PK's Jungle Village

Cape Tribulation

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

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Details

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Their Description

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.

— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
September 2005

Ratings & Comments

3.4 Average from 9 Ratings

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Comment by S James, UK

October 2009

Average -- no facilities
Great beaches/walks but impolite/rude receptionist at front desk.

Comment by Carl, Australia

July 2009

Disappointing rip-off
We stayed in a standard room. They described it as large -- it wasn't very spacious though, not much room for anything other than the double bed and bunk. There was no furniture in the room aside from beds, which were very saggy. A bedside table at least would have been nice. The walls were paper thin, and the floors interconnected -- when our neighbours walked around their room, our beds would shake. The window didn't have a flyscreen, which meant we had to close it overnight to avoid all the mosquitoes (there were so many mosquitoes). The bathrooms were quite old and rundown (missing tiles, peeling paint, everything just seem worn) and hadn't been properly cleaned, there was mould and soap scum everywhere. The basins also don't have hot water, which isn't great for shaving. As it's got its own bar, it's a licensed venue, so you have to buy drinks at the bar and you can't consume any alcohol anywhere outside the bar. It would be nice to be able to drink in the gardens or in the meals area. The meals area could do with more seats -- there are more tables than there are seats. The hostel also takes a $20 deposit for everything -- keys, towels, sheets. And those poor people camping -- the sites are tiny, barely big enough for a two person tent! On the plus side, the gardens were nice and well kept. The air-con in our room was quiet and worked well (even though it looked very old and rusty). The location is great -- so close to the beach and with the grocery and pharmacy nearby. In summary, be prepared to pay for backpacker vibe and location and don't expect things to be particularly clean, reasonably priced, or comfortable.

Comment by Lior, Israel

April 2009

Very nice place
Nice place, helpful staff, not far from the beach. Good base to enjoy the beautiful Cape Tribulation. The food in the bar could have been better, but that's the downside of getting away from civilization. Also, you might see some big spiders, much bigger than what you thought possible. They are however harmless and I found them to be an interesting curiosity.

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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