Cairns is a backpackers' mecca and YHA Cairns Central Backpackers Hostel has all a backpacker needs for a comfortable stay. Cairns hostel is opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre and is a short walk from the Cairns Esplanade. Here, you will find lots of pubs, shops and cafes, plus Trinity Wharf, departure point for Great Barrier Reef cruises and tours.