Pick up from the bus loading zone at 308 Edward St, Brisbane CBD at 12pm on Friday (please arrive 10 minutes prior to the time).

This tour attracts adventurous travellers from all corners of the globe with the majority from the UK, Europe and America. When we say “adventurous”, we don’t mean we expect you to do a bungy jump or even a 10 mile hike… but an open mind and a thirst for exploration is important! 75% of travellers are travelling solo and some travel as part of a couple or group of friends!

Most travellers on this tour are aged between 20 and 50 although there is no maximum age because age doesn't matter - it's all about attitude!

Absolutely! A lot of our travellers arrive alone, around 75% of travellers are travelling solo, others are with friends or partners. It doesn’t matter because by the end of day one you have already made a great group of friends on the bus! 

All accommodation rooms are twin/double share and include a private ensuite or bathroom with the exception of your accommodation at Selina Magnetic Island where bathrooms are separate and shared between up to 4 people.

If you are travelling by yourself, you will be paired with another traveller of the same gender to share a twin room (unless you purchase a solo upgrade).

Some of the places you'll stay include:

• Vibe Sydney Darling Harbour: End the tour is style in the centrally located Vibe Darling Harbour in Sydney with comfortable rooms and a rooftop bar and pool.
• Eco Beach Resort Byron Bay: Nestled on the edge of Byron Bay’s thriving town centre, in a stunning location famous for its beaches, sun sparkled ocean and lush surrounding mountains.
• Oaks Port Stephens: Chill out in this resort that has one of the biggest pools in Australia.
• Darlington Beach Holiday Resort: Embrace the subtropical wilds of the Coffs Coast right here at the resort. From surfing to sunset sandcastle contests, there’s a million ways to get salty at Darlington Beach.

We highly recommend you get travel insurance when travelling with us in Australia. 

Unless you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, you will need a visa to enter Australia. If you just plan on visiting, you can apply for a visitor visa, and can spend up to 3 months in the country at a time.

If you plan on working while in the country, you must apply for a Working Holiday visa. A Working Holiday visa will enable you to work and travel in Australia for up to a year, and if you are a citizen of a qualifying country, you can even complete 88 days of farm work in order to gain an additional year to work in the country.

You can find more information about visas here: http://www.border.gov.au/.

Australia is located on the southern hemisphere, which means the seasons are at opposite times to the seasons of countries in the northern hemisphere.

Because Australia is such a large country, the climate varies immensely. Most of the country is covered in desert, meaning the weather is very hot and dry. Desert regions can be found in the middle of the country, as well as in Western Australia.

The climate is temperate on the southeast and southwest corners of the country. Here you will have quite mild temperatures, without extreme hot or cold.

In the northern coastal areas of Queensland, the climate is tropical: hot and humid. The dry season takes places during the winter (May-October) and the wet season in summer (November-April). During the wet season, you can expect regular, heavy rain and even cyclones.

It’s arguable that the best time to travel in Australia is during the shoulder seasons (Sept-Nov and Mar-May) because the weather is typically warm but mild, and tourism isn’t quite as busy. Peak season takes place in the middle of summer (December/January/February) and many tours and accommodation are fully booked weeks in advance, however even in peak season Stray has allocations for accommodation and activities so you won't miss out

This is up to the individual as you can self-cater and not do any extra activities and you could spend $10-20 per day.  You could also eat at cafes/restaurants for every meal (that's not included in the tour), and spend $30-80 per day.   Stray has included many activities along the way so you don't need to spend much more on additional activities.

No, there isn't WiFi on the bus for a couple of reasons:

1. It doesn’t work everywhere throughout the tour so you still couldn’t access it everywhere and at a decent speed even if the bus did have WiFi (that’s the same for other bus companies who promote they offer it).
2. It discourages actual human connection. Share stories and make friends, be in the 'now'! This way your experience becomes even more memorable.

We recommend checking in with your mobile provider before you leave home to ensure that your device is internationally unlocked. That way you can pick up a local sim card when you arrive. 

Prepaid SimCards with data plans provide faster and better coverage, and data packages are flexible and affordable.

Yes, you can.
If you have a departure date in mind, but you're not ready to pay the full amount just yet, then you can secure your booking with a low deposit from only $200.

Contact our travel experts for assistance with booking via deposit in one of the below ways:

• Send us a message on chat!
• Email us at support@backpackerdeals.com.
• Send us an enquiry here.
• Give us a call on the number specific to your region:

  • 1300 358 071 (AU)

  • 0800 461 254 (NZ)

  • +1 (240) 786-1143 (US)

  • +61 (7) 3130-0516 (Intl)

Did you know when you book with us you get up to 10% CASHBACK to use on your next tour? We won’t be beaten on price! Let us know if you find this tour cheaper and we will beat it!