Backpacking

Mackay is relatively unknown to the usual backpacker circuit, although the region offers a relaxing destination that allows you to escape the ever increasing crowds of some backpacker destinations. Meet the locals, explore our unspoilt environment and experience what life is really like on the magnificent Queensland coast.

For more information on planning your backpacking journey throughout Queensland see www.backpackingqueensland.com.au.


Employment Opportunities
The sugar industry is worth $4.7 billion to the Australian economy each year. Employment within this industry is generally for a 6 month period, with hiring beginning in May each year.

For more information please contact:
Ready Workforce
87 Gordon Street
Ph:(07) 4957 8575

CHR Job Network
222-224 Victoria Street
Ph:(07) 4969 1111

Willing workers on organic farms (wwoof) - offer non-paid work in exchange for accommodation and meals.  A $50 joining fee applies for singles and a $60 fee applies for two people travelling together, using the same book.

To join the Wwoof Association, please contact:
Ph:(03) 5155 0218
Fax:(03) 5155 0342
E-mail: wwoof@wwoof.com.au
Website: www.wwoof.com.au

Mackay Accommodation
Addo's Backpackers (booking service)
Ph:0427 598 360
E-mail: addos@mackay.et.au
Website: www.reeforest.com.au

Gecko's Rest
34 Sydney Street
Ph:(07) 4944 1230
E-mail: info@geckosrest.com.au
Website: www.geckosrest.com.au

Traveling North

Bowen Employment
CHR Employment
Shop 7, Cnr Herbert & Williams Streets
Ph:(07) 4786 3566

Bowen Accommodation
Reefers by the Beach
Cnr Soldiers & Horseshoe Bay Roads
Ph:(07) 4786 4199

Traveling South

Bundaberg Employment
Steinhardt Family Farms
Yellow Waterholes Creek, Goodwood Road (8kms south of Bundaberg city)
Ph:(07) 4159 7265
Season runs from April to December. Own vehicle is required as there is no accommodation on site.

ForStaff OzJobs
54 Bourbong Street
Ph:(07) 4152 1944

Bundaberg Accommodation
Federal Backpackers Hostel
221 Bourbong Street
Ph:(07) 4153 3711

Seaview Backpackers
22 Lihs Street
Elliot Heads
Ph: (07) 4159 7888

Childers Accommodation
Palace Backpackers
Churchill Street
Ph:(07) 4126 2244

Travelling West

Emerald Employment
It is reccommended that you arrange employment before arriving in Emerald as weather conditions can change. 

Planearl
Ph:(07) 4933 6902 or
Mob:0409 490 297

Neato Employment Agency
11/115 Egerton Street
Ph:(07) 4982 2766
Fax:(07) 4982 4966

Emerald Accommodation
Emerald Hostel
Hospital Access Road
Ph:(07) 4982 4188

Leichhardt Hotel
Clermont Street
Ph:(07) 4982 1146

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