What makes it 66% Couple-Friendly: Private double rooms amid rainforest, hammocks and a scenic pool create a relaxed setting; on-site bar and 2 km to Mission Beach aid low-cost romance, but 2-star hostel offers no spa or bathtubs.
Clump Mountain National Park: 860 m (10 min walk)
Dense rainforest trails with the Bicton Hill lookout offering panoramic sea views.
Tip: Try the 3.9 km Bicton Hill circuit early morning for wildlife sightings.
Garners Beach: 1.5 km (18 min walk)
Quiet sandy bay perfect for sunrise walks and shell collecting.
Tip: Bring water and snacks—no shops nearby.
Brookes Beach Nature Refuge: 1.7 km (22 min walk)
Secluded stretch of sand within a protected nature reserve.
Tip: Look out for loggerhead turtles nesting in season (Nov–Feb).
Free Wi-Fi:
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout all public areas.
Private Parking:
Park onsite at no extra charge in the hotel’s private lot.
Luggage Storage:
Store your bags securely at reception before check-in or after check-out.
Shared Kitchen:
Prepare meals in the communal kitchen stocked with basic cookware.
Outdoor Pool:
Swim or sunbathe in the outdoor rainforest-view pool.
Picnic Area & Garden:
Relax in the picnic area and tropical garden under the canopy.
Public Beach Access:
Step directly onto the nearby public beach from the property.
Tour & Ticket Booking:
Arrange local tours and tickets at the front desk.
Skydiving over Dunk Island:
Book a group skydive experience over Dunk Island (approx. AUD 350).
Tully River Rafting:
Join a half-day white-water rafting trip on the Tully River (approx. AUD 120).
Great Barrier Reef Tours:
Sign up for snorkeling or introductory scuba trips to the Great Barrier Reef (approx. AUD 150).

Francisca Vasquez
I had a wonderful stay here. The staff were amazing and the location is beautiful. It’s kept very clean and there is a cute bar and cafe in the hostel. If you are after a really unique experience, I definitely recommend staying here when in Mission Beach.
Ella Matlow
Our stay at Jackaroo Hostel was deeply disappointing, not because of the cyclone and flash flooding around Mission Beach, but because of how the hostel chose to handle the situation. A cyclone was forecast and unfolding during our stay, significantly affecting transport and safety in the area. At no point were we informed by staff that severe weather was expected or that it might impact travel. A...
Scott Turner
Beautiful hotel with wonderful staff. I was only intending to stay a night but ended up staying longer. The Treehouse has a great bar and cafe and the staff were so welcoming and helpful. The location is beautiful and I was even lucky enough to see a cassowary and its baby. If you’re heading to Mission Beach, this is definitely the place to stay.
Bambi Cunningham
My friends asked why I wasn’t staying on the beach. Why? When you can stay in the rainforest treetops. The rooms are spotless, same for the pool and it has the best kept camp kitchen. It’s only a short drive from Mission Beach ( no stars for that construction site) and a stroll to Bingle Beach. There are hammocks to rest in, relaxing music, air conditioning and a great communal lounge. The only dr...
Kira Schmedes
Just spent 2 nights in this hostel and can really recommend it! They do a bike hire as well for you to get around. Saw some wallabies and cassowarys there and ate really good food in the café. The atmosphere is amazing, you just want to stay there all day, they have a nice reading corner with a view of the rainforest. The owner was really nice also. Everything was easy and awesome!
Address: 13 Frizelle Rd, Bingil Bay QLD 4852, Australia
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From Cairns Airport, drive south on Bruce Highway for about 140 km (2 hrs). Turn onto Bingil Bay Road to reach Jackaroo Treehouse Rainforest Retreat. Free private parking is available onsite.
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