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Port O’Call Eco Lodge

This modest lodge on a suburban street a 10-minute walk from town is popular with backpackers, families, and travelers on a budget. With 100% of its hot water provided by solar power, Port O’Call has a three-and-a-half-green-star rating for ecological sustainability from Australia’s AAA Tourism rating system. You can swap stories with other guests as you cook and eat in the communal kitchen and dining room or join the lively crowd at the poolside Port O’Call Bistro. The rooms are light, cool, and fresh, with small patios.