Glasshouse Mountains Ecolodge

Glasshouse Mountains Ecolodge is a boutique eco-lodge on Barrs Road, about ten minutes from Australia Zoo, with twelve individually furnished rooms and a quiet, nature-focused pace. Dogs are welcome, but only in the Bungalow rooms, so book the right room type if you are travelling with a dog.

The pet policy. Only Bungalow rooms are approved for pet stays, with a maximum of two dogs per booking. A fee of 50 dollars per pet applies for the stay, plus a refundable deposit of 100 dollars. Dogs must be leashed at all times on the property, and are not permitted in the on-site Fairy Forest or in the surrounding national park. Pet cages are available on request. Cats are not accepted, dogs only.

The place. An eco-conscious lodge with a rustic, boutique feel, gardens, a dining carriage, community kitchen and orchard. It is built around a slower, nature-based stay rather than a resort experience, and is well reviewed for its quiet, cosy setting.

Location and nearby. The lodge is on Barrs Road, accessed via Steve Irwin Way, with free self-parking on site. Beerwah, about five to seven minutes away, has pet supply shops and cafes with dog-friendly outdoor seating. The Glass House Mountains themselves are close by, though note that dogs are not permitted on the national park trails, so hiking with your dog will mean looking at on-leash walks and reserves elsewhere in the region rather than the peaks themselves.

Who it suits. Owners of one or two well-behaved, leashed dogs after a quiet, boutique nature stay who are happy to book the Bungalow specifically and pay the pet fee and deposit upfront.

When to go: book the Bungalow well ahead, since it is the only pet-approved room and a small lodge like this sells out quickly in peak Sunshine Coast hinterland season (school holidays and long weekends).

Sources

• Policies | Glass House Mountains Ecolodge · glasshouseecolodge.com
• Glasshouse Mountains Ecolodge - Expedia · expedia.com.au
• Glass House Mountains National Park - Mountains and Track Guide · queensland.com

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