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
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!
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!
Arts Factory
Where the spirit of Byron Bay was born...The Arts Factory is an essential part of your journey! Relax, Rejuvenate, Recycle!
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.
Noosa Flashpackers
Voted the number 1 choice hostel for all backpackers staying in Noosa, for travellers looking for an environment of personal service!
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!
BookTravellers Oasis
A charming little guest house offering cosy and clean facilities to a budget conscious travellers.
BookTropic Days Backpackers
Set in a beautiful landscaped tropical garden, this is your home away from home.
Backpackers @ 1770
So much more than an ordinary hostel. Chill out in our Balinese hut and enjoy the fun and social atmosphere.
Paradise 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.
BookDreamtime Travellers Rest hostel
Established by two world backpacker travellers, this Cairns city backpackers enjoys a unique homely backpacker atmosphere.
BookCairns City Backpackers
A tropical oasis tucked away from the bustle of the city. An easy 25-minute walk will take you to the Esplanade.
BookOn The Wallaby Eco Lodge
Nature, wildlife, adventure, friendly staff, great food & excellent tours in an Eco friendly environment on the Atherton Tablelands.
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.
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 Jackeroo Hostel
Set in the beautiful world heritage tropical Rainforest of far North Queensland you can stay in a treehouse.
Coral Beach Lodge
Surrounded by trees and located just 5 minutes from the beautiful 4-Mile Beach, Coral Beach Lodge is perfectly located.
Absolute Backpackers
A resort disguised as a hostel! Set on an acre of lush, tropical gardens offering a clean, safe, and friendly environment.
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.
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.
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
Summer House Cairns is a slice of paradise in the heart of Far North Queensland.
BookPippies 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.
Magnums – Adults Only
A tropical oasis in the middle of the excitement of Airlie Beach affordable accommodation styles include dorm rooms deluxe cabins and private rooms.
BookCool 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.
Dougies Backpackers Resort
"Kick Back and Relax" in the tropical gardens and soak up some of Far North's warm tropical sunlight.
Backpacker things to do in Queensland
Cruise Whitsundays – Reef World at Hardy Reef
Great Barrier Reef Pontoon day tour departing daily from Airlie Beach to our all weather pontoon includes snorkeling, lunch, underwater viewing.
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
Waterfall Tour with Uncle Brians 🏞️
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 3D2N 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
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
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...
BookHeart Reef 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
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
Solway Voyager 3-Day/2-Night Tall Ship Sailing Adventure ⛵
Aboard the Solway Voyager, the vibe is electric, creating the ultimate social scene for backpackers and adventurers alike. 3 Day 2 Night tour.
Billy Tea Safaris Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation
Explore the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation with Billy Tea Safaris. Full-day guided tour with river cruise, rainforest walks, and more!
Great Barrier Reef Experience and Kuranda
2 day, Experience two of Australia's best icons the Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda the village in the rainforest with scenic train and Skyrail
BookReef Cruise, Rafting and Cape Tribbin’
Experience a full day Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef and a full day day riding the rapids on the Mighty Tully River
BookReef Experience Family Tour
A Great Barrier Reef family day tour with Cairns ONLY ALL inclusive reef package - packed with family friendly activities!
BookReef and Tropical Delights
3 days in North Queensland, Snorkel or scuba dive Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Explore Atherton Tablelands, take a historical scenic train to Kuranda
BookGreat Barrier Reef, Rafting and Kuranda
3 days, A day on the Great Barrier Reef, a day rafting the Barron River and a day in Kuranda.
Book2 Day Tablelands Waterfalls and Cape Tribulation Tour
Three extraordinary experiences namely visiting the enchanting Atherton Tablelands exploring Cape Tribulation and spending a night at the idyllic On the Wallaby Eco Lodge
Indigenous Cultural Beach Walk and Talk Experience
Take a cultural experience with indigenous Kuku Yalanji, the traditional custodians, from traditional spear fishing to observing native food plants and cultural medicines.
Airlie Beach Skydive
Airlie Beach Skydivers enjoy thrills and views of the surrounding Whitsundays area, the perfect place to enjoy this once in a lifetime experience!
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
BookKuranda 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
K’gari Island 4WD adventure from Hervey Bay
Discover beautiful Fraser Island, explore Central Station, Lake McKenzie, 75 Mile Beach and more on our 4WD tour with our informative local guide
Ocean Rafting Whitsundays – Southern Lights
The award-winning Ocean Rafting Whitsundays - Southern Lights offers a thrilling experience to Whitehaven Beach & Snorkelling
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
Green Island Cairns and White water Rafting
Combine a day with hours of relaxing on Green Island in the morning and an afternoon full of adventure while going white water rafting.
BookPowerplay 2D2N Whitsundays Snorkel Sailing Liveaboard
2 night liveaboard sailing and snorkelling tour exploring the beautiful Whitsunday Islands including World famous Whitehaven Beach
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.
Reef and Rainforest Family Getaway
1 Day snorkeling Australia's Great Barrier Reef including boomnetting, Day 2 jump onboard our Scenic Train, discover Kuranda the village in the rainforest includes Skyrail
BookSunshine Coast Tandem Skydive
Experience the thrill of a lifetime! Skydive Australia's Sunshine Coast with beach landing
S.S. Yongala 3 Night Liveaboard Dive Tour
Considered one of the top 10 wreck dives in the World the SS Yongala is outstanding, 3 day liveaboard includes up to 10 scuba dives...
Uncle Brian’s Cape Tribulation
Come on a fun-filled adventure through the Daintree Rainforest up to Cape Tribulation. Enjoy breathtaking views and wildlife spotting.
Mossman Stand-up Paddleboard Tour
Explore the Rainforest on a magic Rainforest River Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour through the oldest living Rainforest in the world!
Cape Tribulation, Daintree and Mossman Gorge – Multilingual
Explore the exceptional biodiversity and ancient history of the UNESCO listed Cape Tribulation and Daintree National Parks.
Liveaboard Sailing Whitsunday Getaway 2D2N
Liveaboard Sailing Whitsunday Getaway allows you to get away from it all! 2 Days & 2 Nights of sailing, swimming & snorkelling
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
Birdworld Kuranda
Birdworld Kuranda is home to one of Australia's greatest collections of free-flying birds, so prepare to be surrounded by vibrant colour when you visit.