Cardwell Hostels

"Amzing place to spend a few months while doing seasonal work - Clean, great rooms. We are a couple and had our own room before being upgraded to a caravan! It was luxury from what we were used to. Great staff that genuinely care and did all they could for us!" … "… educational and adventure groups. Coin operated air-conditioning and ceiling fans are fitted to each of the bedrooms. Double or twin roomettes are very popular with backpackers, allowing more privacy than the 'dormitory' style of accommodation. Each room is equipped...  more »

"This place is very comfortable, with a big clean kitchen, and a great pool. It's close to the city and the grocery store, and the staff provide bikes for riding around. They are very kind and warm people." … "Bus: 800 metres to stop. Courtesy pick up on arrangement - during office hours only. Train: 1 km to station. Three trains per week. Plane: Cairns or Townsville airport. Bus transfers daily." … A Hostelling International (HI) Hostel … 175 Bruce Highway  more »

"The highest and lowest points of my Australian Adventure!!! - A no frills hostel which offers a true flavour of Queensland. If you're prepared to work hard and don't mind living like a pikey, you can have the time of your life here. I had no time for Errol -- don't get me started -- but I met some fantastic people from all over the world and had the real Queensland experience." … "We had the best time at this hostel. The owner swears a bit, but he is a genuinely good guy. I had a job within a day, and there was always new work...  more »

"They were so helpful here, and the boss got me a job at the prawn farm. I saved plenty in a few weeks and Bill got me a job further down the coast when I left. It's a great spot for a bit of fishing." … "Sh*t - if you want to stay somewhere where you can meet true idiots and be made to feel like your not welcome this is the place for you, if you want a laugh come to hinchinbrook hop and be greeted by a non shirt wearing fool with no teeth, and BO like you couldnt imagine this is the place for you. if not give it a miss, not kid...  more »

"Stationed on the main street of Cardwell, the Cardwell Beach House offers backpackers a quiet stay while they work at the local prawn processor, or in the fields doing fruit picking. This small town is a bit off the beaten track for most travellers, with the exception of those serious about finding good work. The main grocery store is a 3 minute walk away and a backpacker bar is just across the road. Apart from these attractions, the town really does not have much to offer. The hostel has a restaurant and bar, but these are geared more...  more »