Delta Backpackers
The Delta Backpackers is a family run business. Ree, the manager has backpacked around the world and understands what backpackers need! We will provide the best standards of accommodation, information and service. We want you to have a great time travelling and working in Oz and will do our best to ensure you love your stay with us ...
Ayr is a town in Queensland, Australia near the delta of the Burdekin River. It is within the Burdekin Shire, which produces the most sugar cane per square kilometre in Australia utilizing underground water supplies and water from the Burdekin Dam to irrigate crops when rains fail. Ayr is located 88 km south of Townsville on the Bruce Highway and 12km away from the (smaller) town of Home Hill. It is 112km north of Bowen and 290km north of Mackay. Ayr has a population of approximately 9000. It has the usual chain stores, ten pin bowling, a toyshop, drive in movie, cinema and 6 pubs. Ayr has several banks including the Commonwealth, ANZ, Suncorp, National and Bendigo Bank. Alva beach, a popular area for fishing and swimming, is located 16km east of Ayr. Several sports are played in Ayr, such as Touch football which is competitive and popular. The majority of people that live in Ayr support the North Queensland Cowboys in Rugby League. Rugby league and union are both also popular sports. Karrie Webb (golfer) was born in Ayr and also grew up in Ayr.
