you onto any tours/activities you may want to do such as horse riding or kayaking.

Overall, PK's Jungle Village is a very nice hostel, convenient for accessing all the attractions of Cape Tribulation. However the main coach companies do not visit the area, so to access PK's you will either need to drive there, catch the bus from Port Douglas, or arrange an organised tour.

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Comment by Howlin' Mad
March 2007
We were here for one night at the start of December 2004 and had an enjoyable stay. Due to our short time here, we didn't use many of the amenities but everything else that we experienced were absolutely fine. The dorm we were in was an outdoor cabin but it was clean, fairly spacious, and thankfully there were no spiders or snakes in sight. By chance, we saw some guys we had met in Cairns so had a good night in the bar and, overall, the atmosphere in the place was good. The location is the best feature though as you are only a few minutes by foot to Myall Beach which gives great views of the Cape. I would recommend hiring a car to come here though as it is far more convenient and you can do your own thing at leisure. Make sure you visit the swimming hole near Emmagen Creek (no crocs) and explore as much of the rainforest and Daintree National Park as possible. However, the list of dangerous animals in the area is alarming -- sharks, jellyfish, poisonous snakes, and spiders, saltwater crocs, and cassowaries. Avoid these and you'll have a lot of fun!
Comment by Ollie Taylor
January 2006
Jungle is Massive - wicked wicked!!! Only joking - in all seriousness, I had a really good time here when I stayed in May 2005. In fact, I had only intended on staying for 2 nights but was here for nearly a week in the end, partly as a result of Liverpool's triumph in Europe I was on a bit of a drinking session, and partly as I just wanted somewhere to relax and chill out. The dorms here are actually wooden huts within the jungle which is very cool indeed, and the bar can be great fun at night. I watched a great game of interstate rugby, NSW vs QLD, obviously supporting queensland seeing which state we were in!!! Another bonus with pk's is that you are only a few steps away from what is virtually your own beach - it is so long so large and so tranquil, you could very easily slip off and be on your own if you felt you needed some space. The only downside to PK's and the reason it only got 4 stars was the price of everything!! The food and drink are an absolute rip off, with staff and owners giving the old excuse about the delivery costs etc associated with delivering goods all the way to cape trib, but come on......this is 2006 for gawd's sake!! Things hardly have to be bought up by horse and cart do they?!! Nevermind, the fact is I'd really recommend this place to anyone, with the proviso that you take your own food and buy it from whichever large town you were last in!!
Comment by Emma
January 2005
I had a great time at PK's. It's right in the rainforest with a lot of interesting walks and activities nearby. It has a fun bar with activities throughout the day and night. The huts were okay — no windows but reasonably clean. Apparently the washing machine water was typically a bit dirty but the toilets and showers were fine. It had a good friendly crowd.
Comment by Anonymous
November 2004
This place is beautiful — but if you come to the rainforest you have to expect to see the obvious, i.e. bandicoots, snakes and spiders. I recommend taking a torch [flashlight] with you as my boyfriend stood on a snake late one night, as he couldn't see it. It is very relaxing here with a good bar and restaurant. The rooms are huts but it all adds to the feel of the place. I would say the rooms are a little run down but the communal areas are kept neat. The kitchen is a bit small with not enough utensils. It is just a minute's walk to the beach and there is live entertainment in the bar most nights.
Comment by Superstags
May 2004
This place was great. The only downfall was when it was slinging down in the middle of the night, and having to run out in it to go to the loo! Nice place--it's a shame about the spiders.
Comment by Clare
October 2003
Nice enough - not for the arachniphobics, I've never seen bigger spiders but they apparently are perfectly safe! Good rooms, fun bar and great location.
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