Cairns & Far North Queensland
This charming B&B occupies Herberton's original post office. The three ensuite rooms are done up in impeccable heritage style, but don't skimp on the mod…
Must-see hotels in Cairns & Far North Queensland
Port Douglas
It's easy to hang about Dougies' sprawling grounds in a hammock or pool by day and move to the bar at night. If you can summon the energy, bikes and…
Cairns
There's no camping around Josephine Falls, but if you're walking the Bartle Frere Track there are four basic bush camps which must be booked in advance…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
It's not absolute beachfront (it's a four-minute walk to the sea), but the three glorious pools, tennis court, clean apartments and accommodating staff…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
These beautiful, old-miner's-hut-themed cabins are a good bet in Chillagoe. All have small kitchens, mod cons and private courtyards. Expect a warm…
The Daintree
This family-friendly retreat is set on a 16-hectare property on the main road, about 5km north of Cow Bay, and has walking trails, hand-reared kangaroos,…
Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Each of these four individually themed timber cottages is a romantic hideaway in its own private patch of rainforest, replete with candles, fresh flowers,…
Cairns
Set in a beautiful old Queenslander home in the quiet but central part of town, Gecko's is backpacker hostel meets guesthouse, with no bunks and good…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
'Resort' might be pushing it a bit, but this collection of very liveable one-bedroom apartments is a pleasant and quiet base. It's right across from the…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Right in the middle of town, this friendly place offers great-value cabins, plus motel-style units and plenty of shady space for camping and caravans …
Port Douglas
Formerly QT, Oaks has had a makeover but is still fun and aimed at a trendy, 20- to 30-something crowd, though families will find a lot to like. There's a…
The Daintree
Photographers and birdwatchers will love the Red Mill with its emphasis on information and observation. There are four lovely en-suite rooms in the …
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Stake out a spot at this modern, well-run beachfront camping ground near the jetty. It packs out in the high season when there's a seven-night minimum but…
Cairns
This colourful, easygoing backpackers has a lagoon pool, licensed bar area, good communal kitchen and barbecue area. There are also daily free shuttles…
Cape Tribulation
In a patch of rainforest behind Turtle Rock Cafe, Safari Lodge has reasonably spacious camp sites and cute but very tiny safari huts with verandahs and…
Cairns
These tidy budget apartments all come with kitchens, private patios or balconies, and laundries. Free wi-fi, a lovely pool, a spa, lush gardens and a…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The closest beachfront accommodation to Cairns, this shiny resort has clean, self-contained apartments dotted around beautifully manicured tropical…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
These bright, self-contained one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are an affordable alternative to Palm Cove’s city-sized resorts; think practical…
The Daintree
This romantic couples retreat features four boutique thatched treehouses snuggled away in the rainforest back from the main road just north of Cow Bay…
Cairns
Couples and families appreciate the excellent value and friendly service at this quiet complex. The squeaky-clean apartments have cooking facilities and…
Cairns
Opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre, this award-winning YHA is bright, spotlessly clean, secure and professionally staffed. En-suite rooms are…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
This modern, well-equipped and shady camping ground has fuel, a small shop and an on-site cafe. It also rents tinnies (four/eight hours $110/160), and…
Cairns
An enviable location on the northern end of the Esplanade, 24-hour room service and stylish, modern guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows define this…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
About 8km south of Mt Carbine, you'll find these wonderful purpose-built camp sites, restored tobacco-workers' cottages, and delightful B&B accommodation,…
Cairns
The Cairns of old still exists at this quirky art-deco guesthouse, which retains its original polished floorboards and art-deco fittings. The swirling…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
This pretty camping ground, 1km down from Lake Eacham, has shady sites, cosy cabins, a general store, a cafe, a good camp kitchen and all manner of birds…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The home of Mareeba's rodeo offers year-round camping with hundreds of sites and plenty of wandering wallabies. There's limited shade, but it's cheap,…
Cairns
This hostel in a rambling old Queenslander on the city's fringe combines friendly staff with cosy rooms that are bright but not tacky. Cheap pizza, fire…
Cairns
These tasteful tropical apartments are sparkling and bright, something that could equally be said about the cheery staff here. All apartments have good…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Though technically a motel, the collection of spotless rooms at this pretty property are more like self-contained units, with small kitchenettes, private…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Cooktown’s most stylish accommodation features breezy tropical-style rooms and spacious two-bedroom apartments, gorgeous gardens enveloping the biggest…
Cape Tribulation
Sleep near banana trees in one of the individual en-suite timber cabins with verandahs and smart bed linen. This is a working exotic fruit farm so a bonus…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The original Quinkan Hotel burnt down in 2002 and while the rebuilt pub doesn't have that classic outback rustic character it's clean, functional and a…
Cairns
Calypso is a good old party hostel, thanks to the Zanzibar Bar & Grill that attracts backpackers like moths to a flame with its regular entertainment…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The location is handy, opposite the museum and visitor centre, and the rooms are clean and well presented at one of Mareeba's better family motels. The…
Cairns
Sorry lads! This white-glove-test-clean hostel is the only female-only hostel in Queensland. Rooms are plain but clean (most have no bunks) and there's a…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
There are five Queensland Parks camping grounds (and one bush-camp site) in the Danbulla State Forest. All but the bush camp have water, barbecues and…
Cairns
This small campground beside the Babinda Boulders has toilets, cold showers and free barbecues. No bookings, but there is a two-night maximum stay.
Cairns
This slightly ramshackle Heritage-listed building (1917) offers the kind of good, old-fashioned rooms and service you'd expect from a small-town pub,…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The town pub has six spick-and-span motel units. The bar is open from 10.30am daily; its restaurant offers big-portion lunches (noon to 2pm) and dinners …
