Working Holidayer

As the world opens up again, it’s time for young travellers to return to the spiritual home of working holidays - Queensland, Australia.

Teaming up with Greyhound Australia, Backpacker Deals have got your ultimate ticket to paradise sorted!

So what’s the big deal?

Dubbed Australia's BEST bus pass, a ticket aboard the Working Holidayer is offered exclusively to Working Holiday Visa holders, and includes entry into Queensland from Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra, PLUS 90 days of hop-on-hop-off access across 111 locations in Queensland PLUS $200 worth of Backpacker Deals credit to spend on tours and experiences in Queensland - it’s the ultimate work, stay, play package!

This ticket includes 30 days of non-consecutive travel in 3-months. Once booked, customers have 12 months to start travelling.

Usually $539, the first 1000 to purchase their ticket on the Working Holidayer will score $240 off - meaning this cracker of a deal is just $299.

So go on, make some mates in the Sunshine State and discover more with the Working Holidayer.

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Browse Queensland's top destinations below for further info on the region and experiences on offer!

Cairns

Cairns

Welcome to Queensland's tropical north, where the modern city meets the sea. The perfect entry point to both the world’s oldest rainforest, The Daintree and World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is a holiday destination unlike any other. It’s where beauty comes in bounties - as do the tourists, who flock to this tropical paradise from all corners of the world. What's the best way to experience this tropical paradise? A Multi-Day Tour can take you anywhere from The Daintree and Cooktown to 2 Days in Cape Tribulation, to 17 Days out on the Great Barrier Reef on this Divemaster Course. The opportunities (and fun) in Cairns are limited only by your imagination. 

Reef

With Cairns being the Great Barrier Reef's mainland epicentre, there’s just so many ways locals and visitors can access over 2000 individual reefs and 900 picturesque islands, with the world’s most exquisite beaches ready for you to roam! For those short on time, a Great Barrier Reef Day Trip or Excursion is the perfect way to stay and play, with the Passions of Paradise Outer Great Barrier Reef Day Trip just one of the region's most popular experiences among young travellers. Fancy a little more adventure? Check out all the amazing Overnight Sailing Experienceson offer and spend a night (or more) sleeping under the stars while coasting through the reef’s beautiful blue waters!

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Rainforest

At over 135 million years old, the Daintree Rainforest is the world’s oldest rainforest, with its beauty just waiting to be adored by visitors to the region. From waterfalls to wildlife, the Daintree has it all…so how can you see it? Popular among travellers, this Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman Gorge Day Tour will take you through the ancient lowland rainforests of the World Heritage-listed Cape Tribulation and Daintree National Parks. This eco-accredited tour is led by experienced guides who are here to give you a memorable day out. Or, get your heart pumping with this Bungy Jump and Giant Swing combo deal. Set in the tropical rainforest, this is Australia's only bungy site! Keen to discover more? Take a look at what else Cairns has on offer and start your next adventure, now!

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When to Go

With average temperatures ranging from 17.5ºC up 26.2ºC, now through to August is the perfect time to explore Tropical North Queensland. Here, your typical idea of winter doesn't exist, with Australians from southern states flocking to this tropical paradise for warm days in the Queensland sunshine.

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Whitsunday Islands

Whitsunday Islands

It’s the ultimate party paradise for young travellers from around the world and The Whitsundays don't plan on slowing down anytime soon. Make memories that will last a lifetime with mates who will change your life, all the while exploring this beautiful pocket of Queensland. Considered a convenient gateway for those wanting to explore the incredible marine parks that surround the region, Airlie Beach is a place worth taking your time to explore - with three days to one week considered an ideal length of stay. As for the most popular tour? This Sailing Adventure out to Whitehaven Beach is an action-packed day out on the water, and includes a thrilling ride aboard one of the world’s fastest commercial sailing catamarans, the Camira, whilst sipping on complimentary beer and wine and tucking into a delicious buffet lunch! 

So what are you waiting for? Check out The Whitsundays, now.

Day Tours

If you only have a fews days to dedicate to The Whitsundays, why not check out the region from the best seat in the house? From this Tandem Skydive experience that offers the most incredible views of the Great Barrier Reef, Whitsunday Islands and Airlie Beach as you freefall from 15,000ft, to a 1 Hour Scenic Flight that takes you high above the Whitsundays and iconic Heart Reef, there’s a lot to be discovered while up here. Or, head across to Hamilton Island on our popular Hamilton Island Day Trip, which includes return scenic cruise transfers through the Whitsundays to Hamilton Island, a delicious pub-style lunch overlooking the Hamilton Island marina, use of the island shuttle service and access to the resort pool areas. Fancy checking out what else is on offer? Discover more Whitsunday Day Tours and Excursions now!

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Multi-Day Tours

Stay more, SEA more with a Whitsunday IslandsMulti-Day Tour. From the Atlantic Clipper 2 Night Whitsundays Sailing Tour, undeniably a great way to meet people while in the region, to the highly popular Reef Sleep experience, a once-in-a-lifetime trip that takes in all the highlights of the Great Barrier Reef by day and sees you sleeping under the stars at night, there’s a breathtaking multi-day journey around the Whitsundays, for everyone.

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When to Go

Now through to Spring (May -November) is considered the perfect time to check out The Whitsundays, with bright, sunny days and comfortable temperatures making it the perfect getaway for those trying to escape the cold!

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Fraser Island (K'gari)

Fraser Island (K'gari)

How would you spend the ultimate day out? Escape to an island paradise for the day on Fraser Island (K'gari). Go wild on the world’s largest sand island in what is guaranteed to be a trip you’ll never stop cherishing. A Fraser Island Day Tour or Fraser Island Tour Package, including multi-day visit, is the best way to experience all that this World Heritage-listed location has to offer.

With unusual – and exhilarating – surprises around every corner, book your Fraser Island (K'gari) tour today

Day Tours

How would you spend the ultimate day out? Escape to an island paradise for the day on Fraser Island (K'gari). From sandy beaches and turquoise water to sacred lakes and historic shipwrecks, Fraser Island has it all. Embark on an action-packed adventure with a drive across the island and its stunning sandy stretches, cross 75-Mile Beach, explore Wanggoolba Creek and get bubbly at Champagne Pools all on our top selling Fraser Island Day Tour! Or, come face-to-face with giant whales in a day out on the water in a Fraser Island Whale Watching Encounter - guaranteed to take your breath away!

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Multi-Day Tours

Is that the sound of waves crashing or is this island paradise calling your name?Escape to a world of sun, sand and sea in Fraser Island (K'gari) and stay a night (or multiple) in this beachside heaven. This 3 Day 2 Night Glamping Nature Escapeis popular with those wanting to experience the natural beauty and culture of K'gari - while getting a good night sleep! With a choice of king, queen or triple share accommodation, all meals and activities including Indigenous cultural experiences such as a sunset boomerang throwing session and didgeridoo demonstration, this tour has it all! As for what young travellers like you love? This K'gari (Fraser Island) 3-Day 2-Night 4WD Adventure Tour has been rated 5 stars and includes everything you could want to experience while on K'gari…and more!

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When to Go

May through to October is the ideal time to plan a trip to Fraser; especially for those keen to see some beautiful humpback whales in their natural habitat! Otherwise…you can pretty much guarantee blue sky and sunshine all-year-round on K'gari!

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South East Queensland

South East Queensland

From the Sunshine Coast to the Gold Coast,Brisbane and out to the beautiful Scenic Rim, South East Queensland presents a playground for working holiday makers unlike any other! The perfect mix of sun, sea, sand and hinterland, each destination in SEQ is uniquely its own, with plenty of incredible things for those with an appetite for adventure, or who are looking at wining and dining their way through the region! Want to see what else you can do with your $200 Backpacker Deals voucher? Check out our most popular SEQ tours and activities, like this Best of Brisbane Brewery Tour where you can experience some local favourites and say ‘cheers’ to a working holiday unlike any other.

Appetite

Hungry to discover what the SEQ food and wine scene is all about? From Wine Blending Workshops to Full Day Wine Tours through Tamborine Mountain, there’s plenty of foodie adventures worth cheersing to in SEQ. There’s even this Lavender Hill Picnic Experience at the iconic Sirromet Winery. Located in the Granite Belt region, enjoy your own private area, including a premium food hamper with cheese, meats, preserves and biscuits, a bottle of delicious Sirromet wine and all the picnic essentials on this memorable day out - which you could even share with some of your new friends!

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Adventure

For those looking to fuel their appetite for adrenaline and adventure while in SEQ, Backpacker Deals have some tours and activities for you! A trip to this region wouldn’t be complete without a Brisbane Story Bridge Climb; where you can scale one of Brisbane's most iconic landmarks and enjoy panoramic views of the city from 74m high! Or, head over to the beautiful Moreton Island on a Get Wrecked Tour, where you’ll get the whole day to snorkel around the historic shipwrecks, as well as the opportunity to go sand tobogganing AND on a 4WD adventure - how’s that for good value! Want to check out more? Click HERE.

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When to Go

The beauty of Queensland is that it’s an incredible location all-year-round, although now through to October presents slightly cooler conditions and stunning, sunny days that make for a really pleasant climate - perfect for those who may not be as accustomed to the heat!

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Ready to book?

Ready to book?

Remember, this incredible deal is only valid for the first 1000 visa holders - so get in quick to secure your spot on the Working Holidayer, set to operate until December 31, 2022.

 

Head to queensland.com/workingholidayer now to find out more about working in Queensland, or, BOOK YOUR PASS HERE!