Backpackers' dream
Chilling out: Jen Lagedrost and Jill Cunningham from the US cool off at the Cairns Lagoon.
WITH incredible scenery, adventure activities galore and a huge choice of affordable accommodation, Cairns is a backpackers' paradise.
Whether it's lazing by the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, enjoying the city's many great bars and entertainment venues, or shopping for unique Australian souvenirs, Cairns has plenty to offer the backpacker crowd.
Backpackers flock to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree rainforest, from all parts of the globe.
Cairns is the central point for extended travel in the region including trips to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape York, the Atherton Tableland and Mission Beach area.
As a popular tourism destination, there are a range Cairns backpacker accommodation options and Cairns backpacker tours available in the region.
More:
Share this article
Hidden gems revealed
MOVE over Al Gore. The new star of the enviro-doco world is right here in Far North Queensland. more
Spring on to the Esplanade
KEEPING fit and active is easy in Cairns, with fun, free, exercise classes at the Cairns Esplanade all year round. more
Salted sunsets
THE Salt House Bar & Restaurant at Cairns' Marina Point is the latest addition to the city's waterfront live music and dining venues. more
Casting a line
BE it fresh or saltwater, Cairns has some of the best fishing spots in Australia. more
