Gilligans Backpackers, Cairns, QUEENSLAND
Airing Date: Jun 21st, 2004
At Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel and Resort you'll experience the ultimate stay that will change your perception of backpacker's accommodation forever! Gilligan's is a new resort located in the heart of Cairns with the waterfront lagoon, shopping centres, restaurants and bars right at its doorstep - and it's also a great spot to explore the magnificent Great Barrier Reef.
Gilligan's offers budget accommodation with a difference, along with three and a half star hotel rooms for those who fancy a little more luxury. Whether you're a traveller on a budget or you just like value for money, this one-stop holiday accommodation is affordable with plenty of amenities and activities to keep guests entertained.
In total, there are 500 beds in 120 rooms, set over four floors. The dorms sleep four to six people, and on each has a communal kitchen area with a comfortable lounge area, cinema style seating and a big screen TV. In comparison, the hotel rooms provide slightly more comfort and privacy with a private bar, fridge, television and lounge to relax in.
The resort doesn't just have great accommodation. There are also plenty of leisure activities to keep you busy. You can cool off in the swimming pool, play beach volleyball or soccer, e-mail at the internet caf or even pamper yourself in the day spa. In the evenings, enjoy a BBQ followed by a drink at the open air beer hall or the mezzanine bar, which is open 24 hours.
The central location of Gilligan's means there are endless amounts of fun in and around the area, and with their fully equipped tour desk you can book virtually any holiday activity you want. From Gilligan's you can go scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef or stroll through the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest. To get your adrenalin pumping there's white water rafting, or you could always hop on board a hot air balloon and watch the sunrise as you drift over the mountains below.
The facts
A private double room at Gilligan's Backpacker's with your own bathroom and balcony starts from $77 a night. A four person room starts at $28 per person a bed.
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel and Resort
Tel: 07 4041 6566
Qantas will fly you to Cairns with online prices starting at $149 from Brisbane and $332 from Perth.
Qantas
Tel: 13 13 13
Seksi Spa
Tel: 07 4041 1376
Prices correct at 21/06/04
