Cairns to Sydney Hop-on Hop-off Travel Pass
Cairns, Australia
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: Flexible
Explore Australia's east coast from Cairns to Sydney with a guided, hop-on hop-off travel pass. Travel by rail and bus from Cairns to Sydney. Visit off the beaten destinations such as an indigenous camp in the rainforest and an Aussie farm experience as well as the main highlights such as Airlie Beach, Rainbow Beach and Byron Bay.
You have the option to hop off and stay longer in Noosa, Brisbane, Gold Coast or Spot X surf camp. The pass is valid for up to 12 months from your date of departure. All trips are guided by fun, local guides. 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, the best cafes and nightlife spots.
You have the option to hop off and stay longer in Noosa, Brisbane, Gold Coast or Spot X surf camp. The pass is valid for up to 12 months from your date of departure. All trips are guided by fun, local guides. 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, the best cafes and nightlife spots.
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Explore Australia's east coast from Cairns to Sydney with a guided, hop-on hop-off travel pass. Travel by rail and bus from Cairns to Sydney. Visit off the beaten destinations such as an indigenous camp in the rainforest and an Aussie farm experience as well as the main highlights such as Airlie Beach, Rainbow Beach and Byron Bay.
You have the option to hop off and stay longer in Noosa, Brisbane, Gold Coast or Spot X surf camp. The pass is valid for up to 12 months from your date of departure. All trips are guided by fun, local guides. 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, the best cafes and nightlife spots.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. 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 you will be provided 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 an exclusive Indigenous Rainforest Experience. Camp out in the rainforest, take part in a variety of amazing cultural activities and enjoy dreamtime stories by the fire.
Travel Day: Indigenous Camp – Airlie Beach
In the morning, enjoy a big breakfast then head off for a walk into the national park. We then travel back to Tully to catch the train south to Airlie Beach.
Free Day in Airlie Beach
Have a full day in Airlie Beach for activities or to relax. There are great Whitsunday Islands options for any timeframe.
Travel Days: Airlie Beach – Emu Park
In the early evening, transfer to the train and travel overnight to the cool coastal town of Emu Park.
Free Day Emu Park
There is the option to join a day trip to the Country Campout with a tour around the property. In the afternoon you can sit around the resort pool or go on a walk to Bluff Point.
Travel Day: Emu Park - Rainbow Beach
Travel to Rainbow Beach via train and bus. Rainbow Beach is a departure point for Fraser Island or walk up to Carlo Sandblow for sunset or sunrise.
Travel Day: Rainbow Beach — Byron Bay
Travel by bus through Noosa and Brisbane, we stop at the Danger Point NSW/QLD border crossing for a walk to stretch your legs. Then travel on to Australia’s coolest surf town, Byron Bay.
Free Day in Byron Bay
Explore, party or relax and take in the laid back, beachy vibe.
Travel Day: Byron Bay - Sydney
Travel to Sydney via Spot X Surf Camp. Hop off if you want to learn to surf or just hang by the beach. Then express down to Sydney arriving in the early evening.
You have the option to hop off and stay longer in Noosa, Brisbane, Gold Coast or Spot X surf camp. The pass is valid for up to 12 months from your date of departure. All trips are guided by fun, local guides. 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, the best cafes and nightlife spots.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. 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 you will be provided 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 an exclusive Indigenous Rainforest Experience. Camp out in the rainforest, take part in a variety of amazing cultural activities and enjoy dreamtime stories by the fire.
Travel Day: Indigenous Camp – Airlie Beach
In the morning, enjoy a big breakfast then head off for a walk into the national park. We then travel back to Tully to catch the train south to Airlie Beach.
Free Day in Airlie Beach
Have a full day in Airlie Beach for activities or to relax. There are great Whitsunday Islands options for any timeframe.
Travel Days: Airlie Beach – Emu Park
In the early evening, transfer to the train and travel overnight to the cool coastal town of Emu Park.
Free Day Emu Park
There is the option to join a day trip to the Country Campout with a tour around the property. In the afternoon you can sit around the resort pool or go on a walk to Bluff Point.
Travel Day: Emu Park - Rainbow Beach
Travel to Rainbow Beach via train and bus. Rainbow Beach is a departure point for Fraser Island or walk up to Carlo Sandblow for sunset or sunrise.
Travel Day: Rainbow Beach — Byron Bay
Travel by bus through Noosa and Brisbane, we stop at the Danger Point NSW/QLD border crossing for a walk to stretch your legs. Then travel on to Australia’s coolest surf town, Byron Bay.
Free Day in Byron Bay
Explore, party or relax and take in the laid back, beachy vibe.
Travel Day: Byron Bay - Sydney
Travel to Sydney via Spot X Surf Camp. Hop off if you want to learn to surf or just hang by the beach. Then express down to Sydney arriving in the early evening.
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