Cairns to Brisbane Hop-on Hop-off Travel Pass
Cairns, Australia
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: Flexible
Explore Queensland's east coast from Cairns to Brisbane with a guided, hop-on hop-off travel pass. Travel by rail and bus from Cairns to Brisbane. Visit off the beaten destinations such as an indigenous camp and an Aussie farm experience as well as main attractions such as Airlie Beach for the Whitsundays or Rainbow Beach to access Fraser Island.
The pass is valid for up to 12 months from your date of departure. You can hop on and off anywhere at any of the overnight or key activity stops for the total validity of the pass. All trips are guided by locals. The driver is the guide on your own bus sections; the guides travel with you on other transport. They are there to help you get the most out of your trip – point you in the right direction, find wildlife, teach local dance moves.
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Explore Queensland's east coast from Cairns to Brisbane with a guided, hop-on hop-off travel pass. Travel by rail and bus from Cairns to Brisbane. Visit off the beaten destinations such as an indigenous camp and an Aussie farm experience as well as main attractions such as Airlie Beach for the Whitsundays or Rainbow Beach to access Fraser Island.
The pass is valid for up to 12 months from your date of departure. You can hop on and off anywhere at any of the overnight or key activity stops for the total validity of the pass. All trips are guided by locals. The driver is the guide on your own bus sections; the guides travel with you on other transport. They are there to help you get the most out of your trip – point you in the right direction, find wildlife, teach local dance moves.
How it works?
You can stay on one trip with the same group and travel in the minimum time for a tour-type experience (itinerary below) or spend longer by getting on and off the bus/train at different places. All transport over your set pass route, whether in your local operators own buses, public buses, trains or boats – is included in one direction, once. Passes are valid for 12 months. You can hop on and off anywhere over your route, stay longer and jump back on when you’re ready.
Web-app (mobile website)
Once you have confirmed your booking. Your local operator will provide you with a login to their web-app to manage your pass. Book on and off your transport; book, rate and review, and get great deals on accommodation and activities.
Travel Day: Cairns — Indigenous Camp
Your guide and group meet you at the Cairns train station where you'll jump on the train and travel to Tully. You have the option of staying in Tully at a historic hotel (for hostel prices) or taking part in Loka’s exclusive Indigenous Rainforest Experience for the special Loka price of $120. . We get met by local Aboriginals and travel by bus into the amazing rainforest of Tully Gorge National Park. Go for a swim in the scenic Tully River before having a group dinner (modern food with a traditional twist). After dark we go ‘spotlighting’ in the rainforest for native wildlife. An enchanting evening of dreamtime stories around a campfire.
Travel Day: Indigenous Camp – Airlie Beach
In the morning, enjoy a big breakfast then head off for an interpretative walk into the national park. We then travel back to Tully to catch the train south to Airlie Beach.
Free Day: Airlie Beach
You have a full day in Airlie Beach for activities or to relax. There’s a great one day sailing adventure around the Whitsunday Islands that you can.
Travel Day: Airlie Beach – Emu Park
In the early evening transfer to the train and travel to to the cool coastal town of Emu Park.
Travel Day: Free Day Emu Park
There is the option to join a day trip to an Aussie farm with a tour around the property. In the afternoon sit around the resort pool or go on a walk up to Bluff Point.
Travel Day: Emu Park - Rainbow Beach
Travel to Gympie then jump on the bus to Rainbow Beach. Rainbow Beach is a departure point for Fraser Island and has a gorgeous beach to chill on or we recommend walking up to Carlo Sand Blow for sunset or sunrise.
Travel Day: Rainbow Beach — Brisbane
Travel by bus through Noosa and onto Brisbane where your travel adventure ends.
The pass is valid for up to 12 months from your date of departure. You can hop on and off anywhere at any of the overnight or key activity stops for the total validity of the pass. All trips are guided by locals. The driver is the guide on your own bus sections; the guides travel with you on other transport. They are there to help you get the most out of your trip – point you in the right direction, find wildlife, teach local dance moves.
How it works?
You can stay on one trip with the same group and travel in the minimum time for a tour-type experience (itinerary below) or spend longer by getting on and off the bus/train at different places. All transport over your set pass route, whether in your local operators own buses, public buses, trains or boats – is included in one direction, once. Passes are valid for 12 months. You can hop on and off anywhere over your route, stay longer and jump back on when you’re ready.
Web-app (mobile website)
Once you have confirmed your booking. Your local operator will provide you with a login to their web-app to manage your pass. Book on and off your transport; book, rate and review, and get great deals on accommodation and activities.
Travel Day: Cairns — Indigenous Camp
Your guide and group meet you at the Cairns train station where you'll jump on the train and travel to Tully. You have the option of staying in Tully at a historic hotel (for hostel prices) or taking part in Loka’s exclusive Indigenous Rainforest Experience for the special Loka price of $120. . We get met by local Aboriginals and travel by bus into the amazing rainforest of Tully Gorge National Park. Go for a swim in the scenic Tully River before having a group dinner (modern food with a traditional twist). After dark we go ‘spotlighting’ in the rainforest for native wildlife. An enchanting evening of dreamtime stories around a campfire.
Travel Day: Indigenous Camp – Airlie Beach
In the morning, enjoy a big breakfast then head off for an interpretative walk into the national park. We then travel back to Tully to catch the train south to Airlie Beach.
Free Day: Airlie Beach
You have a full day in Airlie Beach for activities or to relax. There’s a great one day sailing adventure around the Whitsunday Islands that you can.
Travel Day: Airlie Beach – Emu Park
In the early evening transfer to the train and travel to to the cool coastal town of Emu Park.
Travel Day: Free Day Emu Park
There is the option to join a day trip to an Aussie farm with a tour around the property. In the afternoon sit around the resort pool or go on a walk up to Bluff Point.
Travel Day: Emu Park - Rainbow Beach
Travel to Gympie then jump on the bus to Rainbow Beach. Rainbow Beach is a departure point for Fraser Island and has a gorgeous beach to chill on or we recommend walking up to Carlo Sand Blow for sunset or sunrise.
Travel Day: Rainbow Beach — Brisbane
Travel by bus through Noosa and onto Brisbane where your travel adventure ends.
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