| ranging from private rooms to mixed-gender or female-only dorms, the no-nonsense quarters offer complimentary wi-fi and en suite bathrooms. some have bunk beds. there's a communal kitchen, as well as guest laundry facilities. a minute's walk from the nearest bus station, this straightforward hostel is a 5-minute walk from the lively cairns night markets, and a 12-minute walk from the cairns zoom and wildlife dome. linens are provided. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Cairns Airport 10 min
The Reef Hotel Casino (12 min)
Casino, roulette, poker, slot machine, and table game Rainforestation Nature Park (29 min)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Barron Gorge National Park (39 min)
Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (15 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 (3 min)
Sizable home to over 16,000 specimens & showcasing 10 local ecosystems, there's also a restaurant. Kuranda Scenic Railway (36 min)
Rainforest and koala Barron Falls (38 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises (14 min)
Coral reef and snorkeling Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (15 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome (12 min)
Wildlife park with zip lines & rope climbing, plus interactive shows with crocodiles & koalas. Tourism Tropical North Queensland (9 min) Rusty's Markets (7 min)
Vibrant enclosed marketplace open weekends since 1975 for produce, apparel, gifts & flowers. Cairns Botanic Gardens (7 min)
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Great Adventures - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Cruises (13 min)
Eco-friendly Cairns travel company running catamaran reef & island tours & scuba & snorkel trips. | 
