Girraween Environmental Lodge

We recently celebrated a milestone birthday with a family weekend at the property. We were happily surprised with the cleanliness of the chalets, the amenities, and the sheer beauty of the location. Our children loved feeding the goats and deer, the swimming pool and spa, and watching the kangaroos and other wildlife. The staff were very friendly and approachable. The only down side was the inability to communicate with other members of the family, so if you’re going as a group I’d recommend taking a 2-way radio or walkie-talkies to help communication. Would definitely recommend and we’d love to visit again.

My partner and I had the pleasure of staying at Girraween Environmental Lodge for a long weekend. I can't express how amazing the experience and stay was. The ability to completely switch off while there was unreal, the rooms were well maintained, we took ever opportunity to enjoy the the spa bath within our chalets, we enjoyed the hikes around the area, the staff were amazing, getting to watch them feed and care for the animals around the place was beautiful. it was just such a breathe of fresh air and amazing change to the city life. Would absolutely stay again and recommended anyone wanting to get away and switch off to go!

Benga and Paul were so welcoming and attentive and their love of the place shone through. I took my extended family to Giraween Lodge for my dads 80th and the cabins were very comfortable, with everything considered - fire was ready for us to light on arrival, all the things we needed such as salt and pepper, coffee machine, blankets, heater, torches etc. and walking distance to the national park! No mobile reception (except at reception) was such a blessing - no anxiety about having to reply to texts and just switched off and enjoyed being in the present with my family. Baby goats were born just before our arrival (so cute) and wallabies and variety of birds all over the property, plus Dawn the deer who follows you around 😄. Will be coming back for sure

Came for a two night winter getaway and wish we had stayed longer. The rustic cabins were well equipped with everything you’d need and the log fire was perfect for the chilly nights. I was worried about privacy but the chalets were well spaced apart (some more secluded than others). We stayed in a one bedroom chalet and there was only one other cabin about 30m away but no occupants during our stay so it really felt like we were secluded in the beautiful landscape. The private hiking trails were a highlight and we enjoyed them more than some in the surrounding National Park. Definitely worth doing if you’re staying here. We enjoyed the variety of walking, scrambling and climbing on the well marked trails and because they are less worn it really added to the bush walking experience. The onsite pools were great for a cold plunge in the winter and the kangaroo’s are abundant. Deer on the property too. Friendly check in at reception by the owner where you are provided with all the information you’ll need for your stay as well as maps for the trails and a comprehensive compendium. A really enjoyable getaway.

Absolutely top class. Cabins are the best we have ever stayed in and we really enjoyed the walking trails which are on the property and not subject to general school holiday tourist traffic. The animals on the property ( wallabies, goats, deer etc.) added to the country atmosphere and Bengu and Paul were the perfect hosts.

My friends and I had a wonderful stay here! The chalets have lots of room and are very comfortable. The setting is spectacular with serene trails and wildlife. It's a short distance from the public entrance to Girraween National Park which has some incredibly beautiful hikes. It was great to take a lovely deep breath here from both the beautiful clear air and having a clear head unplugged from technology. (Great DVD selection, though in reception!)

Girraween Environment Lodge is a beautiful place to stay; however, a few days after our stay an additional $282 was charged onto our card with no explanation why. It took a few days to get a response from someone and they finally told us it was because we had slept in a bed we weren’t supposed to. We had 3 adults in our chalet and slept in 3 beds, but were charged an additional bed fee. This “policy” was never explained to us and when we tried to discuss it with the property managers, they just stopped responding. Unfortunately, this has ruined the experience for us and we cannot recommend it as a place to stay because we don’t want others to have additional charges placed on their card with no explanation or communication.

We spent 2 lovely nights at the lodge enjoying some family time without w-fi and television. The owners are very friendly and helpful and the location is right on the doorstep of the national park (and a very short drive to the most amazing hot chocolate). The lodge has its own walking tracks which were well marked and very scenic. We enjoyed the sounds of nature on the private deck, sitting by the fireplace with our local wine and cheese, bush walking, a soak in the outdoor spa and feeding the deer. The chalets are very cosy and well stocked with everything you could need for a self-catering stay. We would definitely return. Thank you!