| some suites feature whirlpool tubs; apartments have living/dining areas. off highway 1, this relaxed motel is an 8-minute walk from seafront cairns esplanade, a 12 minute-walk from cairns cbd and 2. other amenities include a bbq area and a coin-operated laundry. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. upgraded rooms add minibars, microwaves and/or kitchenettes, while family rooms offer bunk beds. there's a casual international restaurant with a terrace, as well as an outdoor saltwater pool with a waterfall. parking is free. 1 km from cairns convention centre. low-key rooms, suites and apartments have air conditioning, free wi-fi and tvs, as well as tea and coffeemaking equipment
Cairns Airport 8 min
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (13 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. The Reef Hotel Casino (7 min)
Casino, roulette, poker, slot machine, and table game Rainforestation Nature Park (27 min)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Crystal Cascades (21 min)
Group of small rainforest waterfalls flowing into natural swimming pools, reached by a short hike. Cairns Botanic Gardens (5 min)
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Cairns Night Markets (5 min)
Bustling indoor market with many vendors, open evenings for shopping & casual dining. Barron Gorge National Park (36 min)
Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises (9 min)
Coral reef and snorkeling Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome (8 min)
Wildlife park with zip lines & rope climbing, plus interactive shows with crocodiles & koalas. Cairns Aquarium (13 min)
Sizable home to over 16,000 specimens & showcasing 10 local ecosystems, there's also a restaurant. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (13 min)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Great Adventures - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Cruises (9 min)
Eco-friendly Cairns travel company running catamaran reef & island tours & scuba & snorkel trips. Rusty's Markets (13 min)
Vibrant enclosed marketplace open weekends since 1975 for produce, apparel, gifts & flowers. Kuranda Scenic Railway (34 min)
Rainforest and koala Barron Falls (35 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. | 
