Cairns Budget Accommodation

If you’re visiting sunny Cairns to check out its famous landmarks, monuments and historic buildings, you may be somewhat disappointed. This tropical city is noted for things to "do" rather than "see". It serves as a gateway to many of Australia’s top attractions and is a great base for every adventure sport under the sun. Completely enclosed by rainforest and the Coral Sea, it’s your major starting point if you wish to visit the many natural attractions in Queensland’s "top end".

Cairns is the undisputed adventure capital of Australia due to the sheer diversity of the region. Where else could you immerse yourself in the Great Barrier Reef, trek through the virgin rainforests of Cape Tribulation, go bungee jumping, white water rafting, and so much more?

A host of adventure tour operators take all the natural attractions and package them into stimulating and challenging holiday experiences which are immensely enjoyed by thousands of interstate and international visitors every year. No matter what type of holiday you’re looking for, you’ll find it here.

Budget Accommodation in Cairns Queensland Australia

Cairns and Port Douglas in Far North Queensland are a must for your Australian visit. Cairns is arguably the adventure capital of Australia, and serves as the perfect holiday destination, and gateway to the further wonders of the tropical north.

With the Cairns International Airport at its doorstep, Cairns is the perfect springboard into the spectacular World Heritage listed rainforests of the Daintree and the Great Barrier Reef.

Day trips to the Great Barrier Reef, for the novice snorkellers or proficient divers, allow you to sample some to the world's most spectacular marine flora and fauna.

There is no end to the fun and activities: Hot air ballooning, deep-sea fishing, horse riding, golfing, sailing, snorkelling and wind surfing to name but a few. Wild-life Parks abound, including world famous Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo. The world class Cairns Casino caters to the high rollers and of course a wide range of boutique shopping is there to provide the best retail therapy.

Immerse yourself in the laid back hospitality Australians and particularly, Far North Queenslanders are renowned for.

The international Backpacker, Tourists and Budget Traveller market forms a significant proportion of the Cairns Tourist Industry, as it is a favourite for international visitors young and old, and anyone who has already enjoyed its wonders. Many accommodation products are geared to the budget minded and to those needing to stretch their travel dollar further, including hotels, motels, serviced apartments and dormitory accommodation.

Cairns abounds in Back-Packer Hostels, bunk houses or Lodges, with bunk bed dormitory accommodation, providing shared living spaces and money saving communal kitchens and shared bathrooms. This type of budget accommodation is most suited to the young, the adventurous and those looking for a fun atmosphere. For the budget minded Domestic holidayer, and the bargain hunting International traveller, whether back-packing or those on a working holiday, Cairns offers a wide range of cheap accommodation for almost every budget. These take the form of long-term rental accommodation, cheap hotels, discount lodging and owner-operated or backpacker style boarding houses and hostels.

For short term stays and families vacations there is affordable accommodation including ensuite rooms in family hotels, multiple beds and self catering facilities in budget apartments.

No matter what type of budget accommodation you seek, you will certainly find it in adventurous Cairns.

Other Cairns accommodation is available in all styles and all budgets. Hotels in Cairns range from the stunning 5 Star Luxury Hotels to the Budget Hotel designed to cater to the to the traveller who needs to stretch their dollar further. Throughout the compact city of Cairns are dotted the many hotels, motels, lodges and back-packers, which cater to the many thousands of visitors who flock to Cairns all year round. Accommodation options abound from budget to luxury, for hotel, motel and serviced apartments, resorts and self-serviced apartment accommodation. Cairns is the perfect launch pad for any back-packing or tourist visit, for family holiday accommodation, business trip or corporate stay. Most of the luxury 5 star Hotels are situated downtown or on the Pier. Family run motels and boutique hotels, as well as owner occupied Lodges and Bed and Breakfast operations.