Cairns Hostel: The Northern Greenhouse

Category: Hostel

Address: 117 Grafton Street

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Description : Awarded BEST BACKPACKER ACCOMMODATION 2008, 2009 & 2010 (Tourism Tropical North Queensland) Finalist BEST BACKPACKER ACOMMODATION 2008 & 2009 (Tourism Queensland) Winner 'BEST ATMOSPHERE AWARD' Lonely Planet's TOP PICK in Cairns The Northern Greenhouse, located in Cairns, is a famous backpacker resort catering for budget travellers looking for a tropical getaway. Described by the Lonely Planet as ‘a cut above the other backpackers’, the Northern Greenhouse prides itself on its world-class facilities and activities. Modern terrace apartments overlook a central swimming pool and abut a large wooden entertainment deck littered with cosy couches, internet stations and a pool table – a social hub to meet likeminded travellers. Embrace the free WIFI, enjoy the spotless kitchen facilities, relax and eat popcorn at the hostel's movie nights, start your day with a complimentary breakfast, wake to the aroma of fluffy golden pancakes on Saturdays, experience an Aussie BBQ on Sunday evenings and take-part in a variety of social activities. MONDAY •FREE transfer to a magically hidden tropical rainforest at 1.30pm TUESDAY •FREE transfer to the Flecker Botanical Gardens at 12.30pm WEDNESDAY •Come sailing with us at 12.00pm for $15 followed by a BBQ •Play a game of sunset tennis for a $10 court fee. Free bus transfers to the court depart at 6.15pm •Movie night on the entertainment deck, FREE popcorn from the bar THURSDAY •Need a naturally brewed beer to quench your tropical thirst? Take a FREE bus transfer at 2.45pm to the Blue Sky Brewery and participate in a microbrewery tour for $12 FRIDAY •Spend Friday afternoons swimming and lazing about at Ellis Beach. FREE bus transfer leaves the hostel at 1.30pm and returns at 5.00pm, FREE sausage sizzle supplied SATURDAY •FREE pancake breakfast from 11.00am – the breakfast after a well deserved sleep-in SUNDAY •FREE Sunday night Aussie BBQ at 5.00pm (vegetarians catered for) •Movie night on the entertainment deck, FREE popcorn from the bar Room options comprise of spacious six-bed dorms (single and mixed gender), king/twin self-contained apartments, and family friendly four-share apartments. All of which include a private ensuite, hairdryer, storage, air-conditioning and a balcony or garden terrace. FREE secure car parking FREE WIFI internet FREE daily breakfast FREE movie nights with popcorn FREE Saturday morning pancakes FREE Sunday evening Aussie BBQ FREE luggage storage FREE tea and coffee FACILITIES: 24-hour reception Self-catering kitchen Swimming pool Onsite laundry with irons In-house bar, 6 Links Outdoor entertainment decking Big Screen TV area Air conditioning No lock out/curfew In-house travel desk LOCATION The Northern Greenhouse is a world-class backpacker resort centrally located at 117 Grafton Street, Cairns. Our hostel location is: * 400 metres from Cairns Central Station * 450 metres from the Premier Bus Depot * 6 minute walk from the Cairns Esplanade - home to a saltwater swimming lagoon and an adjacent park where backpackers enhance their summer glow * 10 minute walk from Reef Fleet Terminal, a transport hub for travellers wishing to board vessels to the Great Barrier Reef and the pick-up/drop-off point for Greyhound coaches * 7 kilometres from Cairns Airport.