Welcome
to the Eungella Chalet
Built in
1933 as a guest house for people requiring clear mountain
air, the Eungella Chalet has been a landmark in the local
area for decades. Today the Eungella Chalet still operates,
providing clear mountain air, with some advancements in the
way of creature comforts. Located adjacent to the head of
the Mackay Highlands Great Walk, it is a unique gateway to
Eungella National Park, with the crystal clear mountain
streams and amazing diversity of flora and fauna.
Eungella is approximately two and half hour drive from
Arlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier
Reef. Nestled on the very edge of the Clark Range, the city
of Mackay located 80km to the east can be seen beyond the
towns dotted along the meandering Pioneer River as it cuts
through the flood plains of the Pioneer Valley.
The Chalet is a renowned pit stop for the weary traveler,
providing a licensed bar and restaurant along with
fantastic Pioneer Valley Views. For those requiring an
extended pit stop, various styles of accommodation are
available offering standard Hotel & Motel facilities.
Once you have recharged, the Chalet is the perfect locale
for taking in the views and vistas of the magnificent views
of the Pioneer Valley. Walking tracks into the Eungella
National Park start at our back door, varying in length
with something for all. Why not take an easy stroll through
the rainforest to the Sky Window lookout before returning
to the Chalet for a refreshing beverage or a warming tea or
coffee to have with your home made scones.
For something different, take a short drive up to Peases
Lookout which offers a view across the valley from the
northern rim or head off in the other direction through
more meandering rainforest clad roads to view the platypus
at Broken River. More rainforest walks through the Eungella
National Park start in the Broken River picnic grounds,
with one ending right back at the Chalet.
Further down the road the forest opens up to uncover the
green rolling hills of Crediton dairy country. It is here
you will find the Crediton camping grounds, ideal for a
picnic or an overnight camp. Continuing around the
beautiful Crediton Loop Road, make sure you detour up to
the Plateau for yet another perspective of the Pioneer
valley, this time looking across to the northern rim.
Beyond Crediton is Eungella Dam, a very popular site for
camping, water skiing, fishing and bird watching. Each year
the dam plays host to the Sooty Grunter fishing competition
Eungella Range is a "must do" for any motorcycle
enthusiast. Eungella Chalet was the venue for the Mountain
Top Bull Ride & the first Mackay Mountain Bike Marathon
in 2013. The Mackay Mountain Bike Marathon is an ongoing
annual event.
On the 21st of Mach 2010 Cyclone Ului tore through the
Eungella community causing untold damage to the Eungella
Chalet, Eungella Community Hall, Uniting Church, Eungella
National Park, surrounding farms and homes. The Eungella
Chalet suffered extensive damage in the Cyclone losing most
of its roof and a huge amount of water damage inside the
building.
The owners have taken 6 long and hard months to rebuild the
Eungella Chalet which now has a new fresh look. New bars,
beautiful timber furniture and timber floors which give a
warm Australian feel. The outdoor eating area has been
enclosed with glass so you can enjoy the magnificent
Pioneer Valley views in any weather or enjoy watching the
mystical clouds roll through.
Our facilities include
- Cabin accommodation for the whole family
- Hotel style accommodation
- Refurbished restaurant and bar
- Wedding and function facilities
- Pool table
- Friendly local knowledge and photo gallery
- Hang-gliding ramp for those who have their own hang-glider and pilot's licence
- .... and of course, ever changing, fantastic views of the Pioneer Valley
