Cairns & Far North Queensland
Being a national park, some basic camp sites are set aside at Watsons Bay on this otherwise exclusive island. Campers must be fully self-sufficient;…
Must-see hotels in Cairns & Far North Queensland
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Apartment living with hotel-style management and service. Its one- and two-bedroom apartment-style accommodation has full kitchen facilities, and is just…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Directly opposite the beach, these low-rise, airy one-bedroom apartments are a bargain with high-quality furnishings, tiled floors, full kitchen…
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
Cairns & Far North Queensland
This low-key, palm-shaded beachfront slice of paradise right on Ellis Beach has camping, cabins and contemporary bungalows, the best of which have direct…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Curtain Fig is an affordable motel with comfortable rooms and heritage stylings in keeping with Yungaburra village. The natural saltwater pool is a…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Friendly, tree-studded park on the highway with a shady pool, big camp kitchen and laundry, and large lovely gardens for the kids (or pets) to run around…
The Daintree
These great-value, spacious villas occupy lovely landscaped grounds complete with rock waterfall and natural pool on the southern entrance to town.
Cairns
Right by the beach, this shady, council-run camping ground has a toilet block, hot showers, barbecues, a laundry and kids' playground.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Friendly and central lime-green motel with a large communal kitchen and barbecue area. Rooms are simply furnished but very clean.
Cairns
There's free camping and motorhome parking at Rotary Park on Babinda Creek just east of the highway. Hot showers are $2.
Cairns
Offers private leasing of local holiday properties for groups, families and long stays in and around Cairns.
Cape Tribulation
With the giant Jungle Bar restaurant-pool area, a boardwalk to Myall Beach and a wide range of budget accommodation, PK's has long been a backpacker go-to…
The Daintree
This jungly village of raised safari tents is aimed at eco-minded travellers and families looking for a bit of adventure. The various tented huts range…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
In the original 1906 post office building (opposite the Post Office Hotel), this charming historic guesthouse has six rooms and a shared lounge and…
Port Douglas
For a cheap bed close to the centre of town, this place will suit travellers looking for action. There's a lively bar at the front, clean four- to eight…
Cairns
Once one of Cairns' rowdiest pubs, the super-central Hides now offers affordable accommodation in basic but clean rooms. The 1885 colonial-style building…
Port Douglas
For the location and facilities, this colourful, refurbished motel is a reasonable deal, with simple but modern motel rooms, a covered kitchen and…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The spick-and-span Laura Motel has 11 comfortable en-suite rooms with compact flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. Reception is at the general store…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
This is bush camping for motorhomes or campervans on a large private property, with amenities including camp kitchen, showers and dump points. It's near…
Cooktown Orchid Travellers Park
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The smallest and most central of Cooktown's van parks (right opposite the Top Pub), Orchid is basic and a little cramped but welcoming, with a pool and…
Cairns
With well-kept tropical gardens, a tranquil air and a near-the-beach location, this restful retreat has spacious and airy rooms and an attached restaurant…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The six motel rooms behind the local pub are the best value in town and are often full. Good bar meals, including $10 lunch specials, in the pub and an…
The Daintree
Great-value accommodation comprising simple, freestanding cabins with covered decks in a tropical orchard close to the beach, forest and swimming holes…
The Daintree
These two adorable little en-suite cabins with verandahs and solar power are just across the road from the beach and CJ's cafe.
Daintree Rainforest Retreat Motel
The Daintree
The boutique rooms at this little motel have striking tropical colour schemes and glossy woodwork. Some have kitchenettes. The family rooms sleep four to…
Port Douglas
This small park is beautifully located a short walk to the beach and town. Grassy sites, small pool, camp kitchen and units with kitchenette but no…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Cooktown's best motel has a fine location opposite the wharf, with waterfront views and a range of tasteful, modern rooms (some with private balconies).
Port Douglas
Five minutes’ stroll from the beach and about 1.5km south of town, this large, shady park has a good range of cabins and free gas barbecues.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Built for caravans and motorhomes with all sites powered and a decent size. Also a range of cabins, units and impressive camp facilities.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The Atherton Motel is a well-appointed midranger just north of the town centre, with a pool, a licensed restaurant and spacious rooms.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
This heritage-listed art-deco beauty has tidy pub rooms and a popular restaurant serving hearty meals, including giant steaks.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The last watering hole and meal stop before Laura also has simple motel-style accommodation and occasional live entertainment.
Cairns
The closest caravan park to the town centre, this is a no-frills place with shady sites, pools, camp kitchen and basic cabins.
Cape Tribulation
Once a budget place (it still has air-con dorms), Ferntree is going more for the family resort look with a range of accommodation, pool area, Daintree Bar…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
This popular free campground (maximum 24 hours) is in the Lions Park opposite the Kairi Hotel.
