Happy Travels Reviews

Troy was amazing and couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide fun e… Troy was amazing and couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide fun extremely informative and kept the tour alive. Read MoreRead Less

I wanted to thank Cobe from the Cairns branch for recommending and boo… I wanted to thank Cobe from the Cairns branch for recommending and booking me on to this incredible tour, my first time using happy travels. I had a wonderful day on the trip & received lots of helpful recommendations as i continue down the coast. Love happy travels!! Read MoreRead Less

I’d only seen it in photos but standing on Cape Tribulation Beach was… I’d only seen it in photos but standing on Cape Tribulation Beach was unreal. Read MoreRead Less

Didn’t expect much from the canoe trip but it ended up being the highl… Didn’t expect much from the canoe trip but it ended up being the highlight. Paddling across Lake Tinero at night spotting wildlife was so peaceful. Read MoreRead Less

Whole trip was incredible

The scenery is completely different to the coast and the waterfalls ar… The scenery is completely different to the coast and the waterfalls are incredible. Our guide’s local knowledge made everything more interesting. Read MoreRead Less

Milla Milla Falls, croc spotting on the Daintree River, night canoeing… Milla Milla Falls, croc spotting on the Daintree River, night canoeing under the stars, this trip has EVERYTHING Read MoreRead Less

Highly recommend this Cairns day trip.

The Turtle Rehabilitation Centre was the highlight. Only $20 extra and… The Turtle Rehabilitation Centre was the highlight. Only $20 extra and you learn so much about how they rescue and release sea turtles. Read MoreRead Less

Not a great swimmer so I picked the glass bottom boat option instead o… Not a great swimmer so I picked the glass bottom boat option instead of snorkelling. Still saw heaps of fish and coral without getting in the water. Read MoreRead Less

exactly what I needed after a few days of reef trips, loved it

Awesome day, well worth the money, thanks to Aaron and Sam from Happy… Awesome day, well worth the money, thanks to Aaron and Sam from Happy Travels in Cairns. Read MoreRead Less

Amazing experience, allows a totally different view upon the Great Bar… Amazing experience, allows a totally different view upon the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands. Even with wind, the pilots did a great job of keeping the plane stable and the flight pleasant. Read MoreRead Less

Amazing days, great food and even greater team to spend a amazing time… Amazing days, great food and even greater team to spend a amazing time together. Saw a lot of wildlife and beautiful beaches. Big recommendation!!! Read MoreRead Less

Amazing experience. Great Crew, would definitley do again!

The most incredible 2 days!!

when you add up everything you get for the price it is genuinely incre… when you add up everything you get for the price it is genuinely incredible value. all meals, snorkelling gear, waterslide, paddle boards, whitehaven beach, reef stops. Tom the crew were brilliant and the food was really good. the whitsundays itself is just staggeringly beautiful. Read MoreRead Less

booked this on a whim and it ended up being the highlight of my whole… booked this on a whim and it ended up being the highlight of my whole time in australia. the boat is massive and so cool, three levels and a jacuzzi on top. snorkelling we saw giant clams and heaps of colourful fish. Harry and Tom were great fun. whitehaven beach was breathtaking. Read MoreRead Less

this trip is so much fun and the whitsundays is just gorgeous. Nathan… this trip is so much fun and the whitsundays is just gorgeous. Nathan and the crew are excellent and the food is way better than you expect. whitehaven beach was breathtaking. the only thing is the cabins are pretty basic dorm style so dont expect luxury. but you spend so little time in them it doesnt really matter. Read MoreRead Less

came with 6 friends and it was absolutely perfect. loads of space on t… came with 6 friends and it was absolutely perfect. loads of space on the boat, brilliant activities, great food courtesy of Karl and Taine, and whitehaven beach and the reef were both stunning. the nights were so much fun. everyone in our group agreed it was the highlight of our australia trip. Read MoreRead Less

brilliant overall. whitehaven beach was breathtaking, snorkelling was… brilliant overall. whitehaven beach was breathtaking, snorkelling was excellent, Karl and Ali were really fun. the boat is really cool looking too. knocked off a star because the toilets and showers were a bit of a queue situation in the mornings. but otherwise it was a great trip. Read MoreRead Less

the great barrier reef is just stunning and seeing it by snorkelling f… the great barrier reef is just stunning and seeing it by snorkelling from this boat gave us a brilliant experience. Nathan pointed out so many things we would have missed. whitehaven beach was breathtaking. the whole trip is just perfectly put together. Read MoreRead Less

the pacific blue waters around the whitsunday islands are just stunnin… the pacific blue waters around the whitsunday islands are just stunning. everywhere you look is a different shade of turquoise or aquamarine. Jordy navigated us to all the best spots and the snorkelling was incredible. whitehaven beach was genuinely the most beautiful place ive been. Read MoreRead Less

the ocean around the whitsunday islands is this incredible mix of blue… the ocean around the whitsunday islands is this incredible mix of blues and greens. from the boat deck you can see the reef through the water in some spots. Nathan took us to the perfect snorkelling locations. whitehaven beach was the most beautiful beach ive ever visited. Read MoreRead Less

This tour was awesome! Dave and Joe took great care of us and we had s… This tour was awesome! Dave and Joe took great care of us and we had so much fun! Dave was really great with guiding us in driving the 4WD, to make sure we felt comfortable and confident, but he still allowed us to be really independent with it (and we got lots of positive encouragement!) The island is beautiful and I would definitely recommend this!! Read MoreRead Less

beautiful island!! saw so many amazing spots without being rushed, dri… beautiful island!! saw so many amazing spots without being rushed, driving was easier than expected and the guide was super nice and helpful!! would definitely do the tour another time, maybe in summer for an even more social experience, but it was great having almost all the spots to ourselves in winter ☺️ Read MoreRead Less

the sand dunes near lake wabby are brilliant. you hike up through the… the sand dunes near lake wabby are brilliant. you hike up through the sand and then look down at this beautiful green lake below you. you can run down and jump in. Rhett took us there on day two as a bit of a hidden gem and it was brilliant. lake mckenzie is obviously the main event but lake wabby deserves more credit. Read MoreRead Less

had a really great time on the dingos tour. lake mckenzie was breathta… had a really great time on the dingos tour. lake mckenzie was breathtaking, eli creek was brilliant fun and Lee was an excellent guide. only giving four stars because the tents were a bit warm on the second night. but the island itself is absolutely stunning and three days is the perfect amount of time. Read MoreRead Less

ten out of ten trip. Amy was exceptional, the island is stunning, lake… ten out of ten trip. Amy was exceptional, the island is stunning, lake mckenzie is one of the most beautiful places ive ever been, and the camping on the eastern beach is just perfect. three days feels exactly right. you see everything without feeling rushed. best thing ive done on the east coast. Read MoreRead Less

the safety briefing in rainbow beach before departure is really thorou… the safety briefing in rainbow beach before departure is really thorough and Wade made sure everyone felt confident with the 4wd driving before we got on the ferry. on the island itself the driving was brilliant fun and never felt unsafe. lake mckenzie was the obvious highlight but the whole three days were incredible. Read MoreRead Less

lake mckenzie justifies the whole trip on its own honestly. if you wen… lake mckenzie justifies the whole trip on its own honestly. if you went there and came straight back it would still be worth it. but then you also get eli creek, champagne pools, indian head, the maheno shipwreck, dingoes, rainforest, and three nights camping on the eastern beach. Aidan was excellent throughout. Read MoreRead Less

lake mckenzie is unlike any lake ive ever seen. the water is so clear… lake mckenzie is unlike any lake ive ever seen. the water is so clear you can see every grain of sand below and the colour is this perfect aquamarine. the white silica sand beach around it is also stunning. Dave explained why the water stays so pure. we swam for ages and it was one of the best swimming experiences of my life. Read MoreRead Less

came to fraser island with zero expectations and left absolutely blown… came to fraser island with zero expectations and left absolutely blown away. lake mckenzie was stunning, eli creek was so fun, champagne pools were incredible and we actually spotted dingoes on day two which was amazing. Wade was so knowledgeable about the island and made the whole trip brilliant. Read MoreRead Less

good three days on fraser island. Dave covered all the main spots and… good three days on fraser island. Dave covered all the main spots and lake mckenzie was just stunning as expected. the beach driving was brilliant and eli creek was so much fun. only giving four stars because we felt a bit rushed at champagne pools which deserved more time. but overall a really great experience. Read MoreRead Less

honestly one of the best things ive done in australia. driving your ow… honestly one of the best things ive done in australia. driving your own 4wd down 75 mile beach with music blasting and the ocean right there is just insane. Rhett as our guide was an absolute legend, knew everything about the island and kept everyone in high spirits. lake mckenzie was the most beautiful lake ive ever seen. do not skip this. Read MoreRead Less

We stopped into Happy Travels when we got to Byron Bay not really know… We stopped into Happy Travels when we got to Byron Bay not really knowing much about the area, and we’re so glad we met Jemma. She was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and genuinely took the time to get to know us, our interests, and what we wanted to get out of our trip. We’re from Canada, and she made us feel right at home. There was absolutely no pressure to book anything. She simply went above and beyond, answering all our questions, sending us helpful links, and giving us so many great recommendations. Her enthusiasm for Byron Bay and all the experiences it has to offer was contagious. One of the things she recommended was whale watching, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. She made sure we knew everything we needed before going, and we were so excited that we actually went back into Happy Travels the next day just to tell her all about it! Jemma is such a bubbly, kind person, and you can tell she genuinely loves what she does. If you’re in Byron Bay, definitely stop by Happy Travels and ask for Jemma. Whether you’re looking to book an activity, find somewhere to eat, or just get some local recommendations, she’ll point you in the right direction. Thank you again:) Read MoreRead Less

I’ve done heaps of activities up the coast and this one stands out. Th… I’ve done heaps of activities up the coast and this one stands out. The guides from Cape Byron Kayaks were legends Read MoreRead Less

Such an incredible experience. I’ve wanted to go to Julian rocks for a… Such an incredible experience. I’ve wanted to go to Julian rocks for a while and this was the perfect experience – turtles, leopard sharks, manta rays. Awesome experience. Highly recommend. Read MoreRead Less

Fair warning: there’s a lot more paddling than I expected! But totally… Fair warning: there’s a lot more paddling than I expected! But totally worth it when you see dolphins swimming around your kayak. We also spotted rays and turtles. Read MoreRead Less

Did the sunrise kayak tour and it was magical. Paddling out to Wategos… Did the sunrise kayak tour and it was magical. Paddling out to Wategos Beach with the lighthouse in the background, dolphins popping up everywhere Read MoreRead Less

This was incredible. We paddled out from the beach and within 20 minut… This was incredible. We paddled out from the beach and within 20 minutes had dolphins swimming alongside us Read MoreRead Less

Wasn’t planning on whale watching but my hostel recommended it. So gla… Wasn’t planning on whale watching but my hostel recommended it. So glad I went. The humpbacks are massive Read MoreRead Less

It was windy the day we went so the boat rocked a fair bit , but we st… It was windy the day we went so the boat rocked a fair bit , but we still saw heaps of whales and the guide was amazing. Loved learning about their migration from Antarctica. Read MoreRead Less

Seeing humpback whales up close is unreal. One breached right next to… Seeing humpback whales up close is unreal. One breached right next to us and everyone screamed. The boat departs from Ballina Read MoreRead Less

The crew were super knowledgeable and the free photos were a nice touc… The crew were super knowledgeable and the free photos were a nice touch. Easy trip from Byron Bay. Read MoreRead Less

We got SO lucky, a humpback and her calf came right up to the boat. Th… We got SO lucky, a humpback and her calf came right up to the boat. The marine biologist on board explained everything which made it even more special Read MoreRead Less

Amazing!! We had a small group so it was very comfortable. Very good s… Amazing!! We had a small group so it was very comfortable. Very good snorkelling with lots of wildlife and guides were awesome too. Read MoreRead Less

Fab experience – Loved it!

Brilliant tour with Travel Buddies along the East Coast of OZ. Had the… Brilliant tour with Travel Buddies along the East Coast of OZ. Had the best group every which made the tour 10/10. Wished i had left a few extra days at the end of the trip in Carins to do a few more bits other than that was epic. Thanks. Read MoreRead Less

Wicked trip, met some great people and hit all the best spots. Wished… Wicked trip, met some great people and hit all the best spots. Wished i could have stayed longer in Aus but had to get back to work. Read MoreRead Less

I absolutely loved every minute of this trip. Seeing the cities like S… I absolutely loved every minute of this trip. Seeing the cities like Sydney and the Opera House to diving into bars and then sleeping outside in Noosa and Cairns was beyond perfect. I really recommend this trip to solo female travellers. The amount of freedom, relaxation and fun was just right. The friendships I’ve made have changed my life. Never once felt lonely or left out. So well run. Thank you! Read MoreRead Less

I didn’t know what to do or where to travel to? Then Natalie based in… I didn’t know what to do or where to travel to? Then Natalie based in St kilda Melbourne really helped me with everything the hostel, tours and the tips and advice on where to go and prices the suited me. She listened to what I wanted and explained to I couldn’t understand which loved. I definitely recommend her as your travel agent if you are ever in Melbourne St kilda Read MoreRead Less

Such an amazing time thanks to Amy in the Aus team for helping me plan… Such an amazing time thanks to Amy in the Aus team for helping me plan and book it, I loved every minute of it and would 100% do it again. Amy was really patient with me whilst i went through the options and ended up picking this tour because of the price and where it went. Thanks Amy. Read MoreRead Less

The Travel Buddies team are second to none. Everything is organised fo… The Travel Buddies team are second to none. Everything is organised for you from the skydives to all welcome throughout plus plenty of included stuff and cool surprises. You meet so many people every moment without having to worry. There are way too many memories not experienced otherwise. If you want to go and do it, this is the way to do it yourself. Read MoreRead Less

Had the best 5 weeks travelling the east coast. Everything was made so… Had the best 5 weeks travelling the east coast. Everything was made so easy and convenient. Made friends for life !! Read MoreRead Less

I really enjoyed my 32-day semi-guided tour with Travel Buddies. I set… I really enjoyed my 32-day semi-guided tour with Travel Buddies. I set off with a friend, and at first we were a bit hesitant about whether a fixed tour with the same people was the right thing for us. And it was 100% definitely! Both the group, where you quickly met lots of cool people of all ages, and the tours that were included and those you booked separately, such as the skydive, the jet ski tour, and Cape Tribulation, were absolutely amazing. 🛩️The hostels we stayed in were almost all super clean, and the program that was put together for us was also great. We hardly had to worry about anything because everything was planned for us, whether it was the ferry, checking into the hostels, or the Greyhound bus. Very, very relaxed travel, very organized and reliable! Highly recommended!🙏 Read MoreRead Less

I did the 32 day east coast tour from Sydney to Cairns and was the bes… I did the 32 day east coast tour from Sydney to Cairns and was the best month of my life!! So many amazing memories with the best people, would recommend to everyone!! Read MoreRead Less

I traveled the east coast of Australia with Travel Buddies, and it was… I traveled the east coast of Australia with Travel Buddies, and it was so much better than I could have imagined. Everything is organized, and you don’t have to worry about anything, yet you still remain completely free. I met the most amazing people and simply had the best time ever! Read MoreRead Less

Just finished this tour and I’m already missing it! Everyone was SO ca… Just finished this tour and I’m already missing it! Everyone was SO caring and kind – exactly my vibe. This was a great mix of solo space & group time. The group was incredibly cool and mature. Meeting friends, surfing in Australia, skydiving at Airlie… was an experience I’ll never forget. If you’re going to invest in a trip and meet cool people, this is the way to go. Such a fun, laid-back vibe! Read MoreRead Less

Best trip ever, absolutely great vibes! Definitely added so much spice… Best trip ever, absolutely great vibes! Definitely added so much spice and helped me meet people as a solo traveller seeing the Whitsundays, Fraser, the zoo, Brisbane, Byron etc. in style. The group I travelled with was so chill and I loved that skip the lines to awesome places like Sydney, Cairns, Day trip and Brisbane on our own time. So much everything, so great, and such a vibe. Thank you all, would 10/10 travel the East Coast like this again. I highly recommend it for money, new friends and Australia’s East Coast. Read MoreRead Less