Kookaburra Lodge Motel

26/06/2026

21/06/2026

The sign is up so it’s now official.
To all our wonderful guests over the years it’s now time for us to hand this piece of paradise over to new owners.
Thank you to all our regular guests and to all our guests who enjoyed staying over the years.

23/05/2026

We understand that some guests like to turn up before check in time of 2pm.

Please be patient if we are still cleaning.

We don’t just have rooms to clean we have laundry and dishes as well. It take a lot of time when we have a full check out.

Sometimes we have extra work depending on the state the room has been left in. 🙃

We sometimes don’t have a spare room ready to go.

We do our best as fast as we can please be patient and understanding. 🌺

10/05/2026

Celebrating 100 years of the Gillies 10th 11th July 2026.

The Gillies Highway in North Queensland is one of the country's most scenic (and winding) roads, plus it leads to some of the area's most beautiful natural wonders.

20/03/2026

Quick trip to the other side of the Dam this arvo. Great to have a break from the rain 🌧️

09/02/2026

Back in December we had 3 days off. Our wee break for the year. We stayed in Palm
Cove as we had not stayed before, we had visited years ago, wanted to check it out as we have quite a few guests who head there from here or arrive to stay with us after a stay in Palm
Cove.
We picked a place that suited our needs. It was a lovely apartment very comfortable. We had one issue at this place I won’t go into details but it was one of the main reasons we picked this place. I wasn’t taken seriously by the reception staff they almost laughed at me. I bought it up 2 or 3 times but then left it as they were clearly not going to rectify the issue or take it seriously.
When we left I contemplated doing a review but didn’t.
Although it was very disappointing for my issue not to be addressed seriously, I elected not to post a review and just thought won’t stay again will find somewhere else if we go there again.
Doing an online review isnt always a must do when things dont go your way.
I will always leave positive reviews and if things aren’t up to scratch or if things go wonky or i made the wrong choice, thats on me and will let it go.
It might make you feel good to voice your opinion on your experience but it doesn’t always have to be put online to destroy hard working folks trying their best.

30/01/2026

How good would it be if the train still travelled up to Yungaburra!
Check out this bit of history when you next visit Yungaburra.

23/01/2026

The Bat plant in full flower. Just loves these plants

21/01/2026

So Why should you book directly with us here’s one reason:

BDC rate $160 per night queen bed 5 day cancellation. (Rate Includes overseas corporation commission and gst)

Book directly with us phone or online Rates from $142 per night queen bed room. 24-48 hour cancellation (includes gst)

Why wouldn’t you want to save?