Greyhound Australia has slashed coach fares to top Queensland holiday hot spots in a bid to lure tourists back and boost the Queensland economy.
Greyhound Australia Chief Operating Officer Tony Hopkins said six months down the track flood and cyclone ravaged Queensland was looking picture perfect once more.

“We’ve got a few weeks of winter left but already temperatures in the Sunshine State are starting to heat up,” Mr Hopkins said.

“The rising mercury provides the perfect excuse to get out of town and soak up the sunshine at one of Queensland’s many beautiful beaches.

“Greyhound is offering fares to holiday favourites like Noosa, Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise, Hervey Bay and Rainbow Beach for as little as $15 one way.

“For anyone who has been cautiously saving for a rainy day this is the perfect excuse to splash out on a well earned beachside break.”

Mr Hopkins said it wasn’t just overworked, budget conscious holidaymakers who would benefit from Greyhound’s fare specials.

“Holidaymakers won’t be the only winners, local tourism operators will also receive a much needed boost,” he said.

“There’s no denying that many Queensland tourism operators have been doing it tough this year in the wake of Cyclone Yasi and the Queensland floods.
“The winds of Yasi and the flood waters may have subsided but the tourism industry in regional Queensland is still struggling to get back on its feet.”

Greyhound Australia is offering the following fare specials to help kickstart the Queensland economy:

· Brisbane to Australia Zoo from $15
· Brisbane to Toowoomba from $15
· Brisbane to Surfers Paradise from $20
· Brisbane to Noosa from $21
· Brisbane to Dalby from $29
· Brisbane to Byron Bay from $31
· Brisbane to Rainbow Beach from $41
· Brisbane to Hervey Bay from $43

Parents can take advantage of further savings with 50% off fares for children travelling with an adult.

Holidaymakers who are keen to venture a little further can take advantage of interstate specials including:

· Brisbane to Armidale from $67
· Brisbane to Tamworth from $71
· Brisbane to Sydney from $93
· Brisbane to Melbourne - up to 30%

These specials are only available for a limited time.