Joey started with two mates, Harry and Rob, and a shared love of travelling Australia the good way – slow roads, good company, local knowledge and plenty of time for the moments that make a trip memorable.
Why we started JOEY
After years of travelling, meeting people from all over the world and chasing great times along the coast, we saw the same problem again and again: getting around Australia can be complicated, expensive and underwhelming. So we decided to build the kind of bus company we always wished existed.
Joey is our way of helping people explore what we love about this country – the must-see spots, the lesser-known detours and the places that don’t always make it onto a guided tour. We’ve designed Joey to feel less like transport and more like a travel companion, taking the stress out of getting around so you can focus on the experience.
Whether you’re travelling solo or with mates, we’re here to help you see more, meet people and make the most of your time on the road.
We don’t just drive the bus, we’re in it for the ride.
Harry & Rob
Meet the team
Two mates, one bus and a whole lot of East Coast. Here are the faces behind JOEY.
Harry
Co-founder
Harry spent years backpacking around the world and chasing good times up and down the coast before deciding to build the bus company he always wished existed. These days he looks after the trips, the partners and making sure every JOEY run feels like a road trip with mates.
Rob
Co-founder
Rob is the other half of JOEY. A fellow traveller with a soft spot for the lesser-known detours, he keeps the wheels turning behind the scenes so every trip runs smoothly, from the first pickup to the last sunset. While Harry is based in Noosa and looking after JOEY day to day, Rob is wearing many hats, from being a dad to running multiple businesses down in Victoria to make the JOEY dream come to life
Why JOEY
The easiest way to see Australia's East Coast, with good people and none of the hassle.
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Hop on, hop off, your way
Grab a 1, 3 or 6 trip pass and travel at your own pace between Byron Bay, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Noosa and Rainbow Beach. Stay longer where you love it.
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Daily departures
Buses run every day along the coast, so your plans fit around your trip, not the other way round.
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Everything sorted in one package
Our 8 Day Adventure, 11 Day Explorer and 11 Day Premium packages bundle your travel with K'gari and the best of the coast. Book once, then just show up.
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Day trips worth the detour
Add Australia Zoo, the Buderim waterfalls and more. The spots that don't always make it onto a guided tour.
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Local crew who know the coast
We've travelled this coast ourselves. Expect real tips on where to eat, swim and head out at night.
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Travel solo, leave with mates
JOEY feels less like transport and more like a road trip with friends. Plenty of travellers jump on alone and finish the coast with a crew.
Frequently asked questions
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What is JOEY Travel?
JOEY Travel is a hop-on hop-off backpacker bus service on Australia's East Coast. We run between Byron Bay, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Noosa and Rainbow Beach, with flexible passes, multi-day packages and day trips.
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Who owns JOEY Travel?
JOEY Travel was founded in 2025 by two mates, Harry (Harrison Maher) and Rob Crouch. Harry runs JOEY day to day from Noosa, and Rob looks after the business from Victoria.
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Where is JOEY Travel based?
JOEY Travel is based in Noosa, Queensland, and operates along the East Coast between Byron Bay and Rainbow Beach.
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How does the JOEY hop-on hop-off pass work?
Choose a 1, 3 or 6 trip pass, then book each leg when you are ready. Stay longer in the places you love and move on when it suits you.
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What JOEY packages are available?
Our multi-day packages, including the 8 Day Adventure, 11 Day Explorer and 11 Day Premium, bundle your bus travel with K'gari and the best of the coast, so everything is sorted in one booking.
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Is JOEY good for solo travellers?
Yes. Plenty of travellers jump on JOEY alone and finish the coast with a crew. The trip is designed to feel like a road trip with mates, not just transport.
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