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.
Once you have confirmed your booking you will be provided with a login to the Stray Mate 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 ─ Magnetic Island
We travel by train south to Townsville, getting in around mid-afternoon and then take the ferry out to tropical ‘Maggie Island’. There is much to explore on the island, as nearly 50% of it is National Park with amazing beaches and abundant wildlife.
Travel Day: Magnetic Island  Airlie Beach
In the morning your guide will join you on the Forts walk, otherwise you can do some exploring, check out the local wildlife park or just relax by the pool. In the afternoon we travel back to the mainland on the ferry, then jump on the train to Proserpine, with a transfer to Airlie Beach arriving approx. 7pm.
Note: Depending on which day you depart, you may have a free day to spend on Magnetic Island.
Free Day in Airlie Beach
Have a full day in Airlie Beach for activities or to relax. There are great Whitsunday Islandsoptions 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. We spend 2 nights here giving you time to visit Great Keppel Island, take part in the Stray Treasure Island adventure, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and keep a look out for turtles at 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, and on to 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 surfor just hang by the beach. Then express down to Sydney arriving in the early evening.