The Wallaby Hotel in Mudgeeraba is a true icon having welcomed locals and visitors for 142 years. One of the oldest classic pubs on the Gold Coast the Wallaby Hotel in the Gold Coast hinterland has been at the heart of the local community since 1883.
Then known as Mudgeeraba Hotel, the premises opened on 21 December 1883 with William Laver, the proprietor, advertising that the hotel was only five miles from Burleigh Heads.
The City of Gold Coast study of Mudgeeraba tells us the hotel was surrounded by excellent lagoons for ducks, swans and other wildlife along with good stabling and secure paddocks for the horses.
The study gives us a fascinating picture of life in Mudgeeraba at the time.“The hotel served the best brands of spirits and ales that were available,” it notes. “Surrounding the hotel were Carmichael’s blacksmith’s shop, a Presbyterian Church which also served as the Mudgeeraba Provisional School and the local government hall which was the meeting place for the Nerang Divisional Board. In 1896, the hotel was rebuilt as the Hampshire Terrace Hotel and post office facilities were established in the hotel around the same time.”
A City of Gold Coast heritage study tells us that in 1884, there was a good deal of activity in timber hauling from Mudgeeraba to Tweed Heads and it’s possible that many of the roads evolved from the early timber tracks. A visitor to the area in 1884 remarked that he “met timber wagons at every turn”.
It notes that as the population grew and the road network improved, it was not surprising that the first hotel in the area started operation.
Proud of its long history, in more recent times The Wallaby is renowned as a place for cold beer, live rock, warm smiles and lasting memories.
The Wallaby has been lovingly refurbished to stand proudly once more within the Mudgeeraba community.
Today The Wallaby Hotel features a bistro and large open-air deck, kids play area, public bar, gaming lounge and 10 comfortable accommodation rooms.
Whether relaxing on the iconic verandah, having a cool beer with mates, or soaking up the live music that has made this heritage pub a real stand-out, this classic pub has been a popular watering hole for local Mudgeeraba residents for generations.
The Wallaby has been lovingly restored to capture its history and tradition, at the same time as being reinvigorated by a new, younger generation of patrons.
The pub is still a magnet for live bands and entertainers, whilst being family friendly and relaxed. Heritage design elements combine with a country essence, moody lighting and new music stage to create an updated experience that feels like it’s never changed.
The heart of the Wallaby beats to the tune of live music. Wallaby Hotel has been synonymous with live music for as long as anyone can remember.
Boasting a diverse entertainment schedule of live original music from emerging local bands through to a regular roster of some of Australia’s most popular acts.
The Wallaby Hotel: a much-loved icon since 1883.
Come in soon and say hello!