| there are also private rooms, some with minifridges. theres a plunge pool in a tropically landscaped courtyard with hammocks, a terrace and bbqs. breakfast, hot drinks and parking are complimentary. other amenities include a bar, 3 kitchens, and a lounge with a hippy vibe. across the street from cairns central shopping centre, this laid-back hostel is 2 km from seawalker green islands great barrier reef experience and 7 km from cairns airport. check-in time: 11:00 amcheck-out time: 10:00 am. bright mixed-sex dorms come with free linens, as well as bunk beds, shared bathrooms and ceiling fans; air-conditioning is available for an extra cost
Cairns Airport 12 min
Cairns Botanic Gardens (9 min)
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (17 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Great Adventures - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Cruises (18 min)
Eco-friendly Cairns travel company running catamaran reef & island tours & scuba & snorkel trips. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (17 min)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Cairns Night Markets (13 min)
Bustling indoor market with many vendors, open evenings for shopping & casual dining. Crystal Cascades (23 min)
Group of small rainforest waterfalls flowing into natural swimming pools, reached by a short hike. Tourism Tropical North Queensland (17 min) Rainforestation Nature Park (31 min)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises (8 min)
Coral reef and snorkeling Barron Falls (39 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Rusty's Markets (10 min)
Vibrant enclosed marketplace open weekends since 1975 for produce, apparel, gifts & flowers. Cairns Aquarium (14 min)
Sizable home to over 16,000 specimens & showcasing 10 local ecosystems, there's also a restaurant. The Reef Hotel Casino (15 min)
Casino, roulette, poker, slot machine, and table game Kuranda Scenic Railway (38 min)
Rainforest and koala Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome (15 min)
Wildlife park with zip lines & rope climbing, plus interactive shows with crocodiles & koalas. | 
