Childers Eco-lodge

Doing my farm work at the eco lodge has been my best farm work experience in Australia. People are only allowed to come when there’s work available which means you’re guaranteed a job and the property is stunning. There’s so much space to chill and enjoy yourself while you’re not working. I met some of the loveliest people while living one here and wouldn’t hesitate going back if I needed more days done.

Great place to do Farmwork, located about a half hour drive from a few different beaches. Very peaceful work hostel surrounded by nature and wildlide.

I spent 5 months at the Lodge and absolutely loved it. It quickly became home with the beautiful surroundings, great facilities and the best people. Rhys and Vanessa have put a lot of thought into the place and are always looking for ways to improve. Rhys has good connections with local farmers, finding hourly paid work and is honest about what it available and expected. He is upfront and won't bring people in if there's no work. It has a family feel to it and you can always find a place to relax and watch the animals wondering around or have a cuddle with the dogs. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for farm work

ahhh The Lodge.It has such a special place in my heart, I stayed here for 1 year & 2 months in total which I never ever thought would happen when first thinking of doing my farmwork.The special thing about the Eco Lodge is that it was our home away from home, and by ‘our’ I mean all the 80+ people who were there at the same time as me, because we were all one huge family. Including the owners Rhys & Vanessa, their lovely chirpy kids, the Queen cleaner and life lover Jeannie and doggo Mango.There is plenty of space in the lodge to chill if you need to, the hammocks, the cinema room, Mexico (basically an outdoor beer garden where you have complete freedom to let off some steam), they have a great gym, and the sunsets are absolutely unreal too.There is plenty of good work & Rhys and Vanessa will arrange all of this for you, the hourly pay is great and rent is affordable.I honestly couldn’t recommend this place more!

Good place to do farm work. Perfect spot to lay back after a long day of work and listen to the wildlife. Couple of creeks nearby in the bush perfect for meditation and and relaxing...Really enjoyed my stay there.

upon arrival we felt right at home!the ecolodge is the perfect place to make lots of great friends! We came here because of the good reviews and it did not disappoint!thanks again Vanessa and rhys for your hospitality and all the help!and don't forget Jeannie she is a wonderful woman she is an addition to the ecolodge, through her hard work and good humor!thank you on behalf of, mike and jack

Great place to get your days done in southern Queensland. At the height of the busy season you’ll get a job straight away, hourly paid with plenty of hours - sometimes 60+ if you’re willing to work hard and save. Big open green space, hammocks, cinema room with huge tv, party area which is mostly soundproof, and a gym that is far more equipped than most hotels (closest gym is 45 minutes away in Bundy). Unlike a lot of hostels, where the people can be hit and miss, the people who we shared our 6 months with were absolutely lovely and made the work a lot more enjoyable than it could have been elsewhere. Car not necessary but advantageous as you have to rely on others to get everywhere as the shops are a ten minute drive away. Doing the 88 days is hard at the best of times but in Queensland you won’t find a better spot. Highly recommend!

My girlfriend and I spent about 6 and a half months at the Eco-Lodge, it's been a great experience. It's without a doubt one of the best places to do your farm work and get your days. I did avocado planting/picking and my girlfriend was in a citrus packing shed. Jobs were all hourly rate and our bosses and supervisors were extremely nice. The place is awesome, with great facilities. The owners Rhys and Vanessa and the caretaker Jeannie were always very kind and supportive during our stay. We highly recommend the Eco-Lodge !Cheers,Alessio & Sabrina

This place slaps. You won’t leave there as financially stable as Kylie Jenner, but you can make a good amount of money. And it’s all about the people that makes it so special!