
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

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 Australias Great Barrier Reef is the number one thing to do in Australia

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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!

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!

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Magnums
A tropical oasis in the middle of the excitement of Airlie Beach affordable accommodation styles include dorm rooms deluxe cabins and private rooms.

Bounce Cairns
Bounce Cairns offers resort-style, award-winning accommodation. The hostel is located in the heart of Cairns.

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.

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

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

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.

Halse 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.
Backpacker things to do in Queensland

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 $849

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

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

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 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

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

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!

Daintree Aboriginal Dreaming Day Tour
A journey in heritage, ancient culture and traditions of the Kuku Yalanji people.

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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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
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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!

Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Adventures
The Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Adventures departs from Airlie Beach. Airlie Beach is on the Queensland coast between Townsville and Mackay. This tour can also...

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

Ocean Rafting Whitsundays – Southern Lights
The award-winning Ocean Rafting Whitsundays - Southern Lights offers a thrilling experience to Whitehaven Beach & Snorkelling

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
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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

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

Cairns Skyrail
Cairns Skyrail gives you a whole new perspective of North Queensland's rainforest. With an amazing boardwalk tour and the village to explore.

Whitsundays 2 Day Sailing Adventure – New Horizon
Whisk yourself away to explore the Whitsunday Islands with 2 Days & 2 Nights of Snorkelling, Diving and Paddleboarding from $580

Fraser Island Camping
Fraser Island is Heritage listed and considered the largest sand island in the world The Island has breathtakingly beautiful beaches rainforest and turquoise blue freshwater

2 Day Fraser Island Adventure
Discover the World's largest sand Island Fraser Island on our 2 day Fraser Island tour walk through the rainforest swim in crystal clear lakes

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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Liveaboard Sailing Whitsunday Getaway
Liveaboard Sailing Whitsunday Getaway allows you to get away from it all! 2 Days & 2 Nights of sailing, swimming & snorkelling from $975 per...

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.

Estuary Fishing Cairns
Estuary Fishing Cairns. Catch barramundi, mangrove jack, queenfish, fingermark, trevally, salmon and more hard fighting tropical species.

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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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

Skydiving 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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Cairns Reef, Raft and Rainforest
See what the highlights Cairns Tropical North has to offer with this adventure filled itinerary!
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Whitsundays Sail and Snorkel
The perfect small group, intimate liveaboard sailing tour in the Whitsundays

Skydive, Reef and Daintree (3 day)
3 Days of Fun Experience the Adrenalin rush of Skydiving from ft The beauty of Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest departing from Cairns
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5-Day PADI diving course Great Barrier Reef
Learn to scuba dive in five days on the Great Barrier Reef. Join a liveaboard and gain your PADI open water certification.

Great Barrier Reef Experience and Kuranda
Experience two of Australia's best icons the Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda the village in the rainforest with scenic train and Skyrail
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Barron River Rafting – Half Day
Barron River Rafting 2 hours of fun rafting with level three rapids as you float down the spectacular Barron River.