About

Backpacking Queensland Member Area

Backpacking Queensland is the peak backpacking and independent travel industry body for the state. It was formed to enhance the commercial viability of its members through the provision of marketing support and representation to all levels of government.

Join us now!

Find out how to become a member, benefits and costs here

Message for Backpackers

A message from the Minister for Tourism and Fair Trading, Peter Lawlor... more here.

Need Currency Conversion?

Save money by using Dynamic Currency Conversion...more here

Meetings

View the dates, photos and minutes of our bi-monthly meetings here

Online Booking

Make money through our online booking engine or link to yours here.

BQ Guide Book

You can download our fabulous Backpacking Queensland Guide Book here.

Current BQ members

See a list of the current members in your region here

Industry Advice

From bedbugs to the ACCC - we'll do the thinking for you here

Need Insurance?

Insurance Advisernet can provide the peace of mind you need...read more

We've been committed....

...to you for years now. Call us crazy but the Backpacking Queensland committee is dedicated to the backpacking industry.

Here are the executive:

Chairman

Brendan McKenna, Base Backpackers (Brisbane Rep)

Secretary
Drew Pearson, Halse Lodge Backpackers (Sunshine Coast Rep)

Treasurer
Jo-Anne Wilkie: Aquarius Backpackers(Gold Coast Rep)

Contact your local committee member

There are committee members for every region in the state and they are always willing to talk to you.

Download a full list of committe members and their contact details

Have a general enquiry?

For more information please contact:
JO-ANNE WILKIE
C/- Aquarius Backpackers Gold Coast
Ph: (07) 5527 1300
0416 360 338
jo@aquariusbackpackers.com.au

Backpacking Queensland