The Northern Greenhouse

The Northern Greenhouse, located in Cairns, is a famous backpacker resort catering for budget travellers looking for a tropical getaway.

Embrace the free WIFI, enjoy the spotless kitchen facilities, relax and enjoy 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 decking

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 secure car parking
Free wi-fi 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

Accommodation Information

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

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.

Location Information

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