A Queensland Labor government would give $1 million to help troubled teens take part in the Kokada Challenge but the Premier has denied it is their response to the LNP's boot camp for youth criminals policy.

Ms Bligh made the announcement in the hinterland of the Gold Coast with a team of teenagers behind her who have taken part in the Kokoda challenge.

Anna Bligh starts the Sunday rounds in the Gold Coast hinterland with participants of the Kokoda Youth Challenge. Credit:Bridie Jabour

She said the Labor party would partner with the Kokoda Youth Challenge Association to support 100 troubled youths to do the trek over the next four years.

"We know that adolescence can be a very troubled time, we know that many young people are experiencing family break down they are at risk of turning to drugs or crime," she said.