Kookaburra Holiday Park

175 Bruce Highway, 4849 Cardwell, Australia – Great location - show map

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7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
378 reviews

This was a stop over the night before doing the Thorsborne walk, perfect location in Cardwell before the walk. Older style units, but very clean and had all that was needed. Very helpful manager.

Sue Australia
a room with two bunk beds and a hallway at Kookaburra Holiday Park in Cardwell
a swimming pool in a resort with palm trees at Kookaburra Holiday Park in Cardwell
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Kookaburra Holiday Park

Located on 3 acres of tropical gardens, Kookaburra Holiday Park is 820 feet from the beach and 2 minutes’ walk from Cardwell. All accommodations includes free WiFi. Guests enjoy a swimming pool and free on-site parking. Cardwell Kookaburra Holiday Park is perfectly positioned for visits to Hinchinbrook Island and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It is 5 minutes’ drive from swimming and fishing at Five Mile Creek. The spacious shared kitchen offers stove-tops, microwaves and kitchenware. There are 3 covered BBQs and a large outdoor dining area. The air-conditioned accommodations options include studios, bungalows and self-contained villas. All include a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and bed linen. Some offer a patio, a kitchenette or a fully equipped kitchen.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
3 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
5.5
Low score for Cardwell
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  • Sue
    Australia Australia
    “This was a stop over the night before doing the Thorsborne walk, perfect location in Cardwell before the walk. Older style units, but very clean and had all that was needed. Very helpful manager.”
  • Brian
    Australia Australia
    “The quality of the room put large chains to shame. It was spacious & clean. The Staff could not have been more helpful! The laundry facilities were very convenient also.”
  • James
    Australia Australia
    “Check in despite arriving after office closing time”

Host Info

8.8
8.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Kookaburra Holiday Park is situated on 3 acres of lush tropical gardens 800m north from the centre of Cardwell and across from the beach. We are also the closest park to the centre of town and offer convenient access to the shops. Rated at 3 and a half Stars (AAA Tourism) we aim to exceed expectations and proudly offer to all our guests a wide range of clean, quality accommodation at an affordable price. Catering for all budgets, the Kookaburra has all accommodation types, covering camping, backpackers, cabins, motel units and villas. All have access to free WIFI, a sparkling swimming pool, undercover BBQ areas and laundry. Family owned and operated, you can be sure that there will be a friendly face to greet you and to provide assistance with all your needs. We are a pet friendly holiday park.
Cardwell Town The Cardwell Foreshore has recently been given a 40 Million Upgrade! It stretches from the Port of Hinchinbrook right around to the Coral Sea Park. With stunning views to Hinchinbrook Island along the entire walk, the Cardwell Jetty is the focal point with Jetty Plaza at its entrance with easy access to the Cardwell Visitor Centre. It also boasts a children’s’ playgrounds, bbq areas, shelters, an amphitheatre, gym equipment, viewing areas and also another large playground area with bbqs and picnic tables at the Coral Sea Park end. A fantastic way to spend a family day out! Surrounds The Carwell Forest Drive is a 26 km loop which visits the Cardwell Lookout, Attie Creek Falls, Dead Horse Creek and the famous Cardwell Spa Pool. The drive its suitable for most weather conditions but the gravel roads and creek crossings maybe effected by heavy rains. Fishing and Boating at Cardwell The fishing enthusiast will lack no opportunity in this premier fishing region! From the novice to the expert, all will have the opportunity to go freshwater or beach fishing, prawning and crabbing.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Kookaburra Holiday Park
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Baggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Saltwater pool
    • Shallow end
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Kookaburra Holiday Park takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Debit card Kookaburra Holiday Park accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    If you expect to arrive after 18:00, please inform Kookaburra Holiday Park in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

    Please note that Kookaburra Holiday Park does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

    You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Requests Box at the time of booking. Please note that the bedding configuration is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Kookaburra Holiday Park

    • Yes, Kookaburra Holiday Park is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Kookaburra Holiday Park is 0.8 miles from the center of Cardwell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Kookaburra Holiday Park is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Kookaburra Holiday Park may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Kookaburra Holiday Park offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beach
      • Swimming pool