Queensland Backpackers
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You will have the time of your life in Queensland!
Situated in Australia’s northeast corner, Queensland is Australia’s second largest and third most populous state.
With vibrant cities, sublime coastline, and stunning natural attractions, Queensland is the ideal place for backpackers and youth travellers, whether you’re on an Australian working holiday or are simply just spending a few weeks travelling through Australia.
Natural beauty abounds in the sunshine state, which enjoys nearly 300 days of sunny weather.
If you’re looking for adventure you’ll find it here; opportunities are ample for white water rafting, hiking, diving, and horseback riding.
Queensland boasts more tours accredited under the national eco certification scheme than any other Australian state so you can fully enjoy nature without damaging it
The Great Barrier Reef is one of Queensland main attractions.
One of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, this vast array of coral stretches is home to a stunning amount of wild marine life.
It is longer than the Great Wall of China and is the only living thing that can be seen from space.
It’s the perfect spot for diving, snorkelling, swimming, and kayaking.
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone….
Additional Queensland natural highlights include the Daintree Rainforest and the Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park. A Wet Tropics World Heritage Site, the Daintree Rainforest boasts lush, green jungle scenery and incredible amount of biodiversity.
It is home to mangrove forest habitats and eucalypt woodlands. The Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park is also not to be missed.
This place is an archeologist’s paradise; a pre-historic landscape dotted by ancient settlements, cave paintings, and 25 million year old fossils.
And if you just want to lounge around on the beach you will want to head to the sunshine coast. These beaches are the perfect spot for a leisurely swim or an excellent surf session.
If you’re looking for urban vibrancy you will find it in the beautiful Brisbane, a vibrant, cosmopolitan city home to 2.2 million.
For an insight into Queensland fascinating past, be sure to pay a visit to Brisbane’s Queensland Cultural Centre.
You can also enjoy the city’s vibrant culinary scene and exciting nightlife.
Even when in Brisbane you’ll never be far of Queensland’s beautiful natural scenery.
If you get sick of the city pop into the Mt Coot-tha Reserve or the D’Aguilar Range National Park for a breath of fresh-air.
Whatever you’re looking for in Queensland, Queensland Backpackers can help you find it.
From the best backpacker hotels to the best Queensland tours to the hottest party venues we have all the latest info.
The best resource for backpackers, youth travellers, and international study groups.
Queensland Backpackers is dedicated to making sure that you can experience everything Queensland has to offer.
Queensland Backpackers
Great Barrier Reef DEAL – Liveaboard
Great Barrier Reef Deal Stay on the Great Barrier Reef snorkelling deal, two days and one night
Reef Encounter Stateroom
Cairns best liveaboard rated unbeatable on locations, service and value! Staying on Australia's Great Barrier Reef is the number one thing to do in Australia
Arts Factory
Where the spirit of Byron Bay was born...The Arts Factory is an essential part of your journey! Relax, Rejuvenate, Recycle!
Travellers Oasis
A charming little guest house offering cosy and clean facilities to a budget conscious travellers.
Noosa Flashpackers
Voted the number 1 choice hostel for all backpackers staying in Noosa, for travellers looking for an environment of personal service!
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge
Nature, wildlife, adventure, friendly staff, great food & excellent tours in an Eco friendly environment on the Atherton Tablelands.
BookTropic Days Backpackers
Set in a beautiful landscaped tropical garden, this is your home away from home.
Base Magnetic Island
One of the best kept secrets of Australia’s Tropical North, located right on the beach. Home to Australia's very own Full Moon Party!
Cairns City Backpackers
A tropical oasis tucked away from the bustle of the city. An easy 25-minute walk will take you to the Esplanade.
BookNomads Airlie Beach
Set on 7 acres of tropical flora in town centre this is the perfect place to stay for or after your Whitsundays trip.
Dreamtime Travellers Rest hostel
Established by two world backpacker travellers, this Cairns city backpackers enjoys a unique homely backpacker atmosphere.
BookByron Beach Resort
Experience 100% Real Byron Bay without breaking the Bank. The property has experienced an entire “makeover” since they took it over late in 2011.
The Jack Backpackers
Tired of walking to the party? Well you can bring the party to you by staying at the Jack with nightly free entertainment!
BookEmus Beach Resort
Looking to sit back and take it easy for a while Chill out & sip cocktails by the pool and join in our Bar Olympics!
Cape Trib Beach House
The only resort in the Daintree with beach front rooms explore the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. For a wild unique and private tropical holiday!
BookParadise Traveller’s Rest
Come and experience the laid-back North Queensland lifestyle; chill out by the pool, swing in a hammock and laze on the balconies.
BookRambutan
Australia's first ever 5 star "Glam-Packers". This boutique backpacker’s resort is oozing with character, quaintness and style.
The Jackeroo Hostel
Set in the beautiful world heritage tropical Rainforest of far North Queensland you can stay in a treehouse.
Backpackers @ 1770
So much more than an ordinary hostel. Chill out in our Balinese hut and enjoy the fun and social atmosphere.
Cool Bananas 1770
Join us at our easy going hostel to experience the pristine wilderness, unspoiled surf beaches and many eco-attractions of the "Discovery coast", Queensland.
Absolute Backpackers
A resort disguised as a hostel! Set on an acre of lush, tropical gardens offering a clean, safe, and friendly environment.
Pippies Beachhouse
Sit back and relax at Pippies, your home away from home after a hard day at the beach or on your way to Fraser Island.
Hervey Bay Flashpackers
The gateway to Fraser Island...Their 'affordable luxury' will again set new standards in hostel accommodation all for your indulgence and pleasure.
Coral Beach Lodge
Surrounded by trees and located just 5 minutes from the beautiful 4-Mile Beach, Coral Beach Lodge is perfectly located.
Dougies Backpackers Resort
"Kick Back and Relax" in the tropical gardens and soak up some of Far North's warm tropical sunlight.
Bounce Cairns
Bounce Cairns offers resort-style, award-winning accommodation. The hostel is located in the heart of Cairns.
BookHalse Lodge
The closest hostel to famous Noosa main beach and Noosa National Park, surrounded by two acres of gardens and rainforest.
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
Summer House Cairns is a slice of paradise in the heart of Far North Queensland.
BookMagnums
A tropical oasis in the middle of the excitement of Airlie Beach affordable accommodation styles include dorm rooms deluxe cabins and private rooms.
Backpacker things to do in Queensland
Great Barrier Reef Tours, Reef Experience
Cairns best All Inclusive Tour Spectacular outer Barrier Reef locations Includes FREE scuba dive for certified divers and beginners, snorkelling, breakfast & BBQ Lunch
Waterfall Tour Cairns
Jump aboard Gus the Wonder Bus for an unforgettable day in the spectacular Atherton Tablelands region Swim under pristine waterfalls surrounded by lush rainforest
Kiana Sailing and Diving Whitsundays 3D2N
Join this 3 Day Sailing and Diving Whitsundays Liveaboard tour to explore the best reefs from Airlie Beach with your First Dive FREE from $849
Tropical Bliss 3 Day Getaway
Our 3 day tour will take you on an exciting journey visiting North Queensland's best, the Daintree Rainforest, The Atherton Tablelands and the Great Barrier...
BookHartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half Day
Experience the famous Crocodile Attack Show where you see the notorious head shake and death roll of these huge prehistoric animals
Cairns Reef, Raft and Rainforest
See what the highlights Cairns Tropical North has to offer with this adventure filled itinerary!
BookHot Air Balloon Cairns (C30)
Take a magnificent hot air balloon tour over North Queensland's beautiful tablelands
Daintree, Reef and Kuranda
3 days exploring Australia's beautiful Daintree Rainforest, the magnificent Great Barrier Reef and jump onboard North Queensland's historical train to Kuranda for the day
BookBilly Tea Safaris
Discover the Daintree Rainforest on our Cape Tribulation Premium day Tour visit Daintree Rainforest Cape Tribulation and the Bloomfield Track
Budget Great Barrier Reef and Barron Gorge White Water Rafting
Great Barrier Reef day tour and half day White Water Rafting in Barron Gorge National Park package deal.
BookFitzroy Island Family Day Pass with Glass Bottom Boat
Spend the day on idyllic Fitzroy Island with your family relaxing and swimming straight off the beach
Frankland Islands Tour
The Frankland Islands group comprises continental islands surrounded by fringing reefs tour includes lunch.
Fraser Island 4WD 1 Day Tour
Discover beautiful Fraser Island, explore Central Station, Lake McKenzie, 75 Mile Beach and more on our 4WD tour with our informative local guide
Whitsundays Sail and Snorkel Entice 2D2N
The perfect small group, intimate liveaboard sailing tour in the Whitsundays
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Roundtrip – with Cairns City transfers
Cairns Skyrail gives you a whole new perspective of North Queensland's rainforest. With an amazing boardwalk tour and the village to explore.
Cooktown Discovery
Enjoy a scenic flight from Cairns to Cooktown and spend a few hours exploring Cooktown with your driver-guide.
Paronella Park
The Spanish Castle in the Rainforest Spread over 5 Hectares Jose Paronella began construction of his labour of love in the early 1930s
Reef and Daintree on a Budget
2 days snorkel Australia's Great Barrier Reef experience the thrill of boomnetting and explore the oldest living Rainforest in the World the Daintree Rainforest
BookCairns Green Island and city tour
Enjoy white sandy beaches magnificent coral reefs and abundant marine life of Green Island and then visit all the best areas of Cairns!
BookBarramundi Fishing Cairns Inlet
Cairns Fishing Tours the open waters, creeks and deep channels of the Cairns Estuary System are a paradise for anglers and fishermen alike.
Heart Reef Whitsundays Scenic Flight
Whitsundays scenic flight, see the Whitsunday Islands from a new perspective fly over Whitehaven Beach, Great Barrier Reef including World famous Heart Reef
Ocean Safari – Half Day Great Barrier Tour from Cape Tribulation
Snorkel with Ocean Safari where the rainforest meets the reef, departing twice daily from Myall Beach
Port Douglas Adventure Tour – Private Reef Charter
Snapper Island is perfect for water sports like snorkeling, stand up paddle boarding, sea kayaking, bumper tubing and wake boarding.
Cairns Calm Water Fishing
Cairns Calm Water Fishing on Trinity Inlet has some of the best Estuary fishing the region has to offer! All equipment is provided.
Chillagoe Caves Australian Outback Tour
Travel through historic towns and visit a coffee plantation before you reach the towering limestone karsts around Chillagoe Township Visit the remains of the oncemighty
Budget Reef Cruise Resort Divers
Great Barrier Reef Cruise departing from Cairns includes 2 outer Barrier Reef locations 1 introductory / resort scuba dive, snorkeling bbq lunch and boomnetting
BookBarron River Rafting – Half Day
Barron River Rafting 2 hours of fun rafting with level three rapids as you float down the spectacular Barron River.
Cape York Dirt Bike Adventure
Cairns to Cape York Trail Bike Adventure a smorgasbord of dirt riding delights through creeks rivers over sand dunes this tour is non stop action
Summertime Whitsundays 2D1N
Snorkel and Kayak your way around the Whitsunday Islands on this 2D/1N tour to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet & Hook Passage.
Tropical Getaway (2 day)
The Tropical Getaway includes a day on the beautiful Atherton Tablelands and an all inclusive day on Australia's Great Barrier Reef
BookCairns on a Budget
Enjoy the splendour of Daintree Rainforest , the Beauty of the Atherton Tablelands, the thrill of Whitewater Rafting and snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef
BookSunshine Coast Tandem Skydive
Experience the thrill of a lifetime! Skydive Australia's Sunshine Coast with beach landing
Whitehaven Beach and Hamilton Island Day Tour
Whitsunday Island Cruise - explore beautiful Hamilton Island, where you will have lunch, and then cruise to beautiful Whitehaven Beach and take in this natural...
Cape Tribulation, Daintree and Mossman Gorge – Multilingual
Explore the exceptional biodiversity and ancient history of the UNESCO listed Cape Tribulation and Daintree National Parks.
Reef and Rafting (2 days)
Great Barrier Reef cruise and raft with this incredible day package tour See the highlights Cairns tropical North has to offer with an adventure filled
BookSkydiving and Great Barrier Reef
Experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef after the adrenalin hit from a 14000-foot skydive.
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