Cairns Travel Forum

I'm looking for a place to stay for one week in June 2009. Does anyone know of any little hidden gems anywhere. Not looking for anything in the centre of the nightlife. Will probably hire a car. Something on or near the coast would be fantastic. Never been to Queensland before, so looking for some help and advice for a first timer. Many thanks , Ted

You might want to check out the High Chaparral Motel, 195-205 Sheridan Street, Cairns
http://www.highchaparralmotel.com/Tariffs.html

Located on a quiet residential street with food shops close by. Room includes mini kitchen and facilities. Built around an inner court yard, very private.

I found it very easy travelling from there w/o a car. Bus stops on the corner.

Full details on my Australia page, tips/hotels

I live in Brisbane Queensland but haven't visited Cairns for 20years as its 2000ks from us. A good site for you to visit is sunloverholidays.com.au It will give you information on everything you need to know. They have prices on 42 hotels in cairns itself, or you can download their brochures and find prices for the beach areas a little way from Cairns. Hiring a car is a good way to go. There is so much to see, i'm sure you will have a great time. I remember when we were there that we loved green island and all the tropical fish. Have a great time.

In 2005, we stayed at the Cairns Colonial Club, it was around $80 per night booked through Wotif.com.
It is in a quiet part of town, about 10 mins from the centre of Cairns and they have a free shuttle bus that runs all day. It was a lovely place to stay with beautiful grounds and pool areas. They also had a lovely restuarant there. I would stay there again.

Yes, Cairns Colonial Club is good. You could also think about one of the northern beach villages - Palm Cove or Trinity Beach would be my choice. Plenty of accommodation in both (which you can google) and it's a fifteen minutes or so drive into Cairns.