Backpackers and hostels in Queensland

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Queensland is the kind of destination that inspires intrepid dreams. If your travel goals are bigger are bigger than your budget, never fear! No matter how deep your pockets are, there’s accommodation options perfect for a good time, not a long time or just the place to refill the wallet with working hostels and backpacker jobs coming out the wazoo.

Find a hostel in Queensland

If you’re looking for a little something more than the usual bed and pub crawl, we’ve got you covered. Queensland’s hostels across the state are ripe for backpacker picking! Whether packing the party pants for a holiday to remember at Surfers Paradise or getting lost in the middle of the Daintree (oldest rainforest in the world), these options will have you backpacking across the state in no time.

Working hostels and backpacker jobs

Getting paid to explore paradise? Yes please! If you're into discovering untouched wilderness or soaking up year-round sun, Queensland is just the place for a gap year or working holiday. From the iconic backpacker mecca, Airlie Beach to fruit picking in Bundaberg, we’ve assembled everything you need on where to stay and have the most fun… and reward. Find out more information about backpacking and working holidays around Queensland here.

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Rambutan Townsville YHA

Townsville City, Townsville Area
From AU$25 - 209
This luxurious hostel is the ultimate spot to kick back and relax, boasting a stunning rooftop pool surrounded by cabanas and pool lounges, as well as an outdoor bar and restaurant. Rambutan Townsville YHA has a range of accommodation options including mixed gender dorms, private dorms and king rooms.

Mundubbera Three Rivers Tourist Park

Mundubbera, North Burnett Area
From AU$29.00 - 135
The Mundubbera Three Rivers Tourist Park is the "Gateway to Mundubbera's Culinary Trail". Just three hours from the Sunshine Coast, the park is situated in the heart of the North Burnett region and is only minutes from the beautiful fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts grown in the area.

Great Keppel Island Hideaway

Great Keppel Island,
From AU$130 - 330
Great Keppel Island Hideaway welcomes guests to share their barefoot island paradise, an authentic locally owned Island resort situated on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, merely 30 minutes ferry from Yeppoon.

Base Brisbane

Brisbane City, Brisbane Area
From AU$20 - 100
Directly opposite the Roma Street Transit Centre (Greyhound and premier bus station) is Brisbane's 'flashpacker' accommodation, Base Uptown. You can literally step off the train or bus, walk across the road drop your bags and then get straight into exploring this funky city!

Adventurers Backpackers Resort

South Townsville, Townsville Area
From AU$24 - 65
Fun and friendly are some of the words that most people would use to illustrate Adventurers Backpackers. They endeavour to provide travellers with the best possible experience of Townsville and the region, as part of that they can rely on comfortable and inexpensive accommodation.

Central Tourist Park Mackay

North Mackay, Mackay Area
From AU$30 - 95
Located just two kilometres north from Mackay's city heart, the Central Tourist Park offers a range of budget accommodation, from tent sites, van sites (drive thru), to fully air-conditioned self contained units and villas.

Myella Farm Stay Accommodation

Kokotungo, Central Highlands Area
From AU$40 - 180
Come and live the real outback life. Myella is a working cattle farm situated one and a half hours from Rockhampton. The rooms are air-conditioned and have refrigerators in them. Each room features a painting from a local artist.

The Woolshed at Jondaryan Accommodation

Jondaryan, Toowoomba Area
From AU$22.50 - 155
The Woolshed at Jondaryan isn’t just a place to stay – it’s a place to explore and encounter a different way of life. With a range of accommodation you are sure to find the perfect fit, from self-contained cottages and rustic cabins to authentic shearers quarters, or camp under the stars with powered and non powered sites available.

Airlie Beach YHA

Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Area
From AU$52.00 - 121.50
Airlie Beach is your gateway to the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. Base yourself at Airlie Beach YHA and experience everything this destination has to offer. Airlie Beach YHA has a variety of comfortable and clean multi-share, double, twin and family rooms available.

Brisbane Backpackers Resort

West End, Brisbane Area
From AU$18 - 129
Welcome to Brisbane Backpackers Resort. They are the first purpose-built hostel in Brisbane. Located in the Cultural hub of West End and only a short 10 minute walk from Southbank, Brisbane’s top attraction with the only Beach in Brisbane.
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