
Queensland Backpackers
Have fun and stay safe with Backpackers Queensland
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

Reef Encounter Stateroom
Cairns best liveaboard rated unbeatable on locations, service and value! Staying on Australias Great Barrier Reef is the number one thing to do in Australia

Great Barrier Reef DEAL – Liveaboard
Great Barrier Reef Deal Stay on the Great Barrier Reef snorkelling deal, two days and one night

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.

Emus 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!

Noosa Flashpackers
Voted the number 1 choice hostel for all backpackers staying in Noosa, for travellers looking for an environment of personal service!

Nomads 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.

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!

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!

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!

Backpackers @ 1770
So much more than an ordinary hostel. Chill out in our Balinese hut and enjoy the fun and social atmosphere.

Travellers Oasis
A charming little guest house offering cosy and clean facilities to a budget conscious travellers.

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge
Nature, wildlife, adventure, friendly staff, great food & excellent tours in an Eco friendly environment on the Atherton Tablelands.

Tropic Days Backpackers
Set in a beautiful landscaped tropical garden, this is your home away from home.

Dreamtime Travellers Rest
Established by two world backpacker travellers, this Cairns city backpackers enjoys a unique homely backpacker atmosphere.

The Jackeroo Hostel
Set in the beautiful world heritage tropical Rainforest of far North Queensland you can stay in a treehouse.

Calypso Inn Backpackers
Come in, listen to smooth tunes by the lush tropical pool, where the atmosphere is served chilled and relaxed.

Byron 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.

Gecko’s Backpackers
Come and experience the laid-back North Queensland lifestyle; chill out by the pool, swing in a hammock and laze on the balconies.

Rambutan
Australia's first ever 5 star "Glam-Packers". This boutique backpacker’s resort is oozing with character, quaintness and style.

Arts Factory
Where the spirit of Byron Bay was born...The Arts Factory is an essential part of your journey! Relax, Rejuvenate, Recycle!

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.

Absolute Backpackers
A resort disguised as a hostel! Set on an acre of lush, tropical gardens offering a clean, safe, and friendly environment.

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.

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.

Caravella Backpacker Resort
A local industry icon the ultimate place to stay play and park your pack!

Halse Lodge
The closest hostel to famous Noosa main beach and Noosa National Park, surrounded by two acres of gardens and rainforest.

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.

Coral Beach Lodge
Surrounded by trees and located just 5 minutes from the beautiful 4-Mile Beach, Coral Beach Lodge is perfectly located.

Summer House Backpackers Cairns
Summer House Cairns is a slice of paradise in the heart of Far North Queensland.

Magnums
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

Hartley’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

Kiana Sailing and Diving Whitsundays
Join this 3 Day Sailing and Diving Whitsundays Liveaboard tour to explore the best reefs from Airlie Beach with your First Dive FREE from $749

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...
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Great Barrier Reef Budget Cruise
Compass Cruises is the cheapest Great Barrier Reef Tour operating daily from Cairns We board at am for an am departure travelling to the Outer

Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls Tour
Jump aboard Gus the Wonder Bus for an unforgettable day in the spectacular Atherton Tablelands region Swim under pristine waterfalls surrounded by lush rainforest

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
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Cairns 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
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Kuranda Scenic Train, Rainforestation and Skyrail Experience – CKB
Combining the Scenic Train journey with the world famous Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Rainforestation including Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, meet some of our Australian native animals

Summertime Whitsundays
Snorkel and Kayak your way around the Whitsunday Islands on this 2D/1N Tour to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet & Hook Passage - from $379

Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome
Cairns Zoom is an awesome adventure ropes course that is great for the whole family don't miss the chance to zoom over the crocodile pit

Cairns Reef Fishing
Theres nothing better than a day out on the water reeling in a massive catch Cairns Reef Fishing takes you out to the Great Barrier

Rainforest, Rafting and Reef
See the Daintree Rainforest go White Water Rafting on the Tully River and see the Great Barrier Reef!
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Reef, Rafting and Skydive
The Awesome three - Great Barrier Reef - Barron River Rafting - 14,000ft Skydive experience the thrill of our 3 day adventure package experience North...
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Budget Scuba Dive
Cairns budget Reef tour Compass Cruises includes 2 spectacular outer barrier reef locations, 1 scuba dive, snorkeling, BBQ lunch and boomnetting
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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

Green Island Day Trip
Green Island Reef Cruise options for both full or half day spend a lovely day options for snorkeling relaxing on the beach walking and more

Barramundi 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.

Cape Tribulation 4wd Tour
Discover the Daintree Rainforest on our Cape Tribulation Premium day Tour visit Daintree Rainforest Cape Tribulation and the Bloomfield Track

Fitzroy Island Family Day Pass
Spend the day on idyllic Fitzroy Island with your family relaxing, swimming and snorkelling straight off the beach

Mamu Tropical Skywalk
Not only beautiful but sustainable too! You will explore the rainforest from the floor to the canopy and experience breathtaking views from this canopy boardwalk.

Bungy Jump Cairns
Get ready to push your limits and break the laws of gravity at the 50 metre Cairns Bungy site the ONE and ONLY in Australia

Cairns Skydive
Tropical North is a spectacular location for a Tandem Skydive and your extreme adventure

S.S. Yongala Shipwreck Dive
SS Yongala shipwreck is one of the Top dive sites in the world and by some considered the be the BEST SS Yongala is located

Whitehaven Beach and Hamilton Island Day Tour
Whitsunday 2 island Cruise explore beautiful Hamilton Island where you will have lunch and then cruise to beautiful Whitehaven Beach and take in this natural...

Reef and Outback Experience
2 day Reef and Outback Experience Package Explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and Discover the Australian Outback on your trip to Chillagoe
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Estuary Fishing Cairns
Estuary Fishing Cairns. Catch barramundi, mangrove jack, queenfish, fingermark, trevally, salmon and more hard fighting tropical species.

Cairns 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!
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2 Day 2 Night Whitsundays Sailing Adventure
This 2 Day 2 Night tour will take you to the most iconic spots in the Whitsundays for a trip filled with instagram-worthy moments!

White Water Rafting Cairns – Half Day Barron River
Join us for this Half Day Rafting Barron River tour in the Barron Gorge National Park Enjoy up to hours of grade rapids This tour

Motorcycle Outback Adventure
Our motor bike tour will Visit World Heritage rainforest at Cape Tribulation and Daintree via CREB Track to Black Mountain on this outback adventure

Whitsunday Overnight Sailing Adventure
Join this Whitsundays Sailing Trip and find your sense of Fun and Adventure with Snorkelling, Diving and Waterslide with berths available from $419!

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
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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

Giant Jungle Swing at Skypark Cairns
AJ Hackett Giant Jungle Swing is the only multi-person swing in Australia swooping through the jungle from 45 metres to 1 metre in 3.5 seconds!

Uncle Brian’s Cape Tribulation
Come on a fun-filled adventure through the Daintree Rainforest to Cape Tribulation.