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The Cavenagh Backpackers Hostel - Darwin, Australia

Stay in the gateway city to the Northern Territory and Kakadu National Park

The Cavenagh offers absolutely the best budget accommodation in the Territory. Boasting 61 well appointed motel rooms and 4 star dormitory accommodation, along with the award winning Everything food restaurant and cocktails bar. Located in the heart of Darwin city, The Cavenagh is close to all of Darwin's historical attactions, Shopping and nightlife.

Darwin, the Territory's capital, is the northern gateway to Australia and is an excellent base from which to explore the Northern Territory. Options abound, with both the Litchfield National Park and the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park close by.

 

The Cavenagh has quality motel rooms & Backpackers Accommodation with all the facilities you need


  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant & Cafe
  • Bar & Gaming Room
  • Internet Room and wireless
  • Free luggage storage
  • Travel & Tour Desk
  • Bike Hire
  • Self Catering Kitchen
  • Guest Laundry & ironing facilities

 

 

 

With us, its more about what you want..

The Cavenagh features motel rooms with plasma TV's, fridges and tea & coffee and all rooms are en-suite and air-conditioned. The team has gone all out to ensure you have access to all the facilities you need to have a huge time during your stay.

There's no doubt that you will spend a stack of time lounging in our stunning pool, located in the central courtyard. Grab a cold beer from the bar and soak up the sun, cook up a meal on the pool Bar-B-Q and then soak in the refreshing cool blue water.


The Cavenagh - Darwin, Australia

The Cavenagh is located right next to Cumbebin Nature Reserve and is only a short walk from town.

The Cavenagh Backpackers provides you with great food and a chilled out chic bar

 

 

 

The Cavenagh backpackers is a foodies delight with the multi award winning Cafe Olio. Open for breakfast from 5:30 am it also offers an extensive lunch and dinner menu, utilizing the freshest local ingredients. Ask about our famous Olio breakfast in bed option, the best way to start your day!

If you want to escape from the sun, grab a drink and cool off in our chic air-conditioned bar. If the pool beckons during the day, the bar is a great place to relax after the sun goes down.


  • Award Winning Cafe
  • Chic air-conditioned bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Breakfast in Bed (ask for details)

Darwins The Cavenagh has great backpacker dorms and private motel rooms available, all ensuite with air-con!


  • 4, 6, 8 & 10 share dorms
  • Plasma TV's in privates
  • Fridge and Tea & Coffee in privates
  • Doubles / Twins
  • Triple rooms
  • Female only available
  • Secure Lockers
  • All ensuite
  • Free clean linen
Nightly Rate Weekly Rate
Room Type Mad member non -member Mad member non -member
Dorm (4 - 6 bed) $23 $24 $1 off pn or 7th night FREE n/a
Dorm (12 bed) $20 $21 $1 off pn or 7th night FREE n/a
Double / Twin (1-2 people)
$110 $111 $1 off pn or 7th night FREE n/a
Triple Room (1-3 people)
$135 $136 $1 off pn or 7th night FREE n/a

Rates are subject to change due to active specials, peak/off peak seasons and special events. Please see specials tab or contact hostel for more information.

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  • Address: 12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • Reservations: 1800 091 905 (within Australia)
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