| all bathrooms are shared, and linens are provided. it's 3 km from the esplanade along coral sea, and 2 km from cairns zoom and wildlife dome. air-conditioning is available for a fee. simple dorms sleep 3 to 6 guests, and offer bunk beds, lockers and free wi-fi. there are 2 shared kitchens, plus guest laundry facilities. set in a group of buildings, this casual hostel is a 5-minute walk from cairns train station. private rooms add tvs and minifridges; upgraded rooms feature flat-screen tvs, and balconies with hammocks. check-in time: 10:30 amcheck-out time: 10:00 am. other amenities include a tv lounge, a bbq area, and an outdoor pool, along with a sundeck and hammocks
Cairns Airport 12 min
The Reef Hotel Casino (15 min)
Casino, roulette, poker, slot machine, and table game Crystal Cascades (23 min)
Group of small rainforest waterfalls flowing into natural swimming pools, reached by a short hike. Barron Falls (39 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Tourism Tropical North Queensland (15 min) Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (17 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Cairns Botanic Gardens (9 min)
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Cairns Aquarium (14 min)
Sizable home to over 16,000 specimens & showcasing 10 local ecosystems, there's also a restaurant. Great Adventures - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Cruises (18 min)
Eco-friendly Cairns travel company running catamaran reef & island tours & scuba & snorkel trips. Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome (15 min)
Wildlife park with zip lines & rope climbing, plus interactive shows with crocodiles & koalas. Cairns Night Markets (13 min)
Bustling indoor market with many vendors, open evenings for shopping & casual dining. Kuranda Scenic Railway (38 min)
Rainforest and koala Rainforestation Nature Park (31 min)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Rusty's Markets (10 min)
Vibrant enclosed marketplace open weekends since 1975 for produce, apparel, gifts & flowers. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises (6 min)
Coral reef and snorkeling Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (17 min)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. | 
