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backpackers rejoice! We’ve made a list of the most bumpin’ and downright baller hostels in Queensland. If this list was any cooler, it would come with a beanie and mittens.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EGet crazy in Cairns\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17152 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/gilligans-by-night-691x314.jpg\" alt=\"Gilligans at night\" width=\"691\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/gilligans-by-night-691x314.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/gilligans-by-night-300x136.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/gilligans-by-night-335x152.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/gilligans-by-night.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003EThink you know what a night out is? Gilligans will take every expectation you had and then smack you in the face with jelly wrestling, bogan bingo, world renowned DJ’s and to top it off, pole dancing and wet T-shirt contests. Needless to say this isn’t the Comfort Inn, so bring your party pants.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EEasy Rider\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMake like Freddy Mercury and “Get on your bikes and ride!”. 1770 Southern Cross Backpackers is the starting point for Scooter Roo Tours – aka a way for you to ride through the countryside on your own motorcycle and pretend you’re in a gang. Afterwards, head back to the hostel and chill on their private lake or in a hammock. \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Destination Information/Seventeen-Seventy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESeventeen Seventy\u003C/a\u003E is easy like that.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EForever young\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17181 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/base-full-moon-party-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Base Full Moon Party\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/base-full-moon-party-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/base-full-moon-party-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/base-full-moon-party-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/base-full-moon-party.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Townsville-North-Queensland/Places-to-Visit/Magnetic-Island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMagnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E is drop dead gorgeous and isn’t afraid to get dirty. Case in point: Once a month, Base on Magnetic Island hosts a full moon party. Nothing says freedom like partying on a tropical island near the Great Barrier Reef. Trust us this puts the “bucket” in bucket list.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EGuilt-free stay\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17150 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dreamtime-travellers-rest-691x260.jpg\" alt=\"Dreamtime Travelers Rest\" width=\"691\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dreamtime-travellers-rest-691x260.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dreamtime-travellers-rest-300x113.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dreamtime-travellers-rest-335x126.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dreamtime-travellers-rest.jpg 980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003EDreamtime Travellers Rest in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Tropical-North-Queensland/Places-to-visit/Cairns-and-Northern-Beaches\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E takes eco-tourism to the next level, offering opportunities for conservation work and volunteering (just in case you feel guilty for all those goon bags). Once a week they host a BBQ fundraiser for teachers in the Himalayas so get on board and give something back.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBanana me up, Scotty\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EScotty’s Beach House is exactly what the name suggests. It feels like home and you won’t want to leave. Good thing it’s only 20 kilometres away from the Tully banana farms so getting that second year on your visa is easier than skydiving onto \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Tropical-North-Queensland/Places-to-visit/Mission-Beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMission Beach\u003C/a\u003E. Well they are both pretty easy thanks to Scotty.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBallin’ on a budget\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBackpackers, your limousine awaits. Seriously. The Sleeping Inn on the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Gold-Coast#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGold Coast\u003C/a\u003E will pick you up in a limousine. Then you can watch a dive-in movie from the pool or use the bus in the back that’s been converted into a cinema. Free nightclub entry helps you see the sunrise before you hit the hay. Woop woop!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ECat’s out of the bag\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe title=\"Somewhere to Stay Welcome\" src=\"https://player.vimeo.com/video/70722603?dnt=1&app_id=122963\" width=\"1048\" height=\"590\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen\u003E\u003C/iframe\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEski the cat, that is. Yes, their cat is as cool as his name suggests and is part of the scenery at Somewhere to Stay in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Brisbane#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E. Not only is the cat awesome, the hostel is located in West End, which is hip with a pinch of catnip. This place is purrfect.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ELodge no complaints here\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17180 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/halse-lodge-691x444.jpg\" alt=\"Halse Lodge\" width=\"691\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/halse-lodge-691x444.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/halse-lodge-300x192.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/halse-lodge-700x450.jpg 700w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/halse-lodge-335x215.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/halse-lodge.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStaying at Halse Lodge in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Sunshine-Coast/Places-to-Visit/Noosa-to-Coolum\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENoosa\u003C/a\u003E is like being invited to a rich cane-farmers house for a few beers and some beats with all your best friends. The lodge is in the heart of town and yet when you sit on the balcony you’ll think you’re in the middle of nowhere. The forest around it is thick to keep the noise out (but more importantly, in, so get down with your bad self).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ELate night escapes\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn the Wallaby in the Atherton Tablelands has a night canoe tour where you can see tree kangaroos. They’re like normal kangaroos except way smaller, much cuter and they hang out in trees. If you don’t feel like being a night owl, their day tours take you to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/millaa-millaa-falls\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMillaa Millaa Falls\u003C/a\u003E which is a sexy, wet hair-flick photo hotspot.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EMe Tarzan, you Jane\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.daintreecrocodylus.com.au/crocodylusvillage/Gallery_files/Media/IMG_0882/IMG_0882.jpg?disposition=download\" alt=\"Daintree Crocodylus\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELiving in the jungle used to be a dream reserved for Mowgli and Tarzan but Crocodylus Village is where Mowgli would go to relax and have a cocktail. The cabins have mesh walls and canvas roofs, so don’t expect your fancy Wi-Fi and air con. Nature rocks you to sleep and wakes you in the morning with bird song and your entertainment is old school (like wildlife #birds). This is the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/cape-tribulation-daintree-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree\u003C/a\u003E – it’s raw and awesome.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhich hostel calls out to you? Leave us a line in the comments below!\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E \u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1422918212000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003ELooking for a little something more than the usual bed and pub crawl? We’ve got you covered.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"best-backpacker-hostels-queensland","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/shutterstock_245034772.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/shutterstock_245034772.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}}},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"Grab your pack and hit the best backpacker hostels in Queensland","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Plan Your Holiday","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/plan-your-holiday.html"},{"active":false,"title":"All Queensland Accommodation","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation.html"},{"active":true,"title":"Best backpacker hostels Queensland","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/best-backpacker-hostels-queensland.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/web-images/2018_TSV_MagneticIsland_Islands_137936_desktop.jpg","alt":"Backpackers Magnetic Island | best backpacker hostels queensland","title":"Magnetic Island","link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Lucille\t Burkitt","resourcePath":"/content/teq/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/best-backpacker-hostels-queensland/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2020-05-20T02:54:23.907Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/G/G3v2gU9ot3Q73Cq0pu1s/profile.profile.image","alt":"Lucille\t Burkitt"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EVisiting some of the world’s most exciting addresses and landmarks can be more affordable than you’d first imagine. In the last decade, backpacker hostels in Queensland have been reenergising their offering to budget travellers, offering grass roots, no frills, authentic stays in their neighbourhood. The perfect opportunity to mingle with like-minded travellers and swap recommendations of ‘where to from here’ over an evening drink. Unfettered access to the great outdoors and landmarks around you. Freedom to journey.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re travelling with friends, solo, and no matter your age, these backpackers dotted along the coast of Queensland often feel more like a friend’s home than budget accommodation. The real insider’s choice for an authentic local stay that won’t break the bank.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIn the thick of it: Brisbane City YHA\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagec8172438-2f04-4975-8108-fecb6bf895a0":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_BrisbaneCityYHA_CityExperiences_@BrisbaneCityYHA.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_BrisbaneCityYHA_CityExperiences_@BrisbaneCityYHA.jpg","alt":"Brisbane City YHA | best backpacker hostels queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/best-backpacker-hostels-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagec8172438-2f04-4975-8108-fecb6bf895a0.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1758364199921/2020-bne-brisbanecityyha-cityexperiences--brisbanecityyha.jpeg","uuid":"f6f62b72-a16d-4412-b353-c883dad5628c","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/BrisbaneCityYHA/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@BrisbaneCityYHA\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_755194232":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESmack bang in the hub of Brisbane, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b2601c2880253d74c48606-brisbane-city-yha\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Brisbane City YHA\"\u003Ethe YHA\u003C/a\u003E has the CBD on one side, bustling Caxton St and Suncorp Stadium just up the road, and \u003Ca title=\"South Bank guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/south-bank/south-bank-guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESouth Brisbane’s cultural precinct\u003C/a\u003E only a short walk away. Its book-worthy features are the rooftop pool with some of the best views in Brisbane, fast/free WI-FI, movie nights, guided walking tours, and their weekly Friday evening BBQs where you can meet other travellers from around the globe.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Brisbane YHA is a great \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/solo/backpackers-guide-brisbane\" target=\"_self\" title=\"backpackers guide Brisbane\"\u003Einner-city start\u003C/a\u003E to a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/brisbane-to-cairns-the-must-do-queensland-road-trip\" target=\"_self\" title=\"backpack brisbane to cairns\"\u003Elonger road trip\u003C/a\u003E. There’s nothing loud or attention grabbing about this place, which perhaps is why it’s so popular. It’s quiet and unassuming, like the welcome mat granting you access to Brisbane’s doorstep - kick off your shoes, you are home for a while. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGet friendly with other travellers: Base Magnetic Island\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imaged549f5e4-385b-431c-9d10-012d32dea729":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/web-images/2018_TSV_BaseHostel_Beaches_137934_mobile.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/web-images/2018_TSV_BaseHostel_Beaches_137934_mobile.jpg","alt":"Base Backpackers Magnetic Island | best backpacker hostels queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/best-backpacker-hostels-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imaged549f5e4-385b-431c-9d10-012d32dea729.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1758364199958/2018-tsv-basehostel-beaches-137934-mobile.jpeg","uuid":"c116a3c6-603c-4266-8dfd-f696304a63ae","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1222070054":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThere’s much to explore on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/magnetic-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Magnetic Island Townsville\"\u003EMagnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E, so a comfortable base camp to rest your head between adventures is all you need.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGranite boulders, eucalyptus forests and Australia’s most northern koala population by day, and partying to their line-up of weekly live music by night. The Base hostel has a next-gen vibe, perched on the hill overlooking the beach. Close each day out with your new backpacker mates at the Island Bar before resting in one of their dorms or private double rooms - you can even BYO tent and set up on the campsites.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBreakfast with koalas: Bungalow Bay Koala Village Magnetic Island \u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image8a9439da-c5ed-4aa5-9890-189922733705":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_BungalowBayKoalaVillage_CottagesAndCabins_vagabondsofsweden.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_BungalowBayKoalaVillage_CottagesAndCabins_vagabondsofsweden.jpg","alt":"Bungalow Bay Koala Village Magnetic Island | best backpacker hostels queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/best-backpacker-hostels-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image8a9439da-c5ed-4aa5-9890-189922733705.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1758364199996/2020-tsv-bungalowbaykoalavillage-cottagesandcabins-vagabondsofsweden.jpeg","uuid":"0df51b23-d6fb-40d7-985f-2135e68a51a3","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/vagabondsofsweden/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@vagabondsofsweden\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_201588316":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFor the ultimate Magnetic Island stay, split your time across these two hostels for the best of both worlds. Bungalow Bay Koala Village is a Queensland backpacker hostel with a kick-off-your-shoes casual vibe, tranquil Aussie surrounds, activities that’ll get you outside and living, and eco-credentials to boot.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere, you’ll learn the native history of the island first known as Yunbunum – home to the Wulgurukaba people. Meet local wildlife face to face with their ‘breakfast with koalas’ program, feed the local wallabies, or ride a horse through shallow water.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf a budget sustainable stay peaks your interest, this backpacker hostel is a fully accredited eco-tourism destination, thanks to their dedication to the local wildlife and its conservation. This retreat has fostered a special connection with its land and people. The traditional owners of Magnetic Island were invited in the planning stages to evaluate the impact of Bungalow Bay Village on the land, water and community. It was given full support and endorsed by Arthur Jognson, the Wulgurukaba elder.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBarefoot basics: Backpackers at 1770\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image1fe26d2b-bc26-44a9-8524-b38d3d62edcb":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2016_GLD_Backpackersat1770_@backpackers1770.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2016_GLD_Backpackersat1770_@backpackers1770.jpg","alt":"Backpackers at 1770 | best backpacker hostels queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/best-backpacker-hostels-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image1fe26d2b-bc26-44a9-8524-b38d3d62edcb.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1758364200037/2016-gld-backpackersat1770--backpackers1770.jpeg","uuid":"ecaf3a2e-efd9-474a-8b9e-c4ea2ce4c1ba","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/backpackers1770/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@backpackers1770\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_411151481":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EGladstone's \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/agnes-water-and-town-of-1770\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Agnes Water 1770\"\u003E1770\u003C/a\u003E is one of those towns that’s hard to find words for until you visit. Once you’re there you’ll want to stay, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5dde1b4dc34fe56933645d2d-backpackers-at-1770\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Backpackers at 1770 Agnes Water\"\u003EBackpackers at 1770\u003C/a\u003E budget accommodation makes that possible. A hostel built by travellers, for travellers. The quaint beachside vibe belongs in an early 90s serial, with its local haunts, beachside pubs and friendly faces who play the drums and hula hoop by the water.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s an artsy and inexpensive place that reimagines how you interact with nature. The waters are warm and welcoming, and there’s plenty of activities to keep you out in the sunshine with kayak and paddle board vendors dotted along the sand - as well as tours to nearby national parks. Backpackers at 1770 is the perfect spot for self-sufficient travellers who don’t need to be fussed over.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIconic surf and sand: Bunk Surfers Paradise\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1916064586":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2018_GC_BunkSurfersParadise_@bunksp.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2018_GC_BunkSurfersParadise_@bunksp.jpg","alt":"Bunk Surfers Paradise | best backpacker hostels queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/best-backpacker-hostels-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1916064586.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1758364200090/2018-gc-bunksurfersparadise--bunksp.jpeg","uuid":"a7bd611d-3e88-4c17-a472-12fc96577f12","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bunksp/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@bunksp\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_405062837":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ELike something out of spring break, Bunk Surfers Paradise breeds the kind of community you only witness at a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/solo/backpackers-guide-gold-coast\" target=\"_self\" title=\"backpackers guide Gold Coast\"\u003Ebeachside backpackers\u003C/a\u003E. A pioneer in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Gold Coast\"\u003EGold Coast\u003C/a\u003E hostels, this addition to Queensland’s \u003Ca title=\"Surfers Paradise\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/surfers-paradise\" target=\"_self\"\u003Efamed stretch of surf\u003C/a\u003E makes your experience their priority, with daily activities, nightly events, and comfortable, modern dorm rooms. An iconic stay at an iconic location, complete with sundeck, pool and a hot tub. Bunk is a hub that meets the needs of any modern traveller. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWatch whales frolic: Woolshed Eco Lodge, Hervey Bay\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image69f94124-42cc-4150-99c2-e9384115c364":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/2020_FC_HerveyBay_WoolshedBackpackers_Accommodation_BackpackersAndHostels.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/2020_FC_HerveyBay_WoolshedBackpackers_Accommodation_BackpackersAndHostels.jpg","alt":"Woolshed Backpackers Hervey Bay","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/best-backpacker-hostels-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image69f94124-42cc-4150-99c2-e9384115c364.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1758364200132/2020-fc-herveybay-woolshedbackpackers-accommodation-backpackersandhostels.jpeg","uuid":"70666ef3-ed43-45f6-b0ac-9f6b4ae8ef16","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/woolshedbackpackers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@woolshedbackpackers\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1976003597":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/fraser-coast/hervey-bay\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hervey Bay\"\u003EHervey Bay\u003C/a\u003E’s reputation as some of the country’s best \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-hervey-bay\" target=\"_self\" title=\"whale watching hervey bay\"\u003Ewhale watching\u003C/a\u003E is renowned, and best of all you can enjoy to from a quiet, friendly, family-run home base. From July to November the season sees tens of thousands of humpback whales journey along the coastline, play amidst the water with their pods. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25facd5f1565045da29e9-woolshed-eco-lodge\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Woolshed Eco Lodge Hervey Bay\"\u003EThe Woolshed Eco Lodge\u003C/a\u003E is a unique hostel set amidst an acre of tropical gardens and only five minutes’ walk from the beach, shops, supermarket and dining precinct.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA change of pace from the usual hostel circuit, rooms are spread between a number of buildings, shaded by local flora and fauna and equipped with hammocks for a true wind-down between adventures. The family run digs also offer independent advice on travelling the local region, so you’ll have a local’s knowledge of the best spots to tour and whale watch.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERoam Queensland’s backyard: On the Wallaby Eco Lodge, Atherton Tablelands\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGreat food and a clean, comfortable bed aren’t the only things you’ll relish in during your stay at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b261cd7b935fbe730e18d9-on-the-wallaby-eco-lodge\" target=\"_self\" title=\"On the Wallaby Eco Lodge Yungaburra\"\u003EOn the Wallaby Eco Lodge\u003C/a\u003E. A backpacker hostel in Queensland where you can adventure all you’d like or savour the sweet art of doing nothing. This lodge is a pursuit of natural pleasure. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAffectionately dubbed as the ‘home for those who roam’, the lodge is a perfect base camp to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/solo/backpackers-guide-cairns-and-atherton-tablelands\" target=\"_self\" title=\"backpackers guide to Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands\"\u003Eexplore Atherton Tablelands’\u003C/a\u003E renowned lakes, waterfalls and rainforests. Only one hour from Cairns, the lodge is home to local platypus, a night wildlife canoeing tour, mountain biking and nightly BBQ dinners, where you can linger for hours with new friends. This eco-accredited natural wonderland is a terrific stop if you’d like an education on Queensland’s environment and conservation.  \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EParty on: Gilligans, Cairns\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2019_TNQ_GilligansCairnsBackpackers_CityExperiences_@adventurecairns.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2019_TNQ_GilligansCairnsBackpackers_CityExperiences_@adventurecairns.jpg","alt":"Gilligans Cairns backpackers | best backpacker hostels queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/best-backpacker-hostels-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1758364200186/2019-tnq-gilliganscairnsbackpackers-cityexperiences--adventurecairns.jpeg","uuid":"45c1b269-d99d-474b-84dd-fd9110e23a07","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/adventurecairns/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@adventurecairns\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_29717832":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EAn insider’s choice among \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cairns\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cairns\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E party hostels, \u003Ca title=\"Gilligan's Hotel & Resort\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5fb5d82ff7f3994b2fcc3290-gilligans-hotel--resort\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGilligans\u003C/a\u003E is as much a tropical adventure as it sounds. 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Magnums also has an on-site tour desk offering all day and overnight sailing tours. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EA breezy, sustainable stay: Dreamtime Travellers Rest, Cairns\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis indie-looking nook in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cairns\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cairns\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E is a back-to-basics hub with heart. A sustainable stay that ticks all the light touch travel boxes from waste management to solar energy. Dreamtime Travellers Rest is the perfect accommodation to any east coast soul search and is run by kind and knowledgeable staff who can book your tours and show you the local ropes. 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Sit on the iconic Queenslander style balcony and soak in Noosa’s clean sea breezes surrounded by hinterland forest. This is the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/solo/backpackers-guide-sunshine-coast\" target=\"_self\" title=\"backpackers guide Sunshine Coast\"\u003Ebase to explore Noosa\u003C/a\u003E’s main drag, learn to surf, or give Noosa’s booming dining precinct a run for your money.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERe-wild  yourself: Daintree Crocodylus Resort\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore like a wellness retreat or yoga-inspired natural lodge than a backpacker hostel, this \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cape-tribulation-and-the-daintree\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Daintree\"\u003EDaintree\u003C/a\u003E gem is a breath of fresh rainforest air. 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