| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. across from the esplanade on the coral sea, this low-key adults-only hostel is surrounded by lively bars, cafes and eateries. streamlined mixed-sex or female-only dorms with bunk beds and wi-fi access can accommodate up to 12 guests; some have en suite bathrooms. it's a 7-minute walk from the cairns aquarium and 16 minutes on foot from cairns train station. amenities include a coffee shop, an outdoor pool and a patio, as well as a communal kitchen, a guest computer and bbq facilities. private rooms are also available
Cairns Airport 12 min
Tourism Tropical North Queensland (3 min) The Reef Hotel Casino (7 min)
Casino, roulette, poker, slot machine, and table game Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (17 min)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Cairns Night Markets (5 min)
Bustling indoor market with many vendors, open evenings for shopping & casual dining. Cairns Aquarium (10 min)
Sizable home to over 16,000 specimens & showcasing 10 local ecosystems, there's also a restaurant. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (17 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises (9 min)
Coral reef and snorkeling Rainforestation Nature Park (31 min)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Cairns Art Gallery (3 min)
Restored 1936 government building, now a gallery featuring Australian art, with a gift shop & cafe. Cairns Botanic Gardens (9 min)
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Kuranda Scenic Railway (38 min)
Rainforest and koala Great Adventures - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Cruises (7 min)
Eco-friendly Cairns travel company running catamaran reef & island tours & scuba & snorkel trips. Rusty's Markets (9 min)
Vibrant enclosed marketplace open weekends since 1975 for produce, apparel, gifts & flowers. Barron Falls (40 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome (6 min)
Wildlife park with zip lines & rope climbing, plus interactive shows with crocodiles & koalas. | 
