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Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the only natural thing on the planet which can be seen from space, is one of the country's most popular attractions and by staying in a Cairns hostel, visitors can put themselves in the perfect location to explore this stunning natural wonder.
A holiday to Australia is a dream for many Brits and the availability of cheaper flights means that backpackers now head down under in their droves, with many staying in youth hostels to save cash.
Cairns hostels are ideally situated to explore the Great Barrier Reef, which boasts more than 3,000 individual reef systems and hundreds of small tropical islands that seem to have been taken from a picture postcard.
The reef is rightly considered one of the seven wonders of the natural world and is an unmissable treat on a break to Australia.
Staying in youth hostels on the Queensland coast to head to the Great Barrier Reef is a popular option for many backpackers heading to Australia, as its coastal location means it is easy to go diving and snorkelling on the stunning reef, with a wide variety of local tours to choose from.
The reef is thought to be home to almost 7,000 different species, including 4,000 different types of mollusc, 400 beautiful variants of coral and around 1,500 types of fish, each as beautiful as the next.
With countless tours offered from Cairns and the surrounding areas, including Port Douglas, there are a wide range of reef viewing options, from real diving for experienced divers to snorkelling and trips in boats with glass bottoms - affording great bird's eye views of the reef below.
However, most backpackers in hostels in Cairns choose snorkelling, as it offers a good balance between full-on diving and boating, allowing people to get close to the reef without any formal training.
Some of the best areas of reef to explore can be found off the Daintree Coast at Cape Tribulation. Both the Mackay and Undine reefs are relatively untouched and are truly beautiful up close - while diving here you may find yourself swimming next to a turtle, another beautiful creature that calls the Great Barrier Reef home.
For a great day out on the Great Barrier Reef, why not hire a boat with some fellow backpackers and head out to explore some of the region's hidden coves and beaches? The tourist track is well beaten in this area and getting out and finding a new hotspot can be a wonderful experience.
However, popular areas are well-visited for a reason, so make sure you check out Mission Beach, a surfer's paradise filled with beach huts and fun-loving tourists from all over the world.
Stay in a Cairns hostel and use it as a base from which to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Take your pick of great youth hostels in the area with Hostelbookers, which offers a host of rooms at low prices.
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