Innisfail Auberges de Jeunesse

"… to the centre of Town. We have new beds and linen, wide outdoor balconies. The rooms are also air-conditioned and fitted with lockable storage units and communal laundry. Downstairs we have a local bar, nightclub and a drive thru bottle-shop and restaurant. We are currently sourcing various types of farmwork for backpackers which can be accredited to extending your visa. $10 a week Wireless Internet (per person) AND... Free Entry Poker night Every Tuesday, $5 Entry 'Pool Night' Thursdays C'mon get Here!! We are the most affordable...  more »

"It is a fantastic place, but some people were terrible and broke windows. Steve and Monique are very friendly--they are the BEST!!" … "We had the best time in the world up there. Lots of others there complained about the accommodations; all I can say to them is MOVE ON LOSERS!!! It was a place to crash, work was hard but money is money and DESPERATELY needed, believe me. Thanks to the wonderful hosts of the house. I loved it and I will come back on our way home!! A big cheers to all the guys and gals up there!!!" … "I stayed here...  more »

"Good place, but stay off the bananas." … 31 Glady Street … Innisfail, Australia  more »

"Stayed there in '91 for six months. Excellent people both staying there and running the place. They got me work at several different banana plantations, brutal hard work and I loved every minute of it. I remember the guy who was running the place in '93, can't remember his name but he was a good guy though his english was nonexistent. I think the owners turned it over to him so they could travel." … "Working on a banana farm was one of the worst things I have ever done, but staying at Backpacker's Retreat made it alright. George and...  more »

"I stayed for two and a half months. It was great. You get to meet so many people who are in the boat as you and need to make money. Because of this, people tend to stay around for a while, giving you a chance to know them really well. Kevin, the manager, is a great guy who gets involved with everyone. And if you can convince him, he will take you to the beach on the weekends. I have to say that the pool parties were the best. And how can you forget Rumors nightclub? Classic." … "Yeah, Kevin the old Pom rules. Don't work for a guy...  more »