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In the Whitsundays SUMMER EDITION DECEMBER 2019 - FEBRUARY 2020 TAKE ME HOME I’M FREE embarkQueensland Rail Travel Onboard Magazine 50 THINGS TO EXPLORE in the Whitsundays Nine places to fall in love under the falls this Valentine’s Day 25 photos to tick off your Queensland bucket list Seven of Queensland’s best local farmers markets Eight ways to master an outback summer Welcome aboard first underwater accommodation be a Queensland summer without Acknowledgements on the Great Barrier Reef, to a myriad of events on offer, from never-before-seen panoramic views international tennis in Brisbane, Editors of the impressive Barron Falls. As to the Clipper Race Carnival in the Lauren Fairley you’re travelling through North Whitsundays, and the Australian Rowena Wiles Queensland be sure to tick off your PGA Championship on the Gold Creative Designers wildlife encounters, as some you Coast. There is so much to choose will only find in this unique and from and we think rail is a great Alex Kavoukis Lisa Mahoney diverse region. Alternatively, head way to get there. And remember, west and explore the unexplored if you book early you could save as Production Manager through Roma, you never know much as 40% off your rail fare. Lisa Mahoney what you might discover. It’s also the time of year turtles Editor-in-Chief Love is in the air in Queensland this grace our beaches in Queensland. Sarah Douglas Whether you’re travelling on your Valentine’s Day. Take your loved If you haven’t had the chance to summer holidays, visiting friends one to a picturesque waterfall in visit the Mon Repos Turtle Centre, Editorial Contributors and family or taking a business Queensland, we’ve got nine for you now is a great time to jump aboard Tourism and Events Queensland trip, we’re delighted you’ve chosen to choose from. Or head to the the Tilt Train for a journey to an Tourism Tropical North Queensland beautiful Whitsundays, let’s face amazing encounter. Regional Tourism partners to do it by rail. Our onboard Queensland Rail Travel's Charity Partners team are here to ensure your rail it, with 74 islands to explore and At Queensland Rail, we are experience through Queensland is a kilometres of white sand beaches, committed to safety on board memorable one, so please sit back, we’re sure you’ll find something to our services. In this edition, you’ll For story ideas, editorial submission or tempt you, and we’ve got a list of feedback for this publication please email make yourself comfortable and find our rail safety guide to ensure [email protected]. enjoy the journey and the summer 50 things to start you off. your journey is comfortable and edition of Embark which is packed Whether it’s a new year’s resolution secure, as well as some sun safety with great train travel tips across or you're just craving some tasty tips when travelling through Disclaimer this beautiful state. fresh produce, Queensland has you Queensland in summer. Images provided by Tourism and Events Queensland, suppliers and partners. Our Queensland Rail Travel covered this summer. With local Please take your time and move farmers markets, summer fruits The content in this publication is not for network plays an important role in safely throughout the train using reproduction, redistribution or reuse by any connecting regional Queensland and delicious fresh seafood, it’s the the grab rails, your safety is means or in any form without permission from communities, offering the largest perfect time to get foodie focused… important to us and I encourage the publisher. All information is correct at time of and most comprehensive network we’ve even thrown in a few recipes print, all travel inclusions and pricing is subject to you to please read the safety card change and availability at time of enquiry. of long-distance and tourism trains to get you started! in your seat pocket. *Conditions apply, all prices quoted in this in Australia. Summer is a great time to head It’s wonderful to hear and see publication are subject to change and availability Together with our partner, west, and we’ve got some hot tips our customers’ stories and at time of enquiry. Prices are based on the Sunlover Holidays, we’ve pulled to help you master your Outback shared experiences on board our best available fare at the time of print, specific Queensland experience, PLUS some fare conditions apply. Queensland Rail Travel together a selection of rail holidays trains. Remember to join us on reserves the right to make changes without showcasing some of Queensland’s great rail fare savings on our Spirit Facebook and Instagram, tag us notice. For full terms and conditions visit most iconic destinations for of the Outback, The Westlander @queenslandrailtravel and share queenslandrailtravel.com.au. the brand new Queensland Rail and The Inlander services. your rail experiences. For more information on Queensland Rail Travel’s Holidays Brochure. In this edition We love our little train in the services, timetables, fares and onboard facilities What a great time of year to be visit queenslandrailtravel.com.au or your local of Embark, we give you a sneak rainforest, but don’t just take our travelling through Queensland. travel agent. peek highlighting just a few of word for it. Vagabonds of Sweden On behalf of Queensland Rail these exciting rail journeys along recently included Kuranda Scenic Travel and your onboard crew, the colourful Queensland coast and Railway as part of their one-year I’d like to thank you for travelling out west to the best of Charleville, Australian East Coast adventure, with us today. Longreach and Mount Isa. and it became one of their most You’ll also find some of Queensland’s epic train rides ever. Read more in this edition. new and exciting reef and EMBARK is proudly printed on Hanno Art Plus rainforest experiences, from the Check out what’s on in our summer Nick Easy proudly made FSC certified by Hankuk paper only underwater art museum in the event guide and get planning for CEO who also carry the ISO 14001 EMS accreditation. Southern Hemisphere and Australia’s Manufactured with elemental chlorine free pulps. your next experience. It wouldn’t Queensland Rail Full ‘cradle to grave’ LCA completed according to international standards. Queensland Rail ABN 68 598 268 528 Queensland Rail Travel Centres Brisbane Mackay Central railway station, Brisbane Mackay railway station, Connors Road, Paget Bundaberg Maryborough Bundaberg railway station, Cnr Bourbong & McLean Streets, Old Maryborough railway station, Lennox Street, Maryborough Bundaberg Rockhampton Cairns Rockhampton railway station, George Street, Rockhampton Cairns railway station, Bunda Street, Cairns Toowoomba Gladstone Toowoomba railway station, Railway & Russell Streets, Toowoomba Gladstone railway station, Cnr Tank & Tooloola Streets, Gladstone Townsville Gympie Old Townsville railway station, Flinders Street, Townsville Gympie North railway station, Sandy Creek Road, Gympie Cairns Station Please call 1800 872 467 for your nearest Travel Centre. queenslandrailtravel.com.au Travel Fleet Queensland Rail Travel covers the largest and most comprehensive network of long-distance and tourism trains in Australia. Our fleet comprises a mix of traditional and heritage carriages hauled by diesel locomotives, modern electric and diesel hauled tilt trains and a traditional railmotor. Our long-distance services travel the Queensland coastline and into the outback, from Brisbane to Cairns, Longreach and Charleville and Townsville to Mount Isa. Our tourism services offer a unique rail experience in North Queensland and the Gulf-Savannah. Route: Brisbane to Cairns Brisbane to Cairns 5 services per week Premium Economy Seats: 134 Distance: 1681 kilometres Cairns to Brisbane 5 services per week RailBeds: 35 Duration: 24 hours Route: Brisbane to Bundaberg Route: Brisbane to Rockhampton Business Seats: 27 Distance: 351 kilometres Distance: 639 kilometres Economy Seats: 258 Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes Brisbane to Bundaberg 12 services per week Brisbane to Rockhampton 8 services per week Bundaberg to Brisbane 12 services per week Rockhampton to Brisbane 7 services per week Route: Brisbane to Longreach Brisbane to Longreach 2 services per week Economy Seats: 84 Distance: 1325 kilometres Longreach to Brisbane 2 services per week First Class Twin Sleepers: 36 Duration: 26 hours First Class Single Sleepers: 15 Route: Townsville to Mount Isa Townsville to Mount Isa 2 services per week Economy Seats: 84 Distance: 977 kilometres Mount Isa to Townsville 2 services per week Duration: 21 hours Route: Brisbane to Charleville Brisbane to Charleville 2 services per week Economy Seats: 72 Distance: 777 kilometres Charleville to Brisbane 2 services per week Duration: 17 hours Route: Normanton to Croydon Normanton to Croydon 1 service per week Economy Seats: 100 Distance: 94 Miles Croydon to Normanton 1 service per week Route: Cairns/Freshwater to Kuranda Cairns/Freshwater to Kuranda 2 services per day Gold Class Seats: 56 Distance: 37 kilometres Kuranda to Freshwater/Cairns 2 services per day Heritage Class Seats: 500-750 The fleet guide is for illustration (depending on carriages in the consist) purposes only. Front Cover Image: Lady To learn more about your onboard experience including timetables, services, menus and so Musgrave Island – Melissa Findley much more, visit queenslandrailtravel.com.au & Bundaberg Tourism 3 embark 6 8 Queensland's newest Fall in love under attractions offer the the falls this experiences of a Valentine's Day lifetime 10 Experience more
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