LUMHOLTZ LODGE in Upper Barron | Bed and breakfast

LUMHOLTZ LODGE

Locality: Upper Barron

Phone: +61 7 4095 0292

Address: 9911 Kennedy Highway 4883 Upper Barron, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.lumholtzlodge.com.au

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21.01.2022 We are so excited! Katrin came all the way from Germany just to visit her beloved tree kangaroos. She was so surprised how big and able Monty has grown since September when he just had his little head out of the pouch.

18.01.2022 Our beloved Monty is dead. A few days ago while Kimberley and him were enjoying the winter sun high up in the tree tops he was most likely taken by a wedge tailed eagle, dropped and ended up in the creek. What an undignified end to the most incredible tree roo personality I have ever known. I found him the next day, a gut wrenching experience. I think Kimberley already knew, I still put her through the terrible experience to see Monty's body. I needed to make sure she was n...ot exposing herself to danger scanning the forest floor looking for him. Life is empty without him, Kimberley is so confused. Everybody who ever got to meet the incredible Monty was touched by him. Maybe he was too perfect for this world. Katrin, you and I were the most privileged people to have his complete trust and love, even though it makes our pain all the deeper. Kimberley had looked after him so well, taught him so much, he was the most able tree kangaroo youngster I have ever known. I expected him to be the alpha male in this forest one day. Never expect anything but be grateful for every happy moment you can share with someone you love. See more

18.01.2022 Jens and Thoralf spent weeks here filming. To me they are undoubtedly the best! Just amazing what these two guys can do!

13.01.2022 When I wrote about Monty's death last night I was so heart broken. Today I just needed to keep myself busy. On checking facebook late tonight, I can not believe the response to the post! Over 7000 views and so many comments, all of them so warm and kind. I would not have believed that I could feel anything but empty and sad for a long while. All of you who commented and sent kind wishes have made such a difference, thank you so much to you all. Just knowing that Monty has touched so many hearts is so special. Your support has helped a great deal, thank you.

11.01.2022 Kimberley and Monty coming home after spending the day in the forest. Monty is now one year old and what a gorgeous animal he turned into, thanks to his wonderful mother Kimberley.

10.01.2022 I have not posted any news from Lumholtz Lodge since Kimberley the tree kangaroo and her joey were killed by feral dogs in early September last year, I just could not communicate. Over a week ago, on June 7th a 19 year old man, Callum, went on a joy ride on his dirt bike near Herberton and came across a tree roo joey that sat right in the middle of his path, covered in mud. Callum recalled '' it looked like he was waiting for me.." What a miraculous coincidence, what a lucky ...joey! Callum stepped back and waited for 40 minutes to make sure the tree roo mother was not looking for the joey. All was quiet and when he finally picked the little man up he was full of lice, had obviously been on his own for some days. Callum stuck him in his shirt and rode home. His care, assessment of the situation and consequent actions were nothing short of perfect. What an amazing rescue! His sister Michaela called me and when I picked up the lucky joey I was truly moved. The planet is not lost with gorgeous young people like this around. Thank you so much, Callum for saving this wonderful tree kangaroos life. Hope you and Michaela will visit the little man often, you'll always be welcome. The little tree roo is doing so well, has gone from 573g to 677g in just over a week. Initially he slept a lot but now he likes exploring and is full of life. Just see for yourselves.... See more

08.01.2022 Dobby The Little Helper I enjoy helping around the house. Matter of fact, I don't think Margit could run Lumholtz Lodge now without me....

07.01.2022 It was so wonderful to discover a couple of days ago that Kimberley has another joey in the pouch. I just hope it will make her come out of her depression soon, she is still so down after losing Monty to an eagle early July. The Joey is about 30 days old, which means he was conceived when Monty was still alive. It is early stages but I am sure she will be a lovely, caring mum again.

06.01.2022 It was so exciting to have Bob Irwin and Amanda French stay again when they came up for Bob's book launch. Bob was so happy to see Kimberley again who had turned into the great mum she is and Nelson, Monty and Dobby thought having uncle Bob visit was great fun!

06.01.2022 How delightful to see Nelson and Dobby play together. Little Dobby usually gets the upper hand. At the end of these games, both are totally exhausted which gives us a little time to get some housework done.

06.01.2022 This lovely little man has not got a name yet...In true tradition it will have to end with Y or IE, as in Geoffrey, Timothy, Gregory, Monty, Dobby... Any suggestions?? Right now he is asleep in the top of my shirt and snoring, we had a big day....

02.01.2022 I always thought Monty's exquisite white claw on his right little finger was his own individual trade mark. Until a guest photographed the wild boy Gregory's right hand... I don't think we need a DNA test to verify who Monty's dad is......

02.01.2022 I am so excited Lumholtz Lodge is finally on TripAdvisor !! If you have stayed here as a guest, I would be so grateful if you could give me a TripAdvisor review, even if you visited some time ago.