Information
Eco Stars:
4 star
Stars:
unrated
Location:
Oceania
Country:
Australia
Glasshouse Mountains Ecolodge
The Glasshouse Eco-Lodge is situated just a short distance (400 metres) from the foot of Mt. Tibrogargan (364m high). The property is surrounded by 2 hectares of gardens and forest that runs into a rainforest creek. Over 80 interesting exotic tropical fruit trees and a fresh vegetable garden supply the Eco-Lodge kitchen in season, so fresh food is assured.
Accommodation consists of 8 bedrooms attached to the rear of a 110 year-old wood church. The family suite has a queen size bed in one room, leading to its own bathroom with a further loft room (2 single beds) leading off that. There are 3 Orchard Rooms (queen size bed) with their own shower and toilet and all of them open onto a timber deck overlooking the orchard. The Forest Rooms have a queen bed with a set of bunks (2 singles) suitable for families as it also has its own shower/toilet.
A self-catering kitchen area is located in a restored railway carriage which has two platforms for outside dining. The carriage is located to the rear of the wooden church. The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel sinks, a gas hotplates area, a refrigerator, a microwave, pots and pans, a sandwich maker and a rice steamer. Plates, cutlery and drink ware are all available. Adjoining the dining carriage is a second carriage that provides an ideal area to unwind, read a book or catch up on whats happening in and around the Ecolodge.
Green Star Rating Results:
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Overall Rating: ★★★★ (4)
Special Achievements:
Winner of the Sunshine Coast Ecoturism Award 2006
Energy Rating: ★★★ (3)
Staff Comment - We have a comprehensive system of monitoring electricity usage per guest night. OUr overall usage is
less than $5.00 per day and less than 80 cents per guest
Water Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - We recycle all our grey water onto our gardens that are used to grow fruit trees for use by guests.
We monitor all our water usage per guest which is currently less than 120 litres per day.
This is half of what a family in Brisbane uses per day.
Disposal Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - Our waste is separated and recycled goods are measured per guest usage.
All compost material is used in our gardens. All other waste is sent to transfer station for reuse and is measured per guest usage.
Eco-Active Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - We have a number of eco programmes that educate guests about the bio-diversity of the area and how
they imapct on the local area. Our Ecolodge is actively involved in tree planting and initiatives in the local area.
Protection Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - We have participated in Govt. Envirofund program to grow plants endemic to the area,
support local shops and buy local encouraging guests to spend time in national parks.
Contact Details
Name:
Glasshouse Mountains Ecolodge
Address:
Queensland
Australia
4518
Telephone:
61 7 549 30008
Website:
www.glasshouseecolodge.com
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