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Cairns - what a thoroughly pleasant surprise

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May 4th 2009
The Northern Greenhouse has got to be the best hostel ever. It is everything a hostel should be, with great facilities including massive dorm rooms with giant bunks, ensuite bathroom, a fridge and loads of cupboard space. There's a pool, a massive and clean kitchen, loads of settees to relax on, a cheap bar and cool staff. All for 25 dollars a night. Bargain. We stayed in the heart of the city ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Cairns » Cairns City

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more