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The Bogie River Bush House

13 Normanby Road, Bowen, Queensland, Australia
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The Bogie River Bush House
Ranked #7 of 8 hotels in Bowen
3.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I was back packing and found a job in Bowen, after a few weeks of farm work the farmer let us all go and I could not afford to stay in the hostel any longer so Erne let me come to there place and stay for 2 weeks working 5 hours every day in exchange for food and a roof... More

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Darwin, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Bernie and Glenda are a really nice people . We stayed a week in this wonderful bed and breakfast in middle of the bush . If you need a rest this is the most quiet place that you can find and appreciate the good compagny of the owner ... they are good cook so enjoy the restaurant . We highly... More

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Coominya, Queensland, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

I work away 3 weeks at a time (fly in fly out) and have stayed at nearly every motel and hotel in Qld, and this is the first place I can say 'can't wait to get home'!! after a long day at work. The Bogie River Bush House to me is just total peace and tranquillity. I love the Kangaroo’s... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

My family and I had an overnight stay, where we were treated to great food, good conversation, beautiful tranquil surroundings and friendly kangaroos only to happy to pose for photos. Ernie and Glenda have done a great job since their return, I would highly recommend a day trip out for lunch or a break away in the clean unique cottage... More

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Brisbane
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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The Bogie River Bush House has a beautiful atmosphere where you are surrounded by the tranquility of nature including wildlife that come for a bit of tucker each day. Glenda and Ernie are back at the helm of their little slice of paradise that they have painstakingly and lovingly created over the last 27 years. I felt as though I... More

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Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011
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I recently stayed at the Bogie River Bush House while working at a local mango farm. When I first contacted the hostel owners (Galinda & Erne) they were very pleasant over the phone stating they would pick me up and drop me back off in Bowen (over 70 km from the hostel) and that accommodation and transportation were taken care... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011
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Two friends and I went there after calling James who that he job for us 3. We ended up waiting 3 weeks with no job, we still had to pay the extra for the fuel cause he couldn't afford not to charge us! Every day he would come and say that we MIGHT start the day after but nothing... I... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2010
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Hey I'm Richie from Ireland. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place from my 4 months stay. I had great craic here!! Myself and a mate arrived in Bowen off a 9hour bus trip from Cairns, James was waiting there with a breakfast McDonalds for us. To be honest, I was expecting a total ****** after reading... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2009

My name is Andrew and I stayed in the Boggie River Bush House for 5 weeks right up untill xmas. The first thing I would say about the place is remote. When they say Bush house they mean it. When I arrived here I was a little overwelmed, but after a few days I had come to love the place.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2009

today,after 7 weeks,the time has come to leave the BOGIE RIVER BUSH HOUSE.had an awesome time here,you'll get great help finding jobs,have nice people,really nice owners that help you in any case and just heaps of fun:) kangaroos are all around,as well as wallabees and you can pet them...come here if you want to have a nice and unforgettable time.... More

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13 Normanby Road, Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Price range (per night):* RM76 - 510

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