Gecko's Backpackers

Cairns


Set in a beautiful old Queenslander home in the quiet but central part of town, Gecko's is backpacker hostel meets guesthouse, with no bunks and good-value single and double rooms. There's a nice pool and garden area, free aircon and space for campervans at the back.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Cairns attractions

1. Cairns Museum

0.41 MILES

This contemporary museum features four well-curated galleries covering the history of Cairns and Far North Queensland in pictures, exhibits and local…

2. Reef Teach

0.42 MILES

Take your knowledge to new depths at this fun, informative centre, where marine experts explain how to identify specific species of fish and coral, and…

3. KickArts Contemporary Arts

0.43 MILES

These galleries showcase cutting-edge local and regional artworks, plus touring exhibitions. KickArts has moved to the School of the Arts while the Centre…

4. Samurai Gallery

0.44 MILES

This unusual gallery and museum displays genuine armour, swords and arts from the Japanese samurai. Owner John Grasso has been collecting swords and…

5. Cairns Aquarium

0.53 MILES

Cairns' multi-million-dollar aquarium is well worth a visit for its vast and gorgeously presented range of marine life, the Great Barrier Reef in…

6. Cairns Art Gallery

0.53 MILES

The permanent collection of this acclaimed gallery has an emphasis on local and Indigenous work. It also hosts prominent visiting exhibitions and…

7. St Monica's Cathedral

0.62 MILES

Cairns' main Catholic church is famous for its themed stained-glass windows, the largest of their type in the world. There are 24 windows depicting the…

8. Reef Eye

0.63 MILES

Soak up stunning views of the Coral Sea and Cairns city aboard this 35m-high Ferris wheel. The fully enclosed gondolas rotate 360 degrees (passengers…