The Northern Greenhouse

117 Grafton Street, Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Australia | Hostel

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Cairns-ival

A travel blog entry by adam.y.lauris

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After bidding our lovely family in Melbourne adieu, we boarded the discount airline Jet Airways and crossed the great continent of Australia by air. Once the plane touched down, we were greeted by our first real expense in Australia to date: a short cab fare. After grabbing our bags, I hailed a cab from the side of the Cairns airport entrance. To …

Celebrations and changing travel companion

A travel blog entry by angelontheroad

5

Stepping off the nightbus at 6 o'clock in the morning - I remembered how that felt in Airlie Beach: Kind of chilly, empty streets and Cafes, People still in bed after another-party-through-the-night... Stepping off the bus at not even 6 o'clock in Cairns, 10 hours bus-ride north of Airlie Beach: 21 C although sun is not even up, people already …

Sunny Sydney and rainy Cairns...

A travel blog entry by anja.

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During the day Rachael and I went to Coogie Beach again and had lunch there. The sun came out after a cloudy start to the day and we also went for a lovely walk. Overall, we took it easy and it was nice to relax a little after all the constant travelling around in the last few weeks. In the afternoon I had to pack again though... Rachael was very …

A day trip to Cape Tribulation

A travel blog entry by anja.

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On Monday (27 Dec) I took it easy, explored the hostel and Cairns a bit. It was very busy at the hostel because so many people had to stay longer due to the flooded roads further south in Queensland. I have to admit that I hadn't even heard of it until then... Cairns itself was pretty quiet because hardly any of the shops were open due to the …

Fly like a bird or drop like a brick...!!

A travel blog entry by bahra

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So the journey of big kicks started in Africa and through into Nepal with a couple of rafting ventures and paragliding has culminated with jumping out of a plance by choice.

Yep I did it - skydiving at 10000 feet. Was smiling all the way there on the hour and a half drive and grinning on the way back as well as grinning 99% of the way down …

Traveler rating: 4.5/5 Outstanding (133 reviews)

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Location

This hostel, located on 117 Grafton Street, Cairns, is near Paronella Park, Cairns Dive Centre, Wait A While Rainforest Tours, and Wilderness Eco Safaris.
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    TravelPod Member ReviewsThe Northern Greenhouse Cairns

    How hostels should be

    Reviewed Mar 20, 2012
    by (23 reviews) Leicester , United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom

    Excellent and clean little hostel. Free wifi, great outdoor area, cheap bar and organised trips.
    Loved our stay.

    This review is the subjective opinion of a TravelPod member and not of TravelPod.com.

    best beds in Oz

    Reviewed Jan 30, 2012
    by (2 reviews) Reading , United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom

    excellent place to stay - I was there for a month broken up by trips and best beds, clean rooms, friendly staff. Also booked loads of trips through them and they honestly looked out for best deals and discounts.

    This review is the subjective opinion of a TravelPod member and not of TravelPod.com.

    Stayed for nearly 3 weeks!

    Reviewed May 27, 2011
    by (1 review) Hertfordshire , United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom

    Highly Recommend! Best hostel I have stayed in. Clean, nice rooms with big beds and en suite. Friendly staff and good bar. Free tours, free internet, free BBQ, free breakfast...what more could you want. And close to all shops and bars too! I want to go back!

    This review is the subjective opinion of a TravelPod member and not of TravelPod.com.

    Great hostel

    Reviewed Mar 6, 2011
    by (1 review) , United States Flag of United States

    Friendly organized staff, clean place, private bathroom in each dorm...one of the best hostels I stayed in.

    This review is the subjective opinion of a TravelPod member and not of TravelPod.com.

    TripAdvisor Reviews The Northern Greenhouse Cairns

    4.50 of 5 stars Outstanding