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Sun and Surf in Noosa

We spent so much time in the water while we were in Noosa! Noosa Main Beach was an amazing spot for stand up paddling (you can hire paddle boards from the Adventure Sports shop in Noosaville) and surfing, especially long

To Live On Magnetic Island

If we could stay one place forever, it might be Magnetic Island off Townsville. It was amazing, and felt like an exotic paradise. We stayed in Bungalow Bay, which is a backpackers in the middle of the forest with small

Backpacking Around Cairns & Cape Tribulation

This was one of the most amazing parts of Queensland, it’s just beautiful and so much to do. We stayed at the Cairns Central YHA and Cape Tribulation Beach House. The Cairns YHA was right in the middle of town

Backpacking From The Gold Coast To Brisbane

What better way to start our journey than on the Gold Coast. We weren’t prepared for how busy it was, and it really was a backpacker’s paradise with cheap accommodation offers, cheap meals and drinks, and lots of places to

The Adventure Queensland Challange

Adventure Queensland challenged two travellers to backpack through our amazing state and blog about their experiences. They stayed in hostels, camped out, and stayed up all night. They visited islands, surfed a few waves, found beautiful waterholes, and visited some

WWOOFing in Queensland

One of the most popular ways to travel and experience the real Australia, while meeting other like-minded travellers is WWOOFing. WWOOF is the acronym for ‘Willing Workers On Organic Farms’ and offers an opportunity to experience life on a thriving

Top five things to do on a backpackers budget in the Whitsunday Islands

There’s plenty to explore ‘on the mainland’ of Queensland, but when you’re feeling like an escape (relaxing or adventurous), the Whitsunday Islands are a must visit location. The Whitsunday Islands are made up of 74 islands, most of which are

Top 10 Things To Do In Noosa On A Backpackers Budget

Top 8 Things to do in Noosa on a Backpackers Budget

Check out Noosa National Park This gorgeous spot offers five stunning walks, abundant wildlife, and an amazing ocean view – and best of all it’s free. Maybe pack a picnic, stop for a swim, or just find a shady spot

Outback Slang for Backpackers

Queensland is a big state to explore, and as you travel you will notice Queenslander’s use a language all of their own. This is our special outback edition of understanding Aussie Slang.

Backpacker Essentials List For Exploring Queensland

Backpacking across Australia is an adventure of a lifetime, and with the climate and landscape changing across each state, it can be difficult to know what to pack. Queensland boasts some of the most varied landscape in the country, from

Aussie Slang Guide (Beach Edition)

So you’ve arrived in Australia and headed for the beach, only to encounter the special way we Aussies drop a few syllables. This is our special beach edition of understanding Aussie Slang – beach style.

10 Quick Facts About Queensland To Get You Started

10 Quick Facts About Queensland, Australia To Get You Started

Thinking about visiting the Sunshine State (Queensland, Australia)? Here’s 10 Fast Facts to get you started! Queensland is BIG, it’s the second largest state in Australia. It is almost five times the size of Japan, seven times the size of

5 Fast Facts About The Great Barrier Reef

5 Fast Facts about Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

One of the most famous Queensland icons, The Great Barrier Reef, is a UNESCO World Heritage area and listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It’s so large it can be seen from outer space! It’s

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