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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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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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Noosa

The Best Things to Do on Australia’s East Coast in Winter (And Why It’s the Perfect Time to Visit)

If you’ve been searching for things to do on Australia’s east coast in winter, you’re already ahead of the game. Australia’s east coast is quietly having one of its best seasons. Winter here means fewer crowds, lower prices, and a...

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Byron Bay

5 essential tips for solo travellers exploring Australia’s east coast

From Noosa’s beaches to Byron Bay’s hinterland, everything you need to know before setting off on your own. Joey Travel has got your covered with the top tips for solo travellers

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Byron Bay

Byron Bays Best Beaches

Byron Bay has earned its reputation as one of Australia’s most beloved coastal destinations, and the beaches are the main reason why. Stretching across more than 30 kilometres of coastline, Byron’s shores range from wide, sun-drenched stretches perfect for families...

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Byron Bay

Top Backpacker Spots on Australia’s East Coast

Australia’s East Coast is one of the world’s great backpacker trails, a sun-drenched ribbon of beaches, rainforest, and buzzing towns stretching from Sydney all the way to Cairns. But if there’s a stretch that every backpacker puts at the top...

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Byron Bay

The Best Way To See Australia’s East Coast? Do It With Joey Travel

There are a lot of ways to travel Australia’s East Coast. You can cram yourself onto overnight buses, spend hours figuring out transport connections, miss half the good spots or try to plan everything yourself weeks in advance. Or… you...

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Noosa

Noosa is one of those places that feels effortlessly good

Noosa is one of those places that feels effortlessly good. Beach mornings, national park walks, long lunches, sunset drinks and crystal-clear water — it’s easy to see why so many travellers end up extending their stay here.

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Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is everything people imagine Australia to be

The Gold Coast is everything people imagine Australia to be — long beaches, surf breaks, rooftop bars, late nights, early morning swims and sunshine almost every day of the year. But beyond the theme parks and high-rises, the Gold Coast...

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Rainbow Beach

Why Rainbow Beach Is Worth the Stop

Rainbow Beach is one of those places people plan to stay for one night and somehow end up staying for four. Tucked between coloured sand cliffs, national parks and endless coastline, this tiny beach town is the gateway to K’gari...

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Brisbane

Brisbane for Backpackers: Where To Eat, Drink & Explore

Brisbane is one of those cities that surprises people in the best way. It’s laid-back but buzzing, affordable without feeling boring, and packed with good food, rooftop bars, river hangs and easy adventures. Whether you’re stopping over for a couple...

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Byron Bay

The Perfect Day in Byron Bay

Byron Bay is one of those places that doesn’t need overthinking. You come for the beaches, stay for the energy, and leave wondering why you didn’t stay longer. It’s surf breaks, live music, cheap eats, and spontaneous plans—all rolled into...

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