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 boarding. If you are a beginner there are lots of surf schools that make it
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 bungalows, an outdoors bar, and swimming pool. It was like heaven. There was even a
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 and made exploring the city easy. We loved hanging out around the tropical pool and
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 party. We decided to do surfing during our adventure, Bastien is actuality quite an experienced
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 of our best kept secrets. In this series of blogs, our French backpackers Virginie and
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 farm, with host farms situated across the country. Queensland is home to a number of
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 uninhabited and boast dense rainforest, pristine beaches and hiking trails. Each island features calm beaches,
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 to chill out and catch up on your reading. Advanced tip; try to find the
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.
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 the tropical north, coastal east, desert central areas, and mild south. We decided to put