Cairns Sharehouse

Handy information once you have checked in

Here is some useful information to help you with planning your time in Cairns.

Safety in Cairns

Cairns is big country town and whilst crime rates are very low compared to most big cities, we do remind you of the following things you can do to ensure that you have a great stay:

  • Never walk home alone at night. Stay with a friend and do not leave your property unattended.
  • If you have to come home alone, buy a bike and use busy streets or taxi a taxi or bus.
  • When walking home choose well lit streets - do not take shortcuts.
  • There is no drinking of alcohol permitted in streets or public places (Police can issue on the spot fines and dispose of your alcohol).
  • There is a 3 am lockout at all licensed premises and you will not be allowed entry back in after 3 am.
  • There is no smoking inside any licensed premises.
  • Always lock your bedroom door and main front door even when you are asleep.

Talk to the team in the Office if you need more information.

Bike Hire

The easiest way to get around Cairns is to buy a secondhand bike. We recommend purchasing a bike through 'Jim' our bike man which usually costs $70 - $90 per bike. Jim will pick you up from the Cairns Share house office at a convenient time and take you to his workshop where you can select your bike. Then when you sell you bike back to Jim, he will give you up to 50% of your money back - what a great way to save money! Jim does not work everyday so visit the Cairns Share house office for more information on buying a bike .

Tour Suggestions

All tenants receive up to 10% discount on any tours booked in the office - this is for you and your friends! We recommend that you plan your free weekends in advance so that we can ensure that you get out and experience the best Cairns has to offer. Click here for our local tips for the best places to visit and most popular tours in Far North Queensland.

DVD & Book Hire

We have over 700 DVDs available for hire for $2.00 each.

Specials on Tuesday & Thursdays - only $1.00 each

Free book swap so come in and help yourself

A great way of saving some money, relaxing in your share house with your new friends!

Things to do in Cairns

There is so much to do and see when you are in Cairns. Apart from the huge choice of tours from skydiving to rainforest walks, the city itself offers lots of free and fun activities every day of the week.

Check out the following links for more information:

Receiving mail & parcels

When you checked in we would have provided you with a copy of your contract. On this contract is your address to receive any mail or parcels. Please use this address for your mail but remember to redirect your mail when you leave with the local post office.

If you are expecting any large, important parcels, please feel free to use the office address (17 Scott Street, Cairns Qld 4870) and we can let you know when it has arrived.

Any parcels that are sent to the share house address will automatically be re-directed to the Cairns Share house office anyway if they are too large for the mailbox.

Working in Cairns

We have a dedicate Jobs Officer who contacts over 20 local businesses each week listing jobs for our inhouse students and backpackers. Make sure you join our 'Jobs Club' so we can email out to you new jobs each week and check out the Jobs Board in the office. Click here for more tips on finding work in Cairns.

Office Hours

Monday 10 - 6 pm Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5.30 pm
Friday 11 am - 5.30 pm
Saturday - 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday & Public Holidays - Closed

Facebook Group & Social Events

Cairns Sharehouse run regularly social events so that you can meet new people and have a lot of laughs. To make sure you know what is happening, join the Cairns Sharehouse Facebook Group for regular updates and access to photos from events. Click here now: http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=170195163817&ref=ts

How to report any problems/complaints

If there any problems with your room, apartment or flatmates, please let us know. We are more than happy to fix any problems however if you do not report a problem then we are unable to help you. Please contact us on 0412 318 519 or text us and we can call you back.

How to earn $20 worth of free DVDS

We reward our guests who recommend our accommodation to other guests. Simply bring a friend to move into the sharehouse and when they book a room you will receive $20.00 worth of free DVDS for hire. The easiest job in the world!

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