There are only two reasons you should visit Hervey Bay; guaranteed sightings of Humpback Whales (from August til October) or Fraser Island. Do not visit the place for any other reason, especially the night life. I'd already seen Humpbacks so I was staying at this hostel because I'd booked my Fraser Island 4x4 trip through them. To be fair they... more

We stayed at Kookaburra's last month, and from the moment we stepped into the Hostel, we felt welcomed. We had planned to stay only long enough to do the Fraser Island Safari Trip (which is so well worth it, you MUST do it with Kookaburra!), but we ended up staying an extra 2 nights. The aboriginal campsite Kookaburra has organised... more

Do not stay here - i repeat do not stay here! Miserable staff - old guy with hp on shoulder, charge you for everything - even going to the toilet. They even lie about things you say. Avoid it like the plague more

We stayed at this hostel as part of a package deal of the East Coast and also went to Fraser Island with the hostel. The hostel is not good. It could be - it has a large communal living area but this is really the only good point. There is only 1 ladies and 1 mens toilet (with 3 showers... more

i stayed in this hostel for my fraser trip. The hostel itself is a quite place to sit back and enjoy a few days without lots of noise. great food cooked by chef and the 4x4 trip was worth the money, pity it was only for 3 days. i booked my trip through wanderers in sydney and the package also... more

Rolf was wonderful, he showed us a lot about Hervey bay, as well as gave us lots of tips. He had the place under control, if anyone needed anything we'd ask Rolf! I think he is the owner? well im not sure but he is GREAT! You really have to say hi to him :-) Lots of love from Dorothea... more