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On The Wallaby

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On The Wallaby

Only one hour from Cairns in Yungaburra, On The Wallaby is a quaint, cozy lodge nestled in the rainforest of the Atherton Tablelands.

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34 Eacham Road, Yungaburra (Hostel)

Travellers Oasis

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Travellers Oasis

Welcome to Travellers Oasis Backpackers Hostel in Cairns. Travellers Oasis is a charming little guest house offering cosy and clean facilities to the budget conscious traveller, in a friendly and relaxed environment.

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8 Scott street Parramatta Park (Hostel)

Dreamtime Travellers Rest

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Dreamtime Travellers Rest

Breaking news.... July 2009 Voted Number 1 Hostel in Australia for the second year in a row plus Voted by guests.... 2nd best Hostel in the Oceania Region, 2008! Many thanks to all the happy travellers who stayed, we enjoyed your reviews.

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4 Terminus Street (Hostel)

The Northern Greenhouse

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The Northern Greenhouse

WINNER BEST BACKPACKERS 2008 (Tourism Tropical North Queensland) FINALIST BEST BACKPACKERS 2008 (Tourism Queensland) TOP PICK Lonely Planet Guide 2008 Situated in the heart of Cairns, The Northern Greenhouse is an ideal destination to experience the bes

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117 Grafton Street (Hostel)

Cascade Gardens Resort

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Cascade Gardens Resort

Simply spend a day lazing around the pool with a refeshing drink, have a spa and let us help organise a BBQ for you. Whatever you desire in this paradise, the friendly and helpfull staff at Cascade Gardens will send you home without a care in the world.

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175 Lake Street Cairns (Hostel)

Cairns Girls Hostel

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Cairns Girls Hostel

Stay in an historic 'Queenslander'located in Cairns City Centre. 1930's residence built for the founder of Cairns first Department store. Home to travelling women from all over the world. Voted 'Cairns best Hostel.

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147 Lake Street (Hostel)

Cairns Waterfront Backpackers

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Cairns Waterfront Backpackers

The * ULTIMATE LOCATION * on the Cairns Waterfront and Esplanade....

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83 The Esplanade Cairns, Queensland (Hostel)

Caravella Backpackers Cairns City Waterfront

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Caravella Backpackers Cairns City Waterfront

Voted within the ten best Australian hostels in 2008 by Hostelworld customers. Office hours are 7 am to 9 pm if arriving after 9pm or before 7am you must make contact with us prior to arrival on our free phone number .

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149 The Esplanade or (Hostel)

Calypso Backpackers Resort

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Calypso Backpackers Resort

The CALYPSO is a fantastic place, cool, clean and friendly, with an awesome atmosphere.

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5 Digger St. (Hostel)

Castaway's Backpackers Cairns

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Castaway's Backpackers Cairns

Small, Clean and Friendly and just minutes from the city is Castaway's Backpackers. This cheerful hostel has a nice swimming pool surrounded by palm trees if you fancy a dip.

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Po Box 5648 207 Sheridan Street (Hostel)

Njoy! Travellers Resort

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Njoy! Travellers Resort

***check out our specials page!!!*** Njoy! Travellers Resort appeals to international and domestic travellers alike. Families, Individual travellers, couples and small groups all Njoy!

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141 Sheridan St (Hostel)

Cairns City Backpackers

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Cairns City Backpackers

Our hostel is small and quiet, and is just a short walk from the city.We offer 10% discount on all tours pre-booked through our website to our guests.

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274 Draper Street , Cairns Qld, 4870 (Hostel)

JJ's Backpackers

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JJ's Backpackers

Looking for a hostel that is large enough to meet new friends but small enough to get that 'personal touch', well..... JJ's Backpackers Hostel is a small hostel famous for it's friendly, helpful staff and relaxed chilled atmosphere.

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11-13 Charles Street (Hostel)

Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort

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Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's resort is located in the Cairns city centre. Gilligan's is Cairns' newest and most up-market budget accommodation, offering both tradtional backpacker facilities (with added comforts) as well as private hotel style rooms.

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57 - 89 Grafton Street (Hostel)

Woodduck Backpackers Cairns

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Woodduck Backpackers Cairns

Woodduck Backpackers Cairns is run by friendly, helpful and efficient staff who will make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. They will share their local knowledge with you to make your stay in the tropics an unforgetable experience.

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136 Grafton Street cairns (Hostel)

Corona Backpackers

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Corona Backpackers

iIF ARRIVING OUTSIDE OFFICE HOURS PLEASE CALL US 1 DAY PRIOR OR CONTACT US ON THE DETAILS GIVEN ON YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL OFFICE HOURS 8-12AM AND 4-7 PM Corona Backpackers is a small, clean, friendly hostel situated in the centre of the city.

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72 Grafton St (Hostel)

Bohemia Resort

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Bohemia Resort

Bohemia Resort is Cairns premium resort hostel. Set on half a hectare of landscaped tropical gardens in the heart of Cairns, the Bohemia Resort offers stunning accommodation.

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231 McLeod Street (Hostel)

Shenannigans Cairns

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Shenannigans Cairns

CHECK-IN's NOT available after 10.pm Checkins between 8pm & 10pm need to contact Shenannigans on (07) 40512490 and arrange checkin.

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Cnr Sheridan & Spence Sts (Hostel)

Asylum Cairns

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Asylum Cairns

CHECK OUT OUR CRAZY SUMMER PRICES! ALL ROOMS INCLUDE BREAKFAST, FREE EVENING MEAL 5 NIGHTS A WEEK, FREE TEA AND COFFEE, FREE INTERNET. COME STAY AT THE MOST CHILLED OUT PLACE IN CAIRNS!

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149 Grafton Street (Hostel)

Koala Beach Resort Cairns

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Koala Beach Resort Cairns

Great hostel located right in the city center. Come be part of the Koala family!! Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest.

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137 Lake Street (Hostel)

Nomads Cairns Hostel & Serpent Bar

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Nomads Cairns Hostel & Serpent Bar

Nomads Cairns Backpackers Resort is the ultimate tropical backpackers hostel located just minutes from major transportation and attraction's such as the Esplanade Lagoon.

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341 Lake St (Hostel)

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Cairns

Up here in the tropical reaches of sun-soaked Queensland lies the vibrant and colourful heart of Australia’s North. Up here is where the deep greens of World Heritage Rainforests sneak into the electric blues of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Cairns Girls Hostel

Cairns Girls Hostel

I stayed here about 2 or 3 weeks ago for 4 days. I enjoyed the inexpensive prices and the friendly and helpful ladies who ran it. Compared to other hostels I've seen, this one was extremely neat in its common areas and bedrooms. The hostel is located in an old building off to one side of Cairns downtown area. ... more

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