The Crocodile Hunter Lodge by Australia Zoo has introduced a getaway in the wild for families and friends that retains all the creature comforts of a luxury resort.
The new Emu Cabins offer unique accommodation that caters to groups of different sizes while being surrounded by wilderness and wildlife, in addition to the existing one and two-bedroom cabins already on site at the Beerwah attraction.
Inspired by Steve Irwin’s life, legacy and love for wildlife and wild places, the Crocodile Hunter Lodge provides the overnight experience for guests to reconnect with the natural world.
The four new cabins have three bedrooms and each accommodate up to six guests and offer views of native bushland. They include an accessible option.
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Each cabin has a spacious wrap-around deck, kitchen, two bathrooms (including an oversized one with a stone bathtub and heated floor) and a private undercover car park.
Australia Zoo’s world-renowned wildlife conservationist Terri Irwin said it was her late husband Steve’s passion to connect people with wildlife and encourage them to love the animals.
“At the lodge, guests can now be surrounded by the incredible natural world during the evening and admire our gorgeous wildlife family at Australia Zoo during the day,” she said.
“The lodge celebrated its first birthday in June 2023, and it is wonderful to be able to continue to provide a phenomenal, one-of-a-kind accommodation for guests who can enjoy the serenity of nature for the entirety of their stay.”
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Every guest who stays at the Crocodile Hunter Lodge receives unlimited entry to Australia Zoo for each day of their stay, free breakfast at Warrior Restaurant and Bar, exclusive access to ‘The Billabong’ 25-metre infinity pool overlooking the resident wildlife, a free shuttle to and from the attraction, a welcome gift pack, and a Sneak Peek tour of the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, which treats sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife 365 days a year.
Warrior Restaurant and Bar is a fine-dining venue that offers the best of modern-Australian cuisine, with menus influenced by the unique produce of the Sunshine Coast region, paying homage to the First Nations people and the plant life they have been utilising for thousands of years.
The venue is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and welcomes everyone for an exceptional culinary experience including guests not staying at the lodge, who can dine while overlooking the koalas, emus and kangaroos.
A Christmas package is currently available for guests to book from December 24-26, with exclusive entry to Australia Zoo, a breakfast overlooking the African savannah and plenty of special wildlife experiences. All meals are included during this Christmas stay, as prepared by Warrior Restaurant and Bar.
To find out more about the Crocodile Hunter Lodge’s Emu Cabins, which are available to book from Monday, October 23, visit the website or contact reception on 5436 2300.
The Crocodile Hunter Lodge by WD Architects was the recipient of the 2023 Regional Project of the Year in the Sunshine Coast Architecture Awards.
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