Accommodation

15 nights included. Accommodation is in 4-6 shared dorms in a range of hostels, backpacker resorts, eco-lodges, apart from 2 nights K’Gari/Fraser Island (cabins) and 2 nights Whitsunday Sailing (shared dorms/sections onboard yacht)

Hygieneprotocol

To minimise risk to our travellers, staff and operators we will be doing everything we can to reduce the risk of transmission and we will be playing it safe with safety measures such as regular bus cleaning and disinfecting, hand sanitizer on the bus. If you would like a copy of our full WorkSafe COVID-19 Safety Plan, please email at reservations@straytravel.com

Meals

22 meals included - 12 Breakfasts 4 Lunches 6 Dinners

Others

Free time in Noosa and Magnetic Island 3 Day / 2 Night K’gari 4WD Safari tour Aussie BBQ and Rum Tasting, Bundaberg 2 Day / 2 Night Whitsunday Sailing Adventure Magnetic Island Ferry Walks and wildlife Waterfalls, lookouts and so much more!

Guide

So much more than just your tour guide - expect entertaining anecdotes, great recommendations, extra support and local insider knowledge. They know every inch of this country. You can’t get this from a google search!

Transport

Take the pressure off, kick back, relax, soak up the scenery and let someone else do the driving. You’ll travel by private, air-conditioned bus with a maximum of 24 onboard.

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights not included

Others

Although some meals are included on this Tour, not all meals are.

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Byron Bay To Brisbane Via Surfers Paradise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Byron Bay To Brisbane Via Surfers Paradise

This morning meet your guide and group at 8.50am. Then we’ll jump on the Stray bus and depart north to the famous Surfers Paradise where we’ll stretch our legs and grab some lunch. We’ll then head to a nearby nature reserve to spot some wild kangaroos, before continuing to Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland for the night. We’ll head down to Southbank for a walk along the Brisbane River and then check out some of the many bars and restaurants.
Day 2 Brisbane To Noosa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Brisbane To Noosa

It’s a relaxed departure today as we leave Brisbane mid-morning and make our way north to Noosa. We’ll stop along the way for lunch and a walk to see incredible views of Noosa and Noosa headlands before arriving at our accommodation in the afternoon.

Our Noosa accommodation is less of a hostel and more of a resort, with a pool and a licensed cafe (did someone say poolside margaritas?) as well as designer dorms with privacy screens and USB charging points. This evening, we’ll grab a drink at the bar and make plans to head and explore Noosa.
Day 3 Noosa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Noosa

Today you have a completely free day to spend doing whatever you like. Explore the Everglades by kayak, or book a skydive and see Noosa and surroundings from above. Grab a sun lounger and get some much needed R&R, go for a walk around the incredible headland, visit the beach or have a long, lazy lunch in the sun. The Noosa Surf Club is one of our faves so if you’d like to go out for dinner, you can’t go wrong with a local hotspot!
Day 4 Noosa To K’Gari/Fraser Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Noosa To K’Gari/Fraser Island

It’s an early start this morning as you head out for your 3-day, 2-night K’Gari (Fraser Island) adventure. During this amazing experience you’ll explore the largest sand island in the world on a 4WD expedition, see the magical Lake Boorangoora (Mckenzie), discover towering rainforests, spot a wild dingo, cruise along endless sandy beaches and lose yourself in the magic of stargazing. If you fancy learning how to drive a 4WD, you can do that! This is going to be one of the best experiences of your whole trip and is definitely the best way to explore this world-heritage listed National Park.

After a bus, ferry and 4WD transfer, you’ll arrive at The Eco Retreat on K’gari (your accommodation for the next 2 nights). You’ll have some tasty lunch and then you can check out the retreat’s ocean views before heading out for your first adventure to see some of the Island highlights. This evening, you’ll arrive back at The Eco Retreat to enjoy dinner, practice throwing a boomerang, share stories and learn to play the didgeridoo around the campfire. Tonight, you’ll be lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves as you settle into your beach cabin accommodation.
Day 5 K’Gari/Fraser Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

K’Gari/Fraser Island

This morning, wake up to the gorgeous golden sunrise over the ocean, enjoy breakfast and get ready for a fun-filled morning exploring K’gari and her hidden treasures. Enjoy lunch on the beach and then spend the afternoon discovering more lakes (there are over 100!) and epic views before arriving back to The Eco Retreat in time for another dinner under the stars and some fun evening activities.
Day 6 K’Gari/Fraser Island To Bundaberg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

K’Gari/Fraser Island To Bundaberg

After breakfast today you’ll hit the inland tracks to discover towering trees and take one last refreshing dip, enjoy lunch in the forest and then begin your journey back to the mainland, arriving into Rainbow Beach around mid-afternoon ready for your next journey north up to Bundaberg.

Bundaberg is well-known for sugarcane, rum, ginger beer and more recently has been called the ‘Bundaberg Bowl’ for its reputation of growing and producing fresh food that’s served across the country. Your accommodation in the coastal suburb of Bargara is a relaxed eco-resort, this time you’ll be located by a nature reserve and have access to a spa, sauna, tennis courts and more! Tonight we’ll have a group BBQ dinner and a chilled evening.
Day 7 Bundaberg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bundaberg

Today you get to have a relaxing morning in Bundaberg. Enjoy a sleep in, go for a swim at the resort pool or why not play a game of tennis? We’ll have breakfast at the resort and then head to Bundaberg for lunch and to explore the area.

In the afternoon we’ll head to the Bundaberg Rum Centre for a tour of their distillery and a tasting of their iconic rum. Or, if you’d prefer a full day out on the water and the chance to visit the Southern part of the Great Barrier Reef, your guide can book you onto the incredible Lady Musgrave Full Day Snorkel Tour for a day of snorkelling, a boat cruise, island walk and delicious food.
Day 8 Bundaberg To Airlie Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bundaberg To Airlie Beach

Today is a big drive day to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the amazing Whitsunday Islands, so load up on the snacks, make sure your phone is charged and you’ve got some good tunes loaded up. We’ll make some stops to stretch our legs and see some sweet views along the way, arriving in Airlie in the evening.
Day 9 Airlie Beach To Whitsunday Islands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Airlie Beach To Whitsunday Islands

This morning, enjoy a sleep in, take a stroll down to the Airlie lagoon for a dip and then check in and receive your briefing for your sailing trip. After lunch, head down to the marina to meet your crew and jump onboard a 76-foot, maxi sailing yacht which will be your home for the next two days. As you leave the marina and Airlie Beach behind you, watch your crew hoist the sails for an exhilarating cruise out to the Whitsunday Islands - part of the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Once you arrive out around the Islands, jump in for a swim or snorkel amongst the fringing reef and then enjoy the sunset with a drink in hand on one of the crew’s favourite little beaches. In the evening relax on deck, have a few drinks, get to know the crew, stargaze and let the calm waters gently rock you to sleep - for the adventurous, mats are provided to sleep on deck under the stars or if you prefer a bit more comfort, a bed awaits you below deck.
Day 10 Whitsunday Islands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Whitsunday Islands

This morning you’ll be forgiven for thinking you’re in paradise, as you wake up on a yacht surrounded by beautiful islands and enjoy a delicious breakfast on deck as you sail towards Whitsunday Island, home to the best beach in the world - Whitehaven Beach. You’ll disembark and enjoy a bush-walk to Hill Inlet Lookout and then spend the rest of the day exploring and relaxing on Whitehaven Beach. You can also go snorkelling today, enjoy a sunset beach session and another fun evening onboard with your group and the crew.
Day 11 Whitsunday Islands To Magnetic Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Whitsunday Islands To Magnetic Island

Enjoy your final morning on-board the yacht, have one last magical swim or snorkel and then sail on back to Airlie Beach. This afternoon we’ll jump back on the bus and head to Townsville. We’ll then catch the ferry over to our next destination of Magnetic Island in the late afternoon. Nearly 50% of ‘Maggie Island’ is national parkland, and it’s surrounded by amazing beaches and abundant wildlife. Your guide will fill you in on the activities you can do around the island over the next couple of days.
Day 12 Magnetic Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Magnetic Island

Today you will wake up in paradise and have a full free day to explore. This beautiful island is home to the historic Forts Complex, which you see in a scenic walk with your Guide. At the end, you’ll be rewarded with some incredible views over the island and ocean beyond. Spend the rest of your day relaxing on the secluded beaches, hiking through native bush or searching for wildlife! Top tip: stay alert and keep your eyes on the trees, Maggie Island is one of the best places in Australia to see koalas in the wild!
Day 13 Magnetic Island To Cairns Via Atherton Tablelands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Magnetic Island To Cairns Via Atherton Tablelands

We catch the ferry back to the mainland in the morning and then we’ll get on the road again and head up to the stunning Atherton Tablelands. We’ll stop at the famous Millaa Millaa Falls along the way for a swim and some amazing photo ops.

We’ll go for a walk and a swim in Lake Eacham - a beautiful crater lake, and visit the heritage-listed Curtain Fig Tree, before making our way to Cairns. Tonight, we’re staying at an amazing resort with its own person-made beach! We’ll have a group dinner at the resort and then check out the legendary Cairns nightlife.
Day 14 Cairns
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cairns

Today is a completely free day so if you have a few too many cocktails last night, enjoy a lazy sleep-in and perhaps some hair-of-the-dog by the pool in the afternoon. If you’re ready for another day of adventure, why not book into a tour of Cape Tribulation or go to see the iconic Great Barrier Reef?
Day 15 Depart Cairns
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Depart Cairns

Today is the final day of your Stray adventure. Give a wave and a hug to your new mates and head off for the next leg of your adventure, taking with you the most incredible memories, everything you’ve learned about Australia’s special culture and wildlife, and of course some classic Aussie lingo - G’DAY MATES!

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15 days tour

Byron Bay To Cairns: 15 Day Roo Adventure Tour

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Itinerary of your trip Byron Bay To Cairns: 15 Day Roo Adventure Tour

Byron Bay To Brisbane Via Surfers Paradise

Brisbane To Noosa

Noosa

Noosa To K’Gari/Fraser Island

K’Gari/Fraser Island

K’Gari/Fraser Island To Bundaberg

Bundaberg

Bundaberg To Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach To Whitsunday Islands

Whitsunday Islands

Whitsunday Islands To Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island To Cairns Via Atherton Tablelands

Cairns

Depart Cairns

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