Gilligan's
Cairns City, QLD
About
Gilligan's occupies a central spot on Grafton Street in Cairns City, making it a solid base for backpackers exploring Far North Queensland. Dorm beds start from $40 AUD. The location works well for those heading to nearby natural attractions including Admiralty Island, Crystal Cascades, Barron Gorge and Barron Falls, Fitzroy Island, and Stoney Creek Falls. The Cairns City setting means easy access to shops, cafes, and transport links, which suits independent travellers planning day trips or longer adventures into the rainforest and reef region. Solo travellers will find it straightforward to connect with other guests, and the central location removes the hassle of getting around town. First-time visitors to tropical North Queensland will appreciate the convenient base for exploring everything from waterfalls to island day trips.
Rooms
Mixed dorm
Facilities
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Communal kitchen
- ✓On-site laundry
- ✓Lockers
- ✓Luggage storage
Nearby
Other hostels nearby
- Cairns Central YHA — 0.2km, Cairns City
- Bounce Hostel — 0.2km, Cairns City
- Little Drifter Cairns — 0.3km, Cairns City
- Mad Monkey Central — 0.3km, Cairns City
Things to do
- Admiralty Island — 3.8km
- Fitzroy Island — 23.3km
- Green Island — 27.7km
Camping alternatives
- Cairns Place — 0.2km
- Etta Green Park — 1.8km
- Apex Park, Cairns North, Cairns — 1.8km
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland — 2.2km
Pubs & meals nearby
- The Union Jack — 0.1km
- The Crown — 0.1km
- McGinty’s Irish Pub — 0.1km
- P.J.O’Brien’s — 0.2km