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For open-dated passes or 48 hours outside a confirmed departure date the cancellation fee is 35% of the price paid for the pass. Within 48 hours the fee is 50%, once you have commenced travel it is non-refundable.

Your Loka guide is there to help point in the right direction, give you information on the places we visit and cool things to do there, and above all, make your Loka trip awesome! &nbsp;If you&rsquo;re a bit nervous about travelling and/or travelling by yourself they&rsquo;ll be there to answer any questions you have and help introduce you to the other Lokees (Loka travellers).

Forget boring, old bus drivers, Loka guides come from a crazy range of backgrounds &ndash; surfers, sailors, drummers, students, but mostly they&rsquo;re people who&nbsp;love travelling and get a buzz from showing other travellers their favourite places.

A backpack or small/medium suitcase (up to 15kg) filled with:

<ul>
	<li>Your clothes &ndash; mainly light but also at least one warm item</li>
	<li>Swimsuit / Towel</li>
	<li>Bug repellent</li>
	<li>Sunblock / Hat</li>
	<li>Day pack</li>
	<li>Water bottle</li>
	<li>Waterproof jacket (shell)</li>
</ul>

Travel Day: Brisbane - Noosa or Rainbow Beach

MEETING: Outside Nomads Central, Bunk Backpackers or YHA Brisbane (please confim in advance)

From there we start our journey on to the upmarket beach resort Noosa. Hop off here or travel on to Rainbow Beach to spend the night there. Rainbow Beach and Noosa are both ideal departure points for Fraser Island (a backpacker must-do). At Rainbow Beach, we will walk up to Carlo Sand Blow to admire either the sunset or sunrise.

SLEEPING: Your choice of Noosa or Rainbow Beach accommodation. You can use the&nbsp;Stray Mate app to get the latest deals on accommodations.

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Travel Day: Rainbow Beach -- Emu Park (Special Stop) 
 
MEETING: outside Dingos/Frasers at Rainbow Beach&nbsp;

We have the morning to relax or do your choice of activities, before heading to Gympie to strat our first train journey. We travel to Rockhampton then get met by a private bus, which takes us to Emu&#39;s Beach Resort. We are welcomed onto the resort and find out more about our options for the next day or so. While at Emu Park we have an amazing Stray Treasure Island option with a big day our on stunning Great Keppel Island and your accommodation at Emu Park included (extra cost); or you can choose to just pay for accommodation only and do your own thing. Note: Depending on the day you arrive you may have an additional night at Emu Park to relax by the pool, check out the local town or play Aussie lawn bowls (extra cost).

SLEEPING: Emu&#39;s Beach Resort accommodation, bookable via the Stray Mate app

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Travel Day/Night: Emu Park&mdash; OVERNIGHT TRAIN &mdash; Airlie Beach

MEETING:&nbsp;Emu&#39;s Beach Resort

If you have opted for the Treasure Island package, we depart early to head to the tropical paradise Great keppel Island at the soithern end of the Great Barrier Reef. relax or have a go at snorkeling or kayaking (extra cost) before exploring the island. We head back to the mainland late afternoon with a quick stop to go on a walk to Bluff Point. have dinner at Emu&#39;s Beach resort before we catch the train in the evening and travel overnight to Airlie Beach - the gateway to the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. We grab some breakfast when we arrive and your guide will give you a brief walking orientatoin tour of Airlie.

 
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SLEEPING: Overnight train (price included), then your choice of Airlie accommodation, bookable via Stray Mate app

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Travel Day: Airlie Beach &mdash; Magnetic Island

MEETING:&nbsp;Outside Base Backpackers

We start our day early with a local bus to the train. Then, we jump on a ferry to the tropical &lsquo;Maggie Island&rsquo;. A local transfer will bring us to our accommodation. There is plenty to explore on Magnetic Island. Nearly 50% of the island consists of National Park with stunning beaches and abundant wildlife. Your guide will take you on a walk around the Island. Alternatively, you can do more exploring or just chill by the pool. Note: Depending on which day you leave, you may have an extra day to spend on Magnetic Island.

SLEEPING: Your choice of Magnetic Island accommodation, bookable via Stray Mate app

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Travel Day: Magnetic Island &mdash; Tully (Special Stop)&nbsp;

MEETING:&nbsp;At YHA Bungalow Bay reception or at the ferry terminal (please confirm).

We will travel back to the mainland on a ferry. A train will take us to Tully, where we will arrive at around lunchtime. There you will have the option of participating in Stray&rsquo;s exclusive Rainforest Experience.&nbsp; We will then travel by bus into the mighty rainforest of Tully Gorge National Park. Take a swim in the scenic Tully River before enjoying a group dinner (modern food with a traditional twist). &nbsp;After sunset, we will go &lsquo;spotlighting&rsquo; in the rainforest for native wildlife. Then we can share stories around a campfire before going to bed. Note: If you are not keen on camping you can express straight through to Cairns on this day. 
 
SLEEPING:&nbsp;Camping in rainforest camp area

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Travel Day: Tully&nbsp;&ndash; Cairns

MEETING: Tully train station (please confirm).

In the morning, enjoy a big breakfast then head off for an interpretative walk into the forest learning about the traditional uses of the plants and wildlife for food, medicine and survival. We will then travel back to Tully to catch the train north. You may like to spend more time in Tully to do a kayak trip or whitewater rafting. We will take the train to Cairns, where we will arrive in the late afternoon. Note: Depending on which day you leave, you may have an extra day/night to spend in Tully at the historic Mt Tyson hotel before heading to Cairns. 
 
SLEEPING: Your choice of Cairns accommodation, you can book via the Loka web app.

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Note: Accommodation and food are not covered by the Loka pass. You can break your itinerary at any stop and on any travel day. After you can just connect with a later Loka bus or rail departure (guided or unguided). Accommodation can be pre-booked by using the Loka web app, or your guide will help you to book it. There are two options usually: a bed only option (around $32/person/night), or a twin/double option (around $100/room).&nbsp;

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<ul>
	<li>All transport, including buses between Brisbane and Cooroy, fast trains between Cooroy and Cairns, and return Magnetic Island ferry</li>
	<li>Guidance from fun, local guide and access to Loka web app</li>
	<li>Carlo Sand Blow Walk, Rainbow Beach</li>
	<li>Turtle spotting and Bluff Point walk at Emu Park</li>
	<li>Forts Walk at Magnetic Island</li>
</ul>

1. The supplier passes are valid for travel in one direction over a route, with each travel sector only being able to be used once.&nbsp;

2. The supplier passes are valid for the person whose name they were originally issued in and are non-transferrable.&nbsp;

3. Passes are valid for up to 12 months from your date of departure. You can hop on and off anywhere at any of the supplier&rsquo;s overnight stops and key activity stops for the total validity of the pass. You have up to 12 months from your date of purchase to start your Loka pass.&nbsp;

4. Cancellation. For open-dated passes or 48 hours outside a confirmed departure date the cancellation fee is 35% of the price paid for the pass. Within 48 hours the fee is 50%, once you have commenced travel it is non-refundable.&nbsp;

5. If you miss your confirmed departure date and/or &lsquo;no show&rsquo; for a sector, this sector is forfeited and you must make your own way to the next destination. Please ensure you check your itinerary and contact Loka 24 hours before a confirmed departure time to cancel or change a travel date.&nbsp;

6. The supplier recommends booking your sectors 24 hours in advance, or at least by 5pm the day prior to departure to guarantee to your seat. In peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Years, January, Easter, School Holidays) the supplier recommends pre-booking your travel dates if you&rsquo;re short on time to avoid disappointment.) Please note on Christmas Day and New Years Day there will be no Loka departures leaving Sydney or Cairns. Depending on your location, your Loka departure time, arrival time and/or inclusions may be altered on these days. Please visit the the supplier website for up-to-date travel information. Queensland Rail does not operate any departures on Christmas Day. Services that may have left the previous day but arrive at their destination on Christmas Day, may also be cancelled.&nbsp;

7. The supplier will endeavour to stick to its published itineraries, travel days and departure times but sometimes changes or events are beyond our control. We are not liable for any failure to follow published itineraries, travel times and departure days due to weather, traffic delays, train disruptions or any other reason. Please refer to loka.travel for the most up-to-date version of the the supplier timetables, itineraries and pick up places.&nbsp;

8. Because of point #7, the supplier can&rsquo;t and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising either directly or indirectly because of any abandonment of, delay or variation in any trip, however caused.&nbsp;

9. While all care will be taken, the supplier will not be liable for any sickness or injury to any customer or any damage to or loss of property while travelling on a Loka pass, or undertaking a service/activity that the supplier, the supplier&rsquo;s partners, its staff or other supplier travellers recommend.&nbsp;

10. There is no travel insurance cover included in the price of a Loka pass. We strongly recommend that you have insurance to cover cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability. We do not take responsibility for the loss of your personal possessions however caused.&nbsp;

11.The supplier trips are adventurous. Travellers aged 16 or 17 years old can only travel with a signed consent form from a parent or guardian (contact the supplier reservations for form). Travellers aged 12-16 must travel with a parent or guardian.The supplier is not suitable for children aged under 12 years old.&nbsp;

12. If you travel on the supplier, you consent to any images taken of you while travelling on the supplier to be able to be used and distributed in any media, for any purpose, royalty-free. If you have any awesome images of your Loka trip that you would like to share with the supplier, please email them to yo@loka.travel or post them on instagram or facebook #LOKAtravel #travelwithmeaning. By using these hashtags it is assumed that you&rsquo;re giving the supplier your permission to repost your images on our social media sites.&nbsp;

13.The supplier reserves the right to remove any passenger if they believe they are threatening the safety or enjoyment of the other travellers and the supplier guide. Any threats to a guide or customers&rsquo; safety, whether by verbal, physical or inappropriate behaviour may result in the termination of your Loka pass. In this instance, if a Loka driver or guide requires a passenger to leave the trip, there will be no refunds and the customer will be responsible for their own travel costs and arrangements from this point forward.&nbsp;

14. Published prices and inclusions in the supplier brochure are correct at the time of printing, however when a new brochure is printed (as noted by the validity dates) it supersedes all previous brochures/itineraries. The supplier reserves the right to vary any prices, inclusions, routes, overnight stops, departure times and locations without notice. The supplier&nbsp; will do its best to notify other websites/operators of these changes, however the supplier will not be liable for any other operators publishing or promoting outdated information. It is best to check loka.travel or the supplier web app for the most up-to-date prices/products and timetable. Any included or free activities that are included in your Loka pass are non-refundable.&nbsp;

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15. Privacy Statement. This is how we protect your privacy when you are dealing with the supplier.&nbsp;

Its website www.loka.travel gives the supplier a chance to collect information about you. Some of this will be able to be identified as about you personally &ndash; much of it will be as part of aggregated information. The supplier wants to keep you happy and your privacy is important to the supplier &ndash; this document outlines where and how the supplier gathers information about you and how the&nbsp; supplier uses it. You have the right to access and correct any information that the supplier holds about you &ndash; if you wish to do this please contact the supplier.&nbsp;

The information we collect:&nbsp;

Personally Identifiable Information. This is provided by you when you register in the supplier system and for services that the supplier offers. This includes registering to book on and off passes you have purchased and to use our mobile website and app and possibly for email newsletters or competitions. The supplier will always need at least your email address but all additional information will always be optional for you to provide. To get the most out of the supplier&rsquo;s system and services you will usually have to provide some personal information.

Aggregated Data. This information is generated by the supplier systems as they track traffic through its sites. This information does not identify you personally and is not linked to the personally identifiable information that you may have provided.

Google shows the supplier ads on sites on the internet and use cookies to serve ads based on a user&#39;s prior visits to our website. Users may opt out of Google&#39;s use of cookies by visiting the Google advertising opt-out page.

The supplier uses google analytics to assess use of our website. This records all activity on the website. It does not connect this activity with any personally identifiable information. 
What else do we do with the personally identifiable information?

The supplier has collected this information in order to provide the best possible service to you while you are visiting its site. The supplier may use the information that you provide for the following purposes:

To verify your identity if you need help with a forgotten password or you are having login problems with one other supplier site services.

To process any transactions that you might make on the supplier site. To help provide any other services that you have requested.

To offer the most relevant information suitable to your and your interests. For any marketing, promotional, publicity, direct marketing or market research that the supplier might undertake.

To offer location relevant information to you while you are travelling with the supplier.

For any other purposes for which you have given permission. 
Security 
The supplier takes all reasonable steps to keep the personal information that you provide the supplier secure and to protect that information from misuse or loss and from unauthorized access, modification or disclosure. It must be noted though that total security of data transmission over the internet cannot be guaranteed as being completely secure. Therefore the supplier cannot guarantee and the supplier do not warrant the security of information transmitted to the supplier over the internet and you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk. 
Can we change this policy? 
Because the supplier business is growing, the market is evolving and the type of services that the supplier is able to provide over the internet is constantly changing the supplier reserves the right to change this policy at any time. The supplier will notify site users of any changes to the Privacy Policy. 
Please contact the supplier if you have any queries regarding these points at yo@loka.travel.

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<ul>
	<li>Loka passes are only valid for people&nbsp;issued in the booking and are non-transferrable.</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
	<li>Passes are valid for up to 12 months from your date of departure. You can hop on and off anywhere at any of our overnight stops and key activity stops for the total validity of the pass. You have up to 12 months from your date of purchase to start your Loka pass.</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
	<li>If you miss your confirmed departure date and/or &lsquo;no show&rsquo; for a sector, this sector is forfeited and you must&nbsp;make your own way to the next destination. Please ensure you check your itinerary and contact Loka 24 hours before a confirmed departure time to cancel or change a travel date.</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
	<li>Loka recommends booking your sectors 24 hours in advance, or at least by 5pm the day prior to departure to guarantee to your seat. In peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Years, January, Easter, School Holidays) we recommend pre-booking your travel dates if you&rsquo;re short on time to avoid disappointment. Please note on Christmas Day and New Years Day there will be no Loka departures leaving Sydney or Cairns. Depending on your location, your Loka departure time, arrival time and/or inclusions may be altered on these days. Please visit the Loka website for up-to-date travel information. Queensland Rail does not operate any departures on Christmas Day. Services that may have left the previous day but arrive at their destination on Christmas Day, may also be cancelled.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
	<li>Our trips are adventurous. Travellers aged 16 or 17 years old can only travel with a signed consent form from a parent or guardian (contact Loka reservations for form). Travellers aged 12-16 must travel with a parent or guardian. Loka is not suitable for children aged under 12 years old.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Please note that the bookings are processed manually and please chat to us before making the booking or you can book with us and your booking is confirmed only once confirmed by the tour operator.

Brisbane to Cairns Hop-On Hop-Off Travel Pass

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