Peeramon was once a thriving timber town, surveyed in 1907. Today, the Historic Peeramon Hotel is attraction bringing people to the small township. The name Peeramon is from an Aboriginal word referring to a local hill.
Looking from the outside, the hotel doesn’t have its historical charm, rebuilt after being damaged by Cyclone Larry in 2006. Walk inside and the story is kind of similar. Gone are the old wooden structures with decades of stories to tell, replaced with a modern take on a country pub hotel.
This isn’t a criticism of the pub and how it was rebuilt, it is lamenting for the history lost in the disaster of Cyclone Larry. Still, Peeramon Hotel is great spot with views to admire while enjoying an ale or a meal. The reviews are generally positive with cold beer, good food, and views from the verandah.
From Yungaburra Visitor Information Centre, turn left onto Gillies Range Rd heading east. Follow Fillies Range Rd for 1.5km and turn right into Peeramon Rd. Follow Peeramon Rd for 6km and the Peeramon Hotel will be on the left. Alternatively, turn left onto Gillies Range Rd heading east, then follow Fillies Range Rd for 3.4km and turn right into Lake Barrine Rd. Follow Lake Barrine Rd for 4.1km, passing the entrance towards Lake Eacham on the way, and turn right into McKenzie Rd. Follow McKenzie Rd through a dense rainforest road, winding for 1.8km. Turn left onto Peeramon Rd and Peeramon Hotel is 500m on the left. From Malanda Falls Visitor Information Centre, turn left onto Malanda Atherton Rd and follow for 900m and turn left into Mary St. Follow Mary St for 750m and cross over a single lane bridge. From the bridge, continue straight following Pound Rd for 1.3km and follow the bend to the right onto Peeramon Rd. Continue on Peeramon Rd for 4.4km and the Peeramon Hotel is on the right.
Summary
Cost:Free
Hours:Wed-Thu 3pm-9.30pm, Fri 2pm-10.30pm, Sat 10am-10.30pm, Sun 10am-6pm
