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East Coast

What’s Included in a Backpacker Bus Pass? What to Expect Day-to-Day When Travelling with JOEY Travel

If you’re planning your first trip up Australia’s East Coast, chances are you’ve come across the term “hop-on hop-off bus pass” and wondered what you’re actually paying for. Is it just a bus ticket? Do you need to book everything...

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East Coast

Best Places to Hike on the Australian East Coast

The best hikes on the Australian East Coast between Byron Bay and Rainbow Beach include Twin Falls in Springbrook National Park, Mount Cooroora near Pomona, Mount Barney in the Scenic Rim, Mapleton National Park in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, and...

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Tubing on Eli Creek
East Coast

Top Things to See on K’gari

The top things to see on K’gari are tubing down Eli Creek, the Maheno Shipwreck on 75 Mile Beach, the crystal clear waters of Lake McKenzie, and sunset at Lake Wabby, the deepest lake on the island. Together they cover...

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a coastline with a sandy beach and rolling waves in Noosa with JOEY travel
Eat & Drink

Things to Do in Noosa If You’re Short on Time

Quick answer: If you’re short on time in Noosa or coming up for a day trip from Brisbane, JOEY’s picks are coffee and breakfast at The Coffee Noosa, a morning dip and walk at Noosa Main Beach, lunch at the...

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East Coast

5 Things That Are Worth It on Australia’s East Coast

If you’re short on time on Australia’s East Coast, the five things worth prioritising are a day trip to Stradbroke Island, a surf lesson in Byron Bay, a K’gari 3 day tour, the Buderim Waterfalls day trip, and booking onto...

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Byron Bay

How to Spend a Day in Byron Bay When You’re Short on Time

If you’ve only got 24 hours in Byron Bay, start with coffee at Byron Corner Store, walk up to the Byron Bay Lighthouse, grab tacos at Costa Taco for lunch, chill at Byron Main Beach in the afternoon, catch sunset...

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Byron Bay

Best Coffee Shops in Noosa: JOEY’s Top Picks

JOEY Travel’s favourite coffee shops in Noosa are The Coffee Noosa in Noosa Junction, Deus Cafe at the Deus Ex Machina flagship in Noosa Heads, Depot Noosa on Gympie Terrace in Noosaville, and Padre Coffee at the roastery on Eenie...

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East Coast

Why Should You Book Onto a JOEY 11 Day Package This Summer?

The JOEY 11 Day packages give you 10 nights of accommodation, a K’gari (Fraser Island) 4WD experience, a surf lesson, a waterfalls day trip, and a Joey Route Pass, all in one booking from $2,299 AUD. The Explorer runs Byron...

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Eat & Drink

24 Hours in Rainbow Beach: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

If you’ve only got 24 hours in Rainbow Beach, start with brunch at Little Parliament, walk out to Carlo Sandblow for the best views in town, grab a pie from Rainbow Beach Pies & Cakes, head down the Rainbow Stairs...

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East Coast

Why Is a JOEY 8 Day East Coast Trip the Right Trip for You?

The JOEY 8 Day East Coast package is built for backpackers who want the best of Australia’s East Coast without spending weeks planning it themselves. It bundles 8 Days of activities and accommodation across Byron Bay, Noosa and Rainbow Beach...

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Explore

Where Can You Travel From Rainbow Beach? Noosa, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Beyond

Whether you’ve just come back from K’gari or you’re arriving at Rainbow Beach for the first time, the question is always the same: where to next? Rainbow Beach sits at the northern end of JOEY’s east coast route, which means...

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Brisbane

Where Can You Travel From Brisbane? Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Noosa and Beyond

Whether you’ve just arrived in Brisbane or you’re wrapping up a few days in the city, the question is always the same: where to next? Brisbane sits right in the middle of JOEY’s east coast route, which means you’ve got...

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Explore

Where Can You Travel From the Gold Coast? Byron Bay, Brisbane, Noosa and Beyond

Whether you’ve just arrived on the Gold Coast or you’re wrapping up a few days of beaches and theme parks, the question is always the same: where to next? The Gold Coast sits between Byron Bay and Brisbane on JOEY’s...

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East Coast

How to Win a Paid Marketing Internship with JOEY Travel

Ever wanted a job that actually feels like part of your trip? JOEY Travel is looking for its next marketing intern, and we’re not doing a boring application form. We want to see who you are, so we’re asking you...

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Brisbane

Brisbane is Boring! 24 Hours in BrisVegas

What is there to do in Brisbane? Quick answer: If you’ve only got 24 hours in Brisbane, spend the morning at South Bank Parklands here’s what to do. Hop on a CityCat ferry to see the city from the river....

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Byron Bay

Where Can You Travel From Byron Bay? Gold Coast, Brisbane, Noosa and Beyond

Whether you’ve just rolled into Byron Bay or you’re coming to the end of a few days at the beach, the question is always the same: where to next? Byron sits at the southern end of JOEY’s east coast route,...

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A whale breaching out of the ocean on Australia's East Coast in Winter
East Coast

Why Winter Is the Best Time to Travel Australia’s East Coast

When most travellers think about visiting Australia, they picture scorching summer days and packed beaches. But if you ask anyone who has actually done the Byron Bay to Noosa route in June, July or August, they will tell you winter...

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Explore

Where Can You Travel From Noosa? Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Beyond

Whether you’ve just arrived in Noosa or you’re wrapping up a few days at Hastings Street, the question is always the same: where to next? The good news is Noosa sits right at the northern end of Australia’s east coast...

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East Coast

Joey Recommends: The Best Cafes in Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach is a small town, but do not let that fool you. This place punches way above its weight when it comes to food, and if you are stopping here on your East Coast trip (which you should be,...

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East Coast

What Makes JOEY Travel Different from Other East Coast Bus Services

If you’ve started looking into how to get around Australia’s east coast by bus, you’ve probably come across two types of operators. There are the national coach networks that run hundreds of routes across the country, and there are the...

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East Coast

Why You Should Book an East Coast Package with Joey Travel

Planning an East Coast Australia trip can feel overwhelming. Between booking buses, comparing hostels, coordinating activity times and trying not to blow your budget in the first week, a lot of travellers end up spending more time organising than actually...

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East Coast

How to Book with Joey Travel

Booking with Joey Travel is designed to be straightforward, whether you’re planning weeks ahead or deciding to move on tomorrow morning. Joey operates a hop-on hop-off bus service along Australia’s East Coast between Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Noosa and...

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East Coast

How to Get Between Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Noosa and Rainbow Beach: The Full JOEY Route Guide

Getting Around Australia’s East Coast Just Got Easier.If you’re searching for the best way to get between Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Noosa, or Rainbow Beach, JOEY Travel runs direct hop-on hop-off East Coast bus services connecting all five. That...

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East Coast

How JOEY Travel Works: Your Guide to Hopping Along Australia’s East Coast

JOEY Travel is Australia’s east coast hop-on hop-off backpacker bus pass, built for 18 to 35 year olds who want the freedom to explore at their own pace without the hassle of planning every detail from scratch. Forget rigid tour...

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