Welcome to Backpacking Queensland
Do you want to experience the best of Australia all in one state? Queensland has it all - from perfect sunshine, World Heritage-listed rainforests, red earthed outback landscapes, crystal waters, white sandy islands, adrenalin-packed adventures and non-stop nightlife.
Located in the north-east corner of Australia, Queensland is a backpackers paradise just waiting to be explored. All the information you need about getting around, finding a place to rest, eat, drink and visit is all here – so what are you waiting for? See you in Queensland…
THERE'S SO MUCH TO DO IN QUEENSLAND
Finding Nemo
With 2300kms of Reef stretching down Queensland's East Coast, there are endless opportunities to snorkel, learn to dive, or if you have your dive license explore the outer reef and get to know the friendly sharks...read more
Go hard or go home
With beaches, islands, rainforests, outback and the Reef you wouldn’t be blamed for thinking Queensland already has it all. Throw in world class theme parks and sky high observation decks and this is a state that truly has something for everyone...read more
4WD on Fraser Island
There are some places in Queensland you need to see on tour and you’ll find some awesome tours to choose from. Whether it’s to the Great Barrier Reef, the top end or the rugged outback you’ll appreciate the knowledgeable and fun tour guides...read more
Brisbane
All backpackers should pay a visit to Queensland’s capital. The relaxed vibe, loads of hostels and bars and easy access to beaches and forests lures many backpackers into staying longer than planned...read more
Hinchinbrook Island
Hinchinbrook Island is smack-bang in the middle of not one but two world Heritage Areas – the Wet Tropics inland and the Great Barrier Reef along the coast. Of course this provides some spectacular scenery to explore...read more
The Sunshine Coast
Walk the trails in Glass House Mountains or the Everglades and feel in tune with nature. You will find yourself surrounded with untouched bushland, rocky coves, meandering streams and fresh air... read more
FOR BACKPACKERS BY BACKPACKERS
Bloglines Search: "Palace Backpackers Hervey Bay": Hervey Bay Fraser Island
25th Nov We arrived early morning into Hervey Bay after a long 12 hour greyhound ride.Technorati Search for: AJ Hackett Cairns: Not Bungy but Mingin Swing
Minjin Jungle Swing Ferocious Mingin Swing in Full FlightAn Aboriginal legend lends this addictive bungy jumping variation its name.Google Blog Search: calypso backpackers cairns: Thursday - Oct 11/07 - Cairns, Australia
It seems like just yesterday I was here in Cairns.Bloglines Search: ""yellow submarine hostel"": The kindness of strangers - Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane, Australia I arrived late on Tuesday last week in Brisbane and checked into the Yellow Submarine hostel.
NEWS
Working
Queensland has heaps of work opportunities and a record 102,966 backpackers were granted Australian working holiday visas for the nine months to March 2007. Get onboard and enjoy the benefits of a working holiday...read more
American WHV
A new reciprocal work and holiday visa allowing young Americans to travel and work in Australia for up to a year is now in operation...read more
NEED MORE HELP?
Here's a list of Backpacking Service providers and regional tourism boards that you might find useful:
TOURISM BOARDS
- Tourism Whitsundays
- Queensland Holidays
TRAVEL AGENCIES
PUBLICATIONS
- Aussie Backpacker Magazine
WORKING HOLIDAYS
GETTING AROUND
COMMUNICATE
- LANGUAGE SCHOOL
- Gold Coast Language School
