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Review of Gilligans Backpackers Hotel, Cairns by snufi

Advantages: location
Disadvantages: all other things

...stayed for 5 nights at Gilligans BED BUG Backpackers Resort - the first two nights my friend and I stayed in a 4-bed dorm and we thought we were in the best hostel ever ... anyway, things changed. 2 other friends joined us and we moved into a 8-bed dorm ... Read review

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Useful review by CPTDANIELS
Some more about the hostel and its facilities would make this a more balanced and helpful review. Sorry to hear of your experiences though, I did have to laugh that you put your staff in the freezer - think you meant stuff! Have a look at other people's reviews to see what makes an even better review. best wishes, MaryX by marymoose99

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11.08.08 08:26
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Want to pet a huge blue fish?!
Review of Reef Magic Cruise, Great Barrier Reef by DeniseKelly40

Advantages: You get to see the Great Barrier Reef
Disadvantages: All this tour company want is your money

Reef Magic Cruise - Cairns (Marine World) When I was in Cairns I decided I wanted to take a trip out to the Great Barrier Reef. I had snorkelled previously at the Whitsunday Island and enjoyed it very much so thought it would be nice to have another go ... Read review

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Wayhay it worked! E! xx by Amy69
A very good thorough review. xx by Leighsa
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02.06.08 02:27
Kuranda by Skyrail/Cairns
Review of Kuranda, Cairns, Australia by ruth1957

Advantages: Good Day Out
Disadvantages: None

I have just come back from a trip to Australia and I visited Cairns and the surrounding area and I found this amazing . One of the best things which I did was to visit Kuranda by Skyrail and the trip was out of this world. Usually one takes the Skyrail o ... Read review

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shame you missed out on thet rain journey back as it is wonderful. by TheWizardsSleeve
interesting review by CPTDANIELS

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27.04.08 19:16
Tjapukai By Night
Review of Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Cairns by DeniseKelly40

Advantages: You got to see some Aboriginal culture
Disadvantages: Wasn't as good as expected

...were advised to go to Tjapukai by Night. Promised to see culture in the most powerful and personal way we bought our tickets. From what ... Read review

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your reviews on your travels are always enjoyable to read, even if the particular trip dissappointed. This was no exception. by plod591
another great review by techno_man_37
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09.04.08 18:22
(10.04.08 16:09)
Cairns Central YHA - great bargin!
Review of Cairns Central YHA, Australia by DeniseKelly40

Advantages: Was very clean
Disadvantages: can be noisy

Cairns Central YHA **GENERAL INFORMATION** Address: Cairns Central YHA Backpackers Hostel, 20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns 4870 Phone: (07) 4051 0772 Fax: (07) 4031 3158 Email: cairnscentral@yhaqld.org Reception Hours: 6.30 am to 11pm, however ... Read review

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Just remembered the E i owe you! by lustba
Great detailed review Lizzie xx by LIZKEMPO
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07.04.08 19:47
A view from the tree tops.
Review of Kuranda, Cairns, Australia by TheWizardsSleeve

Advantages: plenty to see and do, great history, interesting flora & fauna
Disadvantages: remote

No trip to Cairns is complete without a trip to Kuranda. Situated 25 kms from Cairns it is perhaps a trip best taken via an official tour which also takes in the journey to and from Kuranda. The journey to and from is undoubtedly part of the destination. ... Read review

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Another v interesting review - the woman stuck to the wrong tree is very funny. by OnTheChin
Great review :) by panx74

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02.04.08 18:19
Daintree Rainforest
Review of Daintree Rainforest, Cairns, Australia by stressedclaire

Advantages: Close to nature
Disadvantages: not for the faint hearted who are scared of creepy crawlies

...really want to experience the Daintree rainforest you have to stay there a few days rather than go on a day trip from Cairns. Take the Daintree River Ferry (about $10 Aus) & look out for crocs as you cross. We stayed at Deep Forest Lodge - deep in ... Read review

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Hi welcome to Ciao. Sorry for the low rate, but really doesn't tell me a lot about where you went - how much is it to stay, how far away from Cairns etc.. A good idea (if you don't mind me saying) is to have a good look at review in lots of areas on this site, get an idea of what people like, read and rate lots, it will help build your profile up. If you do edit this review, and add to it. Lat me know, i'll happily come back and re-read/rate it for you. All the best. Larry by lazza123
You have left me wanting to know more, cheers anyway, Greg by Maximus-Qualitus
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24.02.08 18:25
you Cairn do it
Review of Cairns (Australia) by TheWizardsSleeve

Advantages: gateway to areas of stunning, natural beauty
Disadvantages: lack of history, no real beaches

Cairns is a strange place in that you do not really go to Cairns to experience Cairns. It is more of a focal point for exploring other areas around it. That is to say that Cairns has not got lots of attractions in it's own right because it has but the vas ... Read review

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Another excellent review by JAVER1967
Another great review - informative and enjoyable read. by OnTheChin

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21.02.08 17:52
(21.02.08 16:52)
Rainy Day
Review of Cairns Rainforest Dome, Cairns by mark280285

Advantages: Handy to cairns town centre.
Disadvantages: over priced

Rainforest Dome is worth visting if you require a short distraction from the Casino that sits beneath the Dome! It has a large collection of native bird life that the customer can interact with as the birds are free to fly around the dome. The staff are v ... Read review

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27.11.07 22:22
The best place to stay in Cairns
Review of Gilligans Backpackers Hotel, Cairns by clover123

Advantages: Extremely clean, fantastic facilities and brilliant location
Disadvantages: Check in not until 2pm.

I stayed at Gilligan's for two weeks and had a fantastic stay. It is an amazing venue with clean rooms, a large tv area, pool, bar and a treatment room. I would say it is quite extravagant compared to all of the other hostels I stayed in during my trip u ... Read review

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good review-G- by ILIKEMONEY
I was travelling by Greyhound bus along the east coast. It was about a 5 minute walk from the bus stop to the hostel. The airport was also located within a close proximity. There was a shuttle service running from town to the airport every 20 minutes and it was around a 20 minute journey. In terms of location the hotel was situated in an ideal area. About 5 minutes to the north were the clothes shops and there was also a huge Woolworths to do grocery shopping. When heading 5 minutes south this was the main town centre with other shops, internet cafes and the lagoon. by clover123

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01.04.07 17:27
Don't miss the Daintree!
Review of Daintree River Cruise, Cairns by Looby5

Advantages: Superb experiance
Disadvantages: Hungry crocs

As some of you might have noticed from some of my other reviews, I have recently been on holidays in far North Queensland, Australia. It's such a beautiful and diverse place I can't help but write some more about my trip. Hope no one thinks I'm going o ... Read review

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Wow, what a cool trip there. Thanks for another good read! :o) by EpinionSmorg
I did this a couple of years ago, it was fantastic! Excellent review, Alison x by Allyalcock

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24.03.07 09:23
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The Lakes Cairns
Review of The Lakes, Cairns by ciaowales

Advantages: Great Facilities, good value for money
Disadvantages: Not close to town centre

We stayed 4 nights at the Lakes in a 2 bedroom self-catering appartment at about £70pn. The Lakes is a purpose build resort and spa with a number of apartment blocks We had a very spacious apartment with all mod cons and as we had been travelling a whi ... Read review

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24.02.06 22:59
Rainforest SkyRail.
Review of Rainforest Skyrail to Kuranda, Cairns by ciaowales

Advantages: Amazing Views
Disadvantages: Queues at busy times, need a head for heights

It takes about 30-40 minutes to go up the Sky Rail to Karanda and there is also a scenic railway. Depending on which option you go for you can go to/from using either or a combination and costs vary. I would recommend booking a daytrip as coaches collect ... Read review

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24.02.06 22:41
I Cairn Help But Recommend
Review of Cairns (Australia) by zoe_page

Advantages: Cheap base for the area
Disadvantages: Not that much in the town itself

...me not to go to Cairns as it's 'dirty', 'ugly' and 'boring'. Never one to listen to comments like that, I still decided to stay there for a week, shunning Port Douglas and Palm Cover in favour of accommodation in Cairns itself, ... Read review

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An excellent review and a help if i ever visit oz by i_h8_celtic
You should win a prize for that title! Lx by purplelynne

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16.01.06 08:34
JJ's: Inspiring Jolly Jejunators
Review of JJ's Backpackers, Cairns by zoe_page

Advantages: Cheap, clean, secure
Disadvantages: Small, murky pool, the 'menu'

...I chose to stay at JJ's Backpackers because it was cheaper than cheap, and the 15 minute walk into town would lead to me having to get some exercise. I spent a t ... Read review

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So good, I said it twice. Ahem. by TheDuke
Makes me wish I could travel again! by TheDuke
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13.01.06 18:35
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