$10 East Coast bus seats are on sale, but for a limited time only

FlixBus is marking a year in Australia with $10 seats across the East Coast until 23 November.

FlixBus is turning one in Australia, and it’s celebrating in style: with $10 seats. Book by Monday 23 November and direct trips across its East Coast network start from $10 one-way, for travel until 30 April 2027 – a window that takes in the summer school holidays and Easter.

There’s no promo code; the fare shows up on the FlixBus website and app. The catch is quantity. The $10 seats are limited, and the sale only runs while they last, so get in early to snag the best routes.

FlixBus driving on bridge in Australia — Get $10 bus tickets along the East Coast.

The network has grown fast. FlixBus launched in November 2025 with two routes, Sydney to Melbourne and Sydney to Canberra. A year on, it runs through six hubs – Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Bundaberg and Cairns – and more than 40 stops across Victoria, the ACT, NSW and Queensland. The newest route links Parramatta with Canberra via Western Sydney International Airport and Goulburn.

FlixBus driving on road — FlixBus has grown since its launch in November 2025. (Credit: Max Threlfall Photo)

The savings grow with distance. Sydney to Canberra takes around three hours and 10 minutes, and FlixBus competes there with Murrays and the train. Bundaberg to Cairns is a different story. The daily service runs for around 20 hours up the Queensland coast, calling at Mackay, Townsville and Airlie Beach – Australia’s best town to visit, according to our readers – and FlixBus lists it from $124.98 normally. At $10, that’s a huge saving to get to the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef.

FlixBus parked at sunset — A 20-hour bus journey for $10 is a steal.

Sydney to Brisbane stops at Port Macquarie, Byron Bay and Surfers Paradise. Brisbane to Bundaberg stops at Noosa Heads and Rainbow Beach, the jumping-off point for K’gari. Every seat includes one seven-kilogram carry-on and two stowed bags of up to 20 kilograms each – more than most budget airfares include before extras.

The verdict: if your dates are flexible and the journey is part of the point, the long Queensland legs are the best value in this sale.

From natural wonders to historical sites, we’ve rounded up Victoria’s most epic icons that deserve a place on your itinerary.

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

From towering mountains to crystal cascades and ancient rock art sites, the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park is a playground for both outdoor adventurers and nature lovers. Don’t miss the views from the highest peak Mount William or the iconic Pinnacle.

Murray River

A paddle steamer down the Murray in Echuca — The wonders of the Murray are best experienced on board a paddle steamer. (Image: Visit Victoria)

A natural icon of majestic proportions, the Murray River flows for a staggering 2700 kilometres, making it one of the world’s longest navigable rivers. Meandering through Victoria before flowing out to sea at Goolwa in South Australia, the river is home to diverse wildlife, picturesque towns and secluded creeks and beaches.

Twelve Apostles, Port Campbell

the Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road — The Twelve Apostles are a star attraction on the Great Ocean Road. (Image: Tourism Australia/Two Palms/Harry Pope)

These limestone sea stacks are arguably Victoria’s most famous icon. After an $8-million upgrade to its lookout, The Blowhole near Loch Ard Gorge/Poombeeyt Kontapool (meaning breath of the whale) has recently reopened. A brand-new Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre, complete with rooftop lookout, will open in 2026.

You Yangs, Geelong

kangaroos in You Yangs — Kangaroos enjoy dusk in the You Yangs. (Image: Tourism Australia)

Rising 300-plus metres from the flat volcanic plains between Melbourne/Naarm and Geelong, the You Yangs are massive granite boulders named for the local Wadawurrung word ‘Youang’, meaning ‘big hills’. Hiking, biking, rock climbing and horse-riding are popular within this regional park.

Redwood Forest, Yarra Valley

Near the town of Warburton, an extraordinary forest of some 1500 Californian Redwoods stands among native orchids, eucalypt trees and rich birdlife. Planted in the 1930s, these 55-metre-plus trees can live for 2000 years and will grow to be some of the world’s tallest.

Wilsons Promontory, Gippsland

the Wilsons Promontory — Wilsons Promontory is home to the incredible Skull Rock formation. (Image: Tourism Australia)

The Prom, as it’s known locally, is the southernmost tip of mainland Australia. This 50,000-hectare reserve comprises granite mountains and forest, fringed by sandy beaches and surrounded by a marine park rich in marine biodiversity. It’s also home to the incredible and imposing Skull Rock formation.

Hanging Rock Reserve, Macedon Ranges

This six-million-year-old volcanic rock was thrown into the national spotlight thanks to the 1967 novel and consequent 1975 film based on the fictional disappearance of schoolgirls in 1901. Mystery aside, visitors can walk the steep 105-metre summit, fish for trout and go twitching.

Sovereign Hill, Ballarat

exploring Sovereign Hill — Step back in time at Sovereign Hill. (Image: Tourism Australia)

Cry ‘eureka!’ at Sovereign Hill, a living museum to the prosperous Gold Rush era of the 1850s, during which Ballarat produced the most gold in the world. Visitors to this much-loved attraction can walk historic  streets, enter a gold mine and try panning for the good stuff, too.

The Great Stupa, Bendigo

Who’d have thought the largest Buddhist temple in the Western world would be tucked away in Bendigo’s bushland? Welcoming visitors to explore, this sacred Buddhist pagoda is an epicentre for Tibetan culture, architecture, art and interfaith harmony.

Cape Schanck Lighthouse, Mornington Peninsula

the Cape Schanck Lighthouse from above — Heritage-listed Cape Schanck Lighthouse. (Image: Tourism Australia/Two Palms/Harry Pope)

Ensuring the safe passage of ships in the notoriously treacherous Bass Strait since 1859, this heritage-listed lighthouse overlooks dramatic volcanic coast and wild beaches. The surrounding reserve is home to a plethora of wildlife including little penguins, seals and echidnas.