Backpackers have been removed from buses and locals are being caught trying to cross the Queensland-New South Wales state line on foot as police crack down on the border ban.

One driver tried to sneak across the border, travelling along the footpath to avoid the barriers that cut Queensland off from interstate travellers.

Police are seen stopping cars at a check point on the Queensland and New South Wales border on Griffith Street in Coolangatta at the Gold Coast on Friday. Credit:Darren england/AAP

"It is extraordinarily disappointing," police commissioner Katarina Carroll said.

"We have had complaints about backpackers on buses blatantly disregarding what's been asked of them and enforcement action will be taken.