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. 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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

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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 of Queensland with Queensland Rail Holidays

16 Endless things 14 How to stay cool in the to do in the outback this summer Whitsundays

20 Explore the unexplored on a BOOBOOK Eco Tour

A Gold Class journey aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway 24

The wonders of the Wet Tropics of Queensland 32 Top pics for your Queensland photo 22 bucket list queenslandrailtravel.com.au contents

Discover Queensland by Rail

Coral Sea Cape York Peninsula Kuranda Normanton Cairns Croydon Tully Magnetic Island Townsville Charters Towers Mount Isa Whitsunday Islands Proserpine Cloncurry Hughenden Mackay Pacific Ocean

Winton Drummond LongreachRange Rockhampton Gladstone Bundaberg Charleville Maryborough Quilpie Cunnamulla Laidley Sunshine Coast Toowoomba Brisbane

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AROUND QUEENSLAND CONNECT 6 What's new in Queensland 32 The essential Queensland photo bucket list BEST OF 34 Connect with us 8 Nine places to fall in love this Valentine's Day 36 All aboard with us 37 Get to know our team SPOTLIGHT 10 Queensland Rail Holidays COMMUNITY 14 Eight ways to master an Outback Queensland summer 38 Queensland's Year of Outback Tourism 39 Multicultural Queensland LOCALS GUIDE ONBOARD GUIDE 16 50 things to do in the Whitsundays 40 Our suppliers ESCAPE 41 Onboard menu 20 Explore the unexplored with BOOBOOK Eco Tours 42 Onboard Entertainment - Movies 22 10 things you didn't know about the Wet Tropics 43 Onboard Entertainment - TV Shows 24 Gold Class aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway 44 Onboard Entertainment - Family Shows & Music GOURMET 46 Fun and games 26 Seven of the best local farmers markets 48 Timetable 28 Where to eat for that summer seafood fix 50 Travel safe guide EVENTS 51 Summer sun safety 30 Queensland’s best events this summer

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what's new in Queensland

Museum of Underwater 500,000 visitors (locals and you forever. The Reefsuites are Hamilton Island Heart Art (MOUA) tourists) will view the sculpture the centrepiece of an $8 million Reef Pontoon on The Strand each year. redevelopment of the Reefworld Launching in December 2019, moua.com.au pontoon, situated at Hardy Reef, Hamilton Island Air has recently world-leading underwater which has been meticulously opened its eagerly awaited sculptor, Jason deCaires Taylor Reefsuites reconstructed after damage pontoon, at Heart Reef. Moored has created an experience, the sustained in Cyclone Debbie 40 nautical miles (about 60 Prepare to be dazzled by a MOUA, which will be a globally- in 2017. kilometres) northeast of Hamilton significant asset to Townsville magical underwater world and Island and situated in the Great and the surrounding regions and watch in awe as colourful tropical Guests will be able to stay Barrier Reef, Heart Island offers a more broadly to Queensland fish swim right by your window. overnight in one of two unique experience for all who visit. underwater Reefsuites, each and Australia. Spend a magical night in showcasing spectacular This breathtaking, James Bond- Australia's first underwater As the only underwater art panoramic views of the reef’s style experience starts with a accommodation and have a museum in the Southern marine life such as tropical fish, 30-minute helicopter trip over front-row seat to the dazzling Hemisphere – along with being turtles and manta rays. This iconic sights such as Whitehaven underwater world of the Great a major tourist attraction, unique offering will be available Beach, Hill Inlet, the Great Barrier Barrier Reef. Be prepared for economic injector, job generator to guests from summer 2019. Reef and on to Heart Reef. Guests an intimate and totally unique and marine science and cruisewhitsundays.com arrive on the roof of a floating research hub, MOUA will act experience that will stay with heli-pad, then venture down a to highlight reef conservation, secret staircase into the interior restoration and education on a to board the glass bottom boat global scale. for a once in a lifetime trip around Heart Reef, followed by The artworks will be at several a snorkelling experience in the locations along the Queensland surrounding area. This exclusive coast, including the John Brewer tour is available to just six guests Reef, Magnetic Island, Palm per visit. Island and Townsville. The first, Ocean Siren, due to open in This experience departs December, is on The Strand in daily, including return scenic Townsville. The 'Ocean Siren' flight, glass-bottom boat sculpture will be installed 30 tour of Heart Reef lagoon, metres from the shoreline snorkelling equipment, light above the water and has been catering and beverages. modelled on a local Traditional hamiltonisland.com.au Owner, Takoda Johnson, and will change colour in response to changes in the water Image captions from top left to right: temperature. An estimated The Edge Lookout at Barron Gorge – Skyrail; Museum of Underwater Art, Townsville – Riptide Creative; Desert Views at Winton, Outback Queensland queenslandrailtravel.com.au around queensland

You can take the train to all these great new events and experiences!

Skyrail's Edge Lookout Officially opened to the public Some of these events include: in March this year, The Edge Outback 2020 Lookout was proposed to provide Harry Redford Cattle Drive Skyrail guests with never-before- Reunion, Aramac 22 – 24 May 2020 seen panoramic views of the Year of Outback Tourism Outback Queensland Golf impressive Barron Gorge and Events Program Masters, Various Locations 20 June – 26 July 2020 Falls. Encompassing a large Festival of Outback Opera, boardwalk, a nerve-testing glass In Queensland, 2019 is the Year of Mount Isa 22 – 28 June 2020 floor section, sweeping views Outback Tourism. This Queensland of the rocky vista and up-close Government funding initiative has Better in Blackall Festival, views of the dramatic waterfall, supported Outback Queensland as a Blackall 13 – 16 August 2020 world-leading tourism destination. The Edge Lookout provides an Outback Paddle Regatta, entirely new experience to the Due to the success of this initiative, the Longreach 19 September 2020 multi-award-winning Skyrail Queensland Government has extended Karumba Barra & Blues Festival rainforest experience. the funding to 2020. Outback Queensland and Anglers Classic, Karumba 3 – 5 October 2020 skyrail.com.au will see a variety of new events that will contribute to enhance the profile of Out the Back Music Festival, Cobbold Gorge Glass Outback Queensland and attract new and Emerald 11 October 2020 Bottom Bridge increase existing visitation to the outback Savannah Way Art Trail, regions for 2020 and future years to come. Various Locations 30 November 2020 Cobbold Gorge Tours have launched Australia’s first glass bridge, spanning the width of the gorge which opened in October 2019. The 11-metre LOOKING FOR A GREAT VALUE RAIL FARE THIS SUMMER? glass bridge will give tourists Travel in Economy Seats on our western services with this 2FOR1* offer the opportunity to walk over the aboard The Westlander, The Inlander or the Spirit of the Outback. sandstone cliffs and look down to the waters below. This new tour compliments the existing 2 people from experiences run by Cobbold 2 people from 2 people from Gorge Tours, which includes boat * * * tours, stand up paddle boarding $ $ $ tours through the gorge 90 108 141 Brisbane to Charleville Townsville to Mount Isa Brisbane to Longreach and scenic helicopter flights. Economy Seat Economy Seat Economy Seat cobboldgorge.com.au

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to fall in love under the falls this Valentine's Day!

Author: Tourism and Events Queensland – Kantesha Takai

In Queensland, Valentine’s MILLAA MILLAA FALLS lace up their boots and trek the 2 hours from Brisbane. Follow Day is at the end of summer. Tropical North Queensland 4-kilometre course together. the walking trail to the lookout Coincidentally, that may be and be rewarded with a gorgeous Channel your inner Peter Andre For the not-so-keen hikers, see why the term “having the hots sunset. Hold hands, stare out and woo your date by dancing the falls (and its 268-metre for someone” was invented. over Lamington National Park in front of the flowing falls of drop) from the lookout near But we digress. While the and picture your future together. Millaa Millaa in Tropical North the car park instead. To get to weather may be perfect for Queensland. Just 1.5 hours Wallaman Falls, it’s 2.5 hours beach dates, romantic trips drive from Cairns, you’ll find northwest from Townsville or BABINDA BOULDERS and all things adventure, it can Millaa Millaa in the Atherton only an hour drive west from Tropical North Queensland get stinking hot. We’re talking Tablelands. Ingham. A tale of forbidden love makes upwards of 40 degrees in some Babinda Boulders a very special Warning: you will pass other places. Ouch! spot to spend V-Day. Legend fresh water holes and waterfalls JOSEPHINE FALLS You’re probably thinking “who on the way (because hey, this Tropical North Queensland has it that a young Aboriginal woman named Oolana was wants to be outdoors this region is riddled with them) Slide down a natural water V-Day”, and we don’t blame however, hold out to see your slide and into each other’s forced to marry an older man, you. But, before you rush off to date’s eyes light up when arms (aww), what could be whom she had no feelings for. book a poorly lit restaurant or Millaa Millaa’s movie-quality more romantic? The boulders And, when a wandering tribe a movie that both of you agree falls transports them to exotic at Josephine Falls are a natural arrived, she found love at first isn’t cinema-worthy, imagine Thailand. waterpark where you and your sight with a handsome man cooling off under cascading valentine can be big kids and named Dyga. They met every night until their tribes uncovered falls, floating weightlessly and WALLAMAN FALLS swing on thick vines, splash in swimming in rejuvenating North Queensland the pool and enjoy each other’s their secret. Disappointed, Dyga’s fresh water. company. You’ll find Jo about tribe took him far away. In pain Profess your never-ending love and anguish, Oolana threw under Wallaman’s never-ending an hour south of Cairns, in the That’s right, you can still herself into the water creating falls. This beauty is Australia’s Wooroonooran National Park. have an outdoor adventure an upheaval. Huge boulders highest permanent single drop and keep cool at the same emerged from the earth and she waterfall and it runs all year MORANS FALLS time. So, ditch the rose for disappeared. round, 365 days a year, 24 Lamington National Park the great outdoors and treat hours a day. And just like the If you’re looking for the perfect When you visit Babinda Boulders your valentine to a date under complexities of love, Wallaman spot to exhale and reflect on with your date, please refrain these falls. Falls isn’t a walk in the park. an amazing Valentine’s Day, from swimming in Devil’s Pool. In fact, it’s a hike and a-bit-of- head to Morans Falls in the Stick to the main swimming area, bouldering to reach the pool at afternoon. Only a 1.5 hour it’s close to the car park and is the bottom. So, help your date drive from the Gold Coast, or very accessible. queenslandrailtravel.com.au best of

Because the water runs straight Cairns and at the bottom of waterfall on that schedule. And, a large house on a five-hectare from the tablelands, it’s fresh a lush rainforest staircase. the best place to go is Stoney virgin plot of land in Tropical and slightly chilly, but on a Creek Falls, Fairy Falls or Crystal North Queensland. Before balmy Valentine’s Day, all you’ll CEDAR CREEK FALLS Cascades. These three local faves getting started, Jose returned want to do is dive in. Airlie Beach are only 15 minutes from Cairns to Catalonia and married his Gift your date a giant inflatable city and they’re perfect for a wife Margarita. Together they ELLINJAA FALLS swan and then drive 30 minutes quick dip and hot Insta photos. returned to Queensland where Tropical North Queensland inland from Airlie Beach. Take Jose brought his vision to life. Beautiful from every angle, a left on Conway Beach Road MENA CREEK FALLS AT For anyone who’s read or Ellinjaa Falls is arguably one of and drive about 7 kilometres PARONELLA PARK watched The Notebook, Jose the best falls along the Atherton into the Whitsunday Coast Tropical North Queensland and Margarita are basically the Tablelands waterfall circuit. hinterland (you can’t miss it). Swoon your valentine and set real-life Noah and Allie. And, Complete with natural props for Here you’ll find the oasis that a high bar for all Valentine’s instead of a big white house is Cedar Creek Falls. Complete stunning photos (like the large Days to come with a day trip with blue shutters, Jose built his with resident turtles and fish, log directly in front of the falls), to Paronella Park, just 1.5 hours wife a Spanish castle surrounded this natural rock amphitheatre it’s perfect for professional and from Cairns. The romantic by tropical rainforest and an is a cool spot to chill. budding photographers to get history behind Paronella is a accompanying waterfall. How’s creative. Capture moments from tear-jerker (the happy kind) and that for an act of love? STONEY CREEK FALLS, FAIRY your Valentine’s Day that you’ll you can learn all about it arm- cherish for years to come and FALLS OR CRYSTAL CASCADES Psst! If you’re planning to go in-arm with your #bae on a tour. don’t forget to take a romantic Tropical North Queensland all the way and pop the big question (hint hint), Paronella selfie on the hidden ledge under If you’re planning an itinerary In short, after arriving in 1913, Park is the perfect place to do it. the falls. You’ll find Ellinjaa Falls for the big day and are pulling Spanish cane farmer Jose about a 1.5 hour drive from out all the stops, you need a Paronella had a dream to build

take the train Image captions from top left to The Spirit of Queensland right: Josephine Falls, Tropical North runs five times a week Queensland – Vagabonds of Sweden; from Brisbane to Cairns Wallaman Falls, Townsville – PixbyJen; Babinda Boulders, Tropical North Queensland; Moran Falls, Lamington National Park – The Travel Quandary

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Queensland Rail Holidays The new Queensland Rail Holidays Brochure is filled with getaways to tropical destinations, island escapes and adventures to the rugged and vast country of Queensland’s Outback or the Gulf Savannah. There is a great rail holiday Town of 1770 Highlights just waiting to be discovered. Grab your copy 4 Days today and start planning your next rail holiday Explore the Southern Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. aboard the Tilt Train to Agnes Water. Discover the national parks and waterways bordering the picturesque Town of 1770 on an amphibious craft, the LARC!

Highlights • Visit the coastal Town of 1770 • Agnes Water Museum • Tour of Bustard Head Lighthouse • The LARC!

Inclusions • Return travel in an Economy Seat aboard the Tilt Train to Miriam Vale • Return coach transfers from Miriam Vale Railway Station to Town of 1770 • 3 nights 4½ star accommodation in Town of 1770 • Half-day Town of 1770 tour • 2 day Town of 1770 bus pass • Full day LARC! Paradise Tour • 5 meals included

4 days from $945* per Adult Twin Share ex Brisbane Australian Senior Twin Share $883*

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Bundaberg Breakaway Airlie Beach Escape Cairns Rail & Reef 4 Days 5 Days 7 Days

Start your holiday aboard the Tilt Train. Escape to the Whitsundays in the Take the Spirit of Queensland and Enjoy unforgettable scenery including comfort of a RailBed aboard the Spirit discover the tropical city of Cairns and the beautiful Southern Great Barrier Reef of Queensland. Arrive relaxed and ready enjoy access to the beautiful Great and must-see attractions in Bundaberg. to explore this beautiful region. Barrier Reef and rainforest on this unforgettable journey.

Highlights Highlights Highlights • Swim in the coral lagoon at Lady • Discover Airlie Beach • Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef Musgrave Island • Spend time at Hamilton Island Marina • Stroll along the Palm Cove Esplanade • Visit a working fruit farm • Walk along the fine white sand at • Ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway • Tour the Bundaberg Rum Distillery Whitehaven Beach • Experience Kuranda Scenic Railway • Stop at the Hummock Look Out • Sunset sail around Pioneer Bay and Turtle Bay Inclusions Inclusions • One-way travel in a RailBed aboard the • Return travel in an Economy Seat Inclusions Spirit of Queensland including all meals aboard the Tilt Train to Bundaberg • One-way travel in a RailBed aboard the to Cairns • Return coach transfers from Bundaberg Spirit of Queensland including all meals • 5 nights 4 star accommodation in Cairns to Proserpine Railway Station to Bargara • Full day Michaelmas Cay Cruise • RailBus Coach Connection transfer • 3 nights 3½ star accommodation in • Half-day Cairns City Sights Tour Bargara to Airlie Beach • Full day Kuranda Scenic Railway and • 3 nights 4 star accommodation • Half day Taste of Bundaberg Tour Skyrail tour in Airlie Beach • Entry to Bundaberg Rum Museum and • 9 meals included Distillery Experience Tour • Full day Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach Tour • Full day Lady Musgrave Cruise • Sunset sail around Pioneer Bay, • 6 meals included Airlie Beach 7 days from • 6 meals included $1365* 4 days from per Adult Twin Share ex Brisbane $1059* 5 days from Australian Senior Twin Share $1312* per Adult Twin Share ex Brisbane $ * Australian Senior Twin Share $989* 905 per Adult Twin Share ex Brisbane Australian Senior Twin Share $863*

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Explore Outback Longreach Winton Adventure Charleville Stars & Secrets & Winton 8 Days 7 Days 5 Days

Start your Outback Queensland experience Adventure to the home of Waltzing Discover the true pioneering spirit of aboard the Spirit of the Outback, a journey Matilda and the land where dinosaurs Queensland's famous outback as you through ever-changing scenery. Enjoy true once roamed in and around Winton. See follow in the path of Queensland's famed blue country hospitality and must-see spectacular landscapes at Bladensburg explorers aboard The Westlander. attractions in Longreach and Winton. National Park and Carisbrooke Station.

Highlights Highlights Highlights • Take a stagecoach ride on the old • See the Dinosaur Stampede at Lark • Travel across the Great Dividing Range, Longreach to Windorah mail route Quarry Conservation Park through the rich farmlands of the • Sunset cruise on the Thomson River • Take in the natural beauty of Darling Downs • Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs as Carisbrooke Station • Explore the outback town of Charleville you walk through Dinosaur Canyon • Tour the fossil preparation laboratory • Visit the Cosmos Observatory to view • Be charmed by local bush theatre at at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs the sun through a specially designed The Harry Redford Old Time Tent Show • Visit the old Homestead at solar telescope Bladensburg National Park • Guided tour of the Cosmos Centre and Inclusions learn all about our solar system • Return overnight travel in a First Class Inclusions • Marvel at the clear night skies to where Sleeper aboard the Spirit of the Outback • Return travel in a First Class Sleeper distant stars, galaxies and planets to Longreach including all meals aboard the Spirit of the Outback to shine brightly • 5 nights 3 star accommodation in Longreach including all meals • Visit the WWII Top Secret USA Airfield Longreach • Return RailBus Coach Connection • Complimentary in-seat snack-packs • Nogo Station Experience transfers from Longreach to Winton delivered at meal times on • Qantas Founders Museum and Jets Tour • 4 nights 4 star accommodation in The Westlander Winton • Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience • Australian Age of Dinosaurs Tour, Inclusions • Starlight’s Cruise Experience with including Dinosaur Canyon • Return Economy Seat aboard two-course campfire dinner • Half-day Bladensburg National Park The Westlander to Charleville • Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Tour • 2 nights 4 star accommodation Picture Show • Rangelands Sunset Tour in Charleville • Australian Age of Dinosaurs Tour, • Full day Outback Stars and Secrets including Dinosaur Canyon and the • Winton Historic Town Tour Tour including the Cosmos Centre. Collection Room • Visit Waltzing Matilda Centre, Royal • 3 meals included • Admission to Waltzing Matilda Centre Open Air Theatre and Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame • 13 meals included • All coach transfers 5 days from • 16 meals included 7 days from $ * $ * 585 8 days from per Adult Twin Share ex Brisbane 2014 Australian Senior Twin Share $535* $ * per Adult Twin Share ex Brisbane 2868 Australian Senior Twin Share $1848* per Adult Twin Share ex Brisbane Australian Senior Twin Share $2676*

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Gulf Savannah Experience 6 Days

Take a journey like no other across the vast Gulf Savannah region. Enjoy the country hospitality, spectacular scenery and two unique rail journeys.

Highlights • Watch the spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria • Discover the fishing village of Karumba • Travel from Normanton to Croydon on the iconic Gulflander • Embark on the scenic journey through semi-arid spinifex ranges on the Savannahlander • Experience historic Forsayth • Take a cruise through Cobbold Gorge • Explore the oldest standing lava tubes on earth

Inclusions • Coach transfer from Cairns to Karumba • Gulflander from Normanton to Croydon • Savannahlander from Forsayth to Cairns • 2 nights 3½ star accommodation in Karumba • 2 nights 3 star accommodation in Forsayth • 1 night 4 star accommodation in Mount Surprise • Forsayth By Night Tour, Cobbold Gorge Cruise and Undara Lava Tubes tour • One way transfer between Karumba to Normanton and Croydon to Forsayth • Return transfers from Forsayth to Cobbold Gorge and Mount Surprise to Undara • 10 meals included

6 days from $1795* Start planning your next per Adult Twin Share ex Brisbane escape across Queensland, Australian Senior Twin Share $1724* with the new Queensland Rail Holidays Brochure, out now!

13 embark eight ways to master an Outback Queensland summer Author: Outback Queensland

If there was any doubt that Outback Queensland is smokin’ hot – a quick glance at a thermometer in summer settles all bets but hang around and we promise, you’ll be rewarded. Here are our hot tips for cooling down when you head out west to Outback Queensland.

Image captions from top left to right: Birdsville, Outback Queensland; The Burdekin River, Charters Towers; Outback Bathtub, Longreach; Charters Towers Pub, Charters Towers queenslandrailtravel.com.au spotlight

1. Visit a man-made, air-conditioned Gardens, Lochern National Park, or by backyard water dish for an au naturale attraction the banks of the Five Mile Waterhole. dip in an Outback Queensland gorge. They build things cooler in the outback Set beneath towering sandstone cliffs Take a dip in an artesian pool and the QANTAS Founders’ Museum in 4. and among lush vegetation Isla Gorge, Longreach, John Flynn Place in Cloncurry For the original float tank experience, Carnarvon Gorge and Porcupine Gorge and the Charleville Cosmos Centre are swap inner-city salt caves with an are all found a little off the beaten track, no exception. Put them on your to-do list artesian pool. These therapeutic spas but a journey their way is our weapon of when the temperatures start to rise and draw on thermal mineral waters from choice in this summer survival pack. your temperament starts to deteriorate. the Great Artesian Basin and are perfect You’ll see attractions, artefacts and for relieving muscle tension. You’ll find 7. Relax in an outdoor outback bathtub art pieces encased in world-class them located in Blackall and Mitchell – Shandonvale Station gives ‘bathtime’ a air-conditioning. smack bang in the middle of Artesian new meaning. Lay back in their iconic Country. By summer you’ll want to dive outdoor bathtub and watch the sunset 2. Sip an ice-cold beer at one of Outback straight into a chilled artesian pool – on a warm day in Outback Queensland Queensland’s iconic hotels natural artesian water is 38 degrees. with a glass of crisp white wine in tow. There’s a correlation between hot days It’ll cure whatever summer heats ail you. and cold beers in this neck of the woods. 5. Dive into an outback river A stop in at one of Outback Queensland’s There’s no need to go coastal with so 8. Ride the rails in air-conditioned comfort best watering holes is guaranteed to many inland watercourses in Outback What would you say if we mentioned quench your thirst. As the temps outside Queensland, where you can swim, fish, you could see the best of Outback reach 40 degrees you’ll still be sipping on barbecue and waterski. The Thomson, Queensland without ever having to sub-5 degree liquid gold. Warrego, Barcoo, Dawson and Flinders leave the air-conditioning? Join Rivers are dotted across the region and Queensland Rail Travel's Spirit of the 3. Find shade under a Coolibah Tree are the best chill-out locations during Outback, The Westlander and The Follow the movements of the jolly the summer solstice. Inlander for a journey through Outback swagman and find yourself under Queensland in fully air-conditioned the shade of a Coolibah Tree. These 6. Cool off in one of Outback comfort. Double the fun for these wide-spreading eucalypts are usually Queensland’s gorges iconic rail journeys through Charleville, found on the banks of creeks and rivers If cooling off in blow-up pools has Longreach and Mount Isa with a 2FOR1 like Coolibah Trees in the Roma Bush become all too familiar, swap the deal this summer.

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50 things to do in the Whitsundays this summer

Author: Tourism and Events Queensland – Shelley Winkel

queenslandrailtravel.com.au locals guide

Number 32 – Palm Bay Resort, Long Island

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With 74 islands to explore, See a swarm of majestic blue 6 Ulysses butterflies at Butterfly kilometres of squeaky Bay on Hook Island as they fly out over the ocean every morning white sand beaches – and and afternoon. the kind of mainland hub Sign up for Salty Dog Sea you find yourself plotting 7 Kayaking‘s half-day, full-day or a a seachange to after just marathon six-day tour and power one visit – you won’t be yourself through the Whitsundays. short of things to do in the Walk from your lounge to the 8 lawn, set up a banana chair and Whitsundays. snooze just metres from the impressive Whitsunday Passage at Marina Shores.

Your bucket list will be Jump on board a ferry and island- 9 hop the passage to Hamilton Bet on a toad or two at the weekly overflowing with these Island. Taste test a poolside Pina 15 Cane Toad Races every Thursday 50 things to tick off: Colada at each resort. night at Magnums, Airlie Beach.

Zip, zoom and zap across the Check out the Saturday markets 10 Coral Sea from your very own 16 Feel the solitude of the reef on the Airlie Beach foreshore jet-ski with award-winning 1 without the tourists and camp for the usual jumble of fresh fruit operator, Whitsunday Jetski Tours. out on Reef Sleep pontoon with and veg, coffee, clothing, and Cruise Whitsundays. From $525 one of the cheapest places for Have a 60-minute heart-to-heart per person, you get two days on a massage. 11 and chopper over Heart Reef, the reef, comfy swags and a million perfectly shaped and surrounded stars at night. Grab a hand line and land a by turquoise waters. 17 prized barramundi, the prince Tuck into a local crab claw, the of freshwater catches, just 30 Eat a Bowen mango where it all 2 biggest and the best outside minutes from Proserpine at Peter 12 started, in Bowen, the home of Singapore at Fish D'vine or slug Faust Dam. summer’s most favourite fruit. down one of their mojitos, rated – by one journalist at least – as best Help save the Great Barrier Reef in the world. 18 with Eco Barge Clean Seas Inc., a hands-on volunteer experience Grab a coldie, pick the perfect palm where you pick up marine 3 tree and then sit back and watch debris from the beaches of the the sunset at Cape Gloucester Whitsunday Islands. Resort restaurant… Shhh, keep it quiet. This is truly a local secret. Take a natural shower at Cedar 19 Creek Falls, located 20 kilometres Warm up on the world's whitest from Proserpine on Saltwater 4 sand on Whitehaven Beach, Creek Road. often voted as the No. 1 Beach in Australia and the South Pacific, Smell the wild lemon myrtle and one of the Top 10 beaches 20 flowers and listen to the wampoo in the world. pigeon as you trek the lowland tropical rainforest along the Conway Circuit.

Light up a free barbecue at the 21 Airlie Beach and Shingley Beach lagoons or Cannonvale Beach in Take a day trip to Palm Bay with a safe stinger-free environment 13 Island Transfers. Immerse yourself surrounded by relaxed landscaped in the lush rainforest whilst tracking gardens. through the national park. Play tennis, go kayaking, snorkelling or Hike your way to Coral Cove, a fishing, or just laze by the pool with 22 hidden bay fringed by reef and a cocktail in hand. surrounded by tall pines, accessed from Saddle Junction on Hamilton Get behind the eight ball with Island on a 4.6 kilometre round Tee off at Australia’s only island 14 billiards or croon your heart out trip. Don’t forget to pack your 5 championship golf course located on karaoke at the lively bars in the togs – there’s plenty of swimming on Dent Island. main street of Airlie Beach. spots along the way! queenslandrailtravel.com.au locals guide

Set sail from Coral Sea Marina on While at Hamilton Island, order Blend in with the locals by lunching 23 a dreamy day trip to secluded bays 31 the dribble-worthy ‘son-in-law’ eggs 41 at Northerlies (while pretending and beaches like Macona Inlet and followed by ‘twice-cooked pork ribs’ you’re used to seeing such Butterfly Bay with Airlie Beach Day at coca chu restaurant. No need to ridiculously turquoise water every day). Sailing. The French chef will prep fly to Asia. the nibbles and you can BYO tipple! Holiday big on a small budget Enjoy the serenity and sunsets from 42 and go camping on the largest Picnic on the soft white sand at 32 your hammock on the verandah island in the Whitsundays, 24 Boathaven Beach and suck up the of your private Balinese inspired Whitsunday Island. Permits are stunning views of the Coral Sea beachfront villa, at secluded Palm around $6 per night. and islands beyond. Bay Resort on Long Island while exploring the 13 kilometres of Get inspired by Hamilton Island’s Jump on board with Just Tuk’n walking tracks through abundant 43 palm-fringed beaches, then take an 25 Around pedicabs who run short island rainforest. on-island art class to capture the tours of Airlie Beach as well beauty first hand. as progressive dinners. Start Sit on the beach and enjoy live at Sorrento for pizzas and 33 music every Sunday at the Airlie sundowners, then onto Shucks for Beach Esplanade. oysters and 74 Taphouse for share platters, finishing at KC’s Bar & Grill Heck, while you’re in the for live music. 34 Whitsundays, why not get married? There happens to be a chapel Travel in an open-air tractor-drawn on Daydream, Hayman and 26 wagon train with Whitsunday Hamilton Islands. Crocodile Safari and take a cruise to spot flocks of magpie geese, Ride your own Segway through the agile wallabies, resident brolgas, 35 spectacular Conway National Park Throw a line in with Whitsunday and the prehistoric saltwater rainforest, or along the Whitsunday 44 Fishing Charters during a half-day or crocodiles. Bicentennial Boardwalk overlooking full-day fishing charter. the pristine waters of Pioneer Bay. Get down with gran over a $15 Hike to the lookout at Hill Inlet for 27 barefoot bowl (including a Walk in the footsteps of the Ngaro 45 stunning views over Whitehaven sausage sizzle!) at the Airlie 36 people at Nara Inlet on Hook Island Beach. Beach Bowls Club. and discover ancient Aboriginal artworks on the fragile rock surface. Line up for a seafood feast at Bird's 46 Fish Bar at Bowen Fishermans Walk, run or ride the 3.7 kilometres Seafood Company, and then visit 37 Bicentennial Walkway from the the sites of Bowen and spot where Airlie Beach Lagoon, past the Australia the movie was filmed. Botanic Gardens to Cannonvale Beach (and check out the outdoor For the best morning brew with a gym along the way!). 47 view, head to the Fat Frog Beach Café at Cannonvale Beach. Watch the sunset from the decks of 38 Sundowner Cruises’ flat-bottomed Visit the infamous Living Reef boat and absorb the twilight hues 48 Lagoon for either a day or night at with beautiful views. the newly refurbished Daydream Island Resort.

Hire a set of fins and a snorkel 49 from the dudes at Catseye Beach at Hamilton Island and snorkel the fringing reef directly off the island at low tide. Re-enact the Hot Tub Time 28 Machine at the Pinnacles Resort Watch the sunrise and sunset from and Spa. These oversized spas 50 your balcony at Bowen's 'island offer sweeping views of the on the mainland' at Whitsunday Whitsunday Islands. Sands Resort. Cuddle a koala or any other furry Dig into a degustation dinner 39 marsupial at Wildlife Park For more information on your perfect 29 at Tides Restaurant & Bar at Hamilton Island. next holiday to the Whitsundays, visit Peppers Airlie Beach and taste queensland.com. the local flavours. Walk one of nature’s gifts at 40 low tide and spot starfish, crabs, Image captions from top left to right: Whitehaven Slide into total relaxation with a stingrays and other marine life Beach, Whitsundays; Bowen Mangoes, Bowen; Ulysses butterflies at Butterfly Bay, Hook Island; Barefoot Bowls, 30 spa treatment Spa qualia at qualia along the myriad of Whitsundays’ Airlie Beach; Wildlife Park, Hamilton Island; Fishing Hamilton Island. sand flats. Charter, Murray Creek

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Explore the Unexplored Author: BOOBOOK Eco Tours

Outback Queensland Principal Ecologist, Craig Eddie, this stretch of the river, and we • We also found evidence has discovered over 50 new sought to unlock its secrets. of where glossy black- is host to some of species of land snails alone and cockatoos had been feeding Here are some preliminary yes, he can describe and name under Casuarina (she-oak) Australia’s best-kept findings from our inaugural Eco- the 3000+ currently found trees – this is a rare and Science Expedition within the secrets. This unique across Australia. threatened species in Dawson River study area (results Queensland country of ours is This thirst for more knowledge are still being analysed and it so vast that some and interest in the natural will take some months to fully • We also targeted several areas are yet to be environment has led to the prepare the report/data). invertebrate groups (animals initiation of our Eco-Science • We intensively explored a without backbones) properly explored. Expeditions. The first of which 4-kilometre stretch of the including butterflies, took place in September 2019, Dawson River which had not dragonflies and land snails With a keen interest in natural in the little-explored uppermost previously been explored by history and native animals and headwaters of the Dawson • We found 15 species of biologists plants, BOOBOOK ecologists River within the Carnarvon butterflies and at least six love to explore the unexplored Ranges. • The terrain was rough in species of dragonflies to further understand this places but included some The Dawson River is the • Land snails were wonderful state we call home. beautiful sandstone cliff lifeblood for both biodiversity represented by at least lines, caves and side gorges Over the past 20 years, our and agriculture, yet we know 10 species – although we – these provide numerous teams have discovered six new virtually nothing about the had previously done some hiding places for a range plant species and numerous ecology and biology of the serious snail work nearby, of animals which could range extensions for both environment at the source of one of our participants still potentially include rare and native plants and animals. the river. There have been no managed to find a ‘hairy endangered species such as In addition, our Director and previous biological surveys in snail’ which represents a the Northern Quoll (although range extension for the we didn’t find any) species • With seven pairs of keen • We found many significant eyes (two guides and five waterholes – these provide participants) we recorded refuge for plants and approx. 50 species of birds, animals that depend on 10 species of reptile, and water in an otherwise very several species of mammals dry landscape. We mapped and frogs the extent of the waterholes • This included several so that we know where to sightings of the elusive target any future studies. Herbert’s rock-wallaby which Lots of evidence of the has a very patchy occurrence presence of Rakali (water in the Carnarvon Range rat) was observed and one queenslandrailtravel.com.au escape

was spotted in a water hole What happens next? ROMA’S OWN DR DOLITTLE unusually during the middle All the information we collect of the day (normally seen at Craig Eddie, BOOBOOK Principal Ecologist, loves night) is recorded electronically following each expedition and conversing with animals. He has been face-to-face • We found one spring which the analyses of data provide a with the endangered Northern Hairy-nosed Wombats had not been previously summary report highlighting in Central Queensland and a less-intimidating, documented the area's values. Information though equally intriguing leaf-tailed gecko in the Carnarvon Ranges. On ecological surveys throughout • We recorded approximately collected is also used to form 180 species of plants along the bases of scientific papers. Outback Queensland, he has found new species of the river – quite a large This will contribute to a much land snails, scorpions, fairy shrimps and plants. better understanding of total which included some Should you get the chance, let Craig be your guide exciting finds such as: the upper reaches of one of Queensland’s most important on a BOOBOOK “Discover Carnarvon Ranges” tour to – A species of wattle which river systems. The information explore the hidden wonders of secluded gorges, see is likely to be the first is valuable too and can be amazing rock formations, uncover cool Australian record for this species used by multiple organisations wildlife, rare plants and visit unique Aboriginal rock from the Carnarvon Range including the landowner/ art sites. – A new population of a managers and Natural Or if you’re interested in seeing the many industries rare species of bottlebrush Resource Management Groups. that support our outback towns, join in our “Wheat (Melaleuca) Wells and Wildlife” tour. During the day we take a – A range of spectacular behind the scenes guided tour through a major coal wildflowers was seam gas field and visit a family-owned working photographed including cattle and cropping property which is also home to grevilleas, wattles and an array of wildlife including playful platypus, Sturt’s native peas. Image captions from top left to right: Arch Rock, Carnarvon; Agriculture Farming, Desert Rose and a critically endangered turtle. The weather was superb with Rural Outback Queensland; Bottle Tree, very warm days - even warm Roma; Ëcho Hills, Roma – Peter Bellingham; If you want something a bit shorter than the “Explore Richard Johnson on an Eco Tour, Outback Roma Town” half-day tour may be just what the enough for a swim and paddle Queensland; Craig Eddie finding local snails. in a canoe. Our exploring Images supplied by BOOBOOK Eco Tours doctor ordered. Share a few hours with a local guide participants also learnt for an insight into the colourful history and present- about animal identification day goings-on in and around Roma. Uncover how and observation techniques, the town transformed, learn about the industries it plant collecting and using supports while keeping an eye out for some of our identification keys and flora local characters. Find our hidden treasures like Hero’s survey techniques. We had Avenue, specular stain glass windows, our biggest great food in an awesome base Bottle Tree and the Roma Bush Gardens. where we could share our daily discoveries!

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10 things you didn't know about the Wet Tropics Rainforest

Author: Tourism Tropical North Queensland – Hannah Statham

RIDDLE ME THIS… 2. The Wet Tropics have for the chance to spot them. if judged by plant species type distinct precincts You’ll be looking for a small and structure. As if this isn’t What do Kylie Minogue, Considering the Wet Tropics worm, not unlike a caterpillar, credential enough, it’s also runs for 450 kilometres, it’s no save for its clawed legs, an home to some of the world’s Nicole Kidman and the surprise to find that this mega adaptation worthy of most primitive flowering plants. Wet Tropics Rainforest all forest is actually made up of 29 a Frankenstein movie. If thinking about visiting, buy a different national parks. In fact, plant book, because you’ll run have in common? 4. Civilisation dates back this rainforest stops and starts out of fingers to count the 3000 They’re all Australian, the oldest more than 5000 years along the coastline and has six vascular plant species in this in their family and more famous If ever you thought cooking different precincts, each with its forest, which is just one of the than the rest of their bloodline. practices have never been so own identity and microhabitat. ways this rainforest contributes Yep, serious overachievers. refined, we take your molecular From the Daintree in the to the “outstanding universal However, for all the trivia facts gastronomy and raise it an north to Paluma Range in value” criteria for UNESCO. you might know about our Kylie overnight stay in the Wet the south, of the entire Wet Tropics. Before European and Nic when it comes to the Tropics landmass, 79 percent 6. Some of the animals are settlement, there were 18 Wet Tropics, we reckon you is a national park, making this rarer than a panda bear different Aboriginal groups Don’t be alarmed if you haven’t might draw a blank if asked a World Heritage-listed area living in the Wet Tropics World heard about this very rare, question about Australia’s A-list accessible and affordable, Heritage area, with over 20,000 white variety of the lemuroid rainforest, which grows from since all national parks are nomadic people, speaking ringtail possum – it’s so rare, Townsville to Cooktown. Get to completely free to visit. All six languages and living in that its plight for survival is more know the famous forest, which you need is a pair of boots to their various precincts. Even damned than the panda bear. spans 8940 square-kilometers, discover this rainforest, with more mind-blowing than the So endangered is this white with this list of 10 things you roots so deep that it predates number of communities is the and fluffy emblem of the forest, didn’t know about the Wet Tropics. the Amazon. fact they were living among that it’s thought that there are 3. The oldest creature you'll 14 different toxic plants, which just four of them alive today. 1. The Wet Tropics are find isn't the Cassowary they were able to eat, thanks This endangered species is only crawling with animals Contrary to what your pub to highly advanced cooking found 1000 metres above sea Despite the Wet Tropics only trivia team might have you techniques – the kind that level in the Carbine Tablelands taking up 0.2 percent of believe, the oldest animal took western civilizations and parts of the Atherton Australia’s landmass, it’s habitat in the Wet Tropics is not the years to perfect. Evidence of Tablelands. It’s main threat to more than a quarter of the Cassowary or the Crocodile… leaching, fermenting, and to survival is global warming, marsupial species in the country it’s about 400 million years sun-drying is well documented as these white puffs of fluff among Aboriginal people who – a factoid worthy of professor more senior and looks like a can’t survive for more than five lived sustainably among the Stephen Williams labelling cross between a worm and a hours at temperatures above forest until the early explorers the Southern Atherton area crab. Introducing… the velvet 30 degrees. With evolution, disrupted their 5000 years of “the most biodiverse location worm, which measures 10 they’ve been climbing higher existence. A Dreamtime Walk in Australia”. More than just centimeters (at best) and has and higher to escape the heat, at the Mossman Gorge Centre marsupials, the Wet Tropics more than 500 million years to but once they reach the tallest is one of the best ways to hear has plenty of winged creatures its species’ name. Despite their branches of the forest, there will these ancient rainforest tales. in its habitat – in particular, soft and cuddly moniker – velvet be nowhere else for them to go. 58 percent of all Australian worms are far from it – they’re 5. You'll need an While your chance of seeing bat species, 58 percent of the carnivorous critters, which Encyclopaedia to spot all them would be like spotting butterfly species and 40 percent probably explains why they’ve the plants a needle in a haystack, you of bird species. The best way done so well for themselves It’ll come as no surprise that the can discover more about to spot the lot is to join a throughout the ages. Keep your rainforests of the Wet Tropics them at the Malanda Visitor nature tour. eyes peeled on the forest floor are the most diverse in Australia Information Centre. queenslandrailtravel.com.au escape

Image captions from top left to right: Flower at Coast, next to its tall cousin, Heritage Lodge Daintree - Tourism Tropical North Bellenden Kerr (1592 metres), Queensland; Southern Cassowary at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas – Tourism Tropical North Queensland; sitting like two camel humps in Tree Kangaroo, Port Douglas; Velvet Worm – Wet the landscape. Their lofty heights Tropics Management Authority; Lemuroid Ringtail bring tropical monsoon conditions Possum – Wet Tropics Management Authority; Kuranda Scenic Railway, Kuranda to the surrounding areas and plenty of waterfalls that go with it. Experience the full force of Bartle Frere with a dip in the granite playground of Josephine Falls – or if you’re feeling full of beans, why not climb the mountain yourself? The walk can be started from Josephine Falls, near the small town of Innisfail, or from the Atherton Tablelands. 10. It's full of volcanic lakes and craters 10,000 – 20,000 years ago when Australia was a volcanic mass, Atherton Tablelands would have been a place to avoid – spewing molten lava from its highly active 7. Not everyone wanted it are found in the dense rainforest the kangaroo, which evolved over volcanic core. Although it’s long to become World Heritage- just outside of Ravenshoe and 50 million years ago. Fun fact been dormant, you don’t need to listed flow through the Wet Tropics – its forearms, feet, claws and wear your history goggles to get The phrase ‘there are two sides to Tully, Innisfail, Mena Creek, tail have evolved in response to a real sense of what the area to every story’ couldn’t ring more Millaa Millaa, traversing Tully Falls, the canopy – and this is the only would have looked like. Instead, true of the Wet Tropics heritage Tully Gorge, and Wooroonooran ‘roo that can move backwards. you’ll find a real-life geology lesson listing in 1988. In fact, it divided National Park. While there are no guarantees with a visit to the Tablelands’ the community of Ravenshoe, for places to spot these wild many craters. Make a stop at the who built their livelihoods on 8. Kangaroos actually climb creatures, we recommend a visit twin volcanic crater lakes, Lake logging this ancient timber. The trees here to the Nerarda Tree Plantation Barrine and Lake Eacham, to see Ravenshoe Visitor Information Not just any kangaroo, the for a possible encounter with examples of maars, formed by Centre, shares clippings from Lumholtz’s and Bennett’s tree- a Lumholtz’s and the Jindalba the superheating of groundwater. newspapers detailing the kangaroo, are a species that’s Boardwalk in the Daintree In each you’ll find tranquil pools outrage, as the town’s logging only found in the Wet Tropics. Rainforest to spy on a Bennett’s. of inky blue water that are fringed history was chopped down. One of our favourite quotes about entirely by rainforest. Both lakes While the town of Ravenshoe, these mysterious ‘roos comes 9. You can spot (and climb) are noticeably deep 65 metres incidentally, Queensland’s from William Hann in 1872, who Queensland's highest to be precise, and come with highest town, might be a said, “to entertain the idea that peaks and swim in a their own myths and legends. shadow of its former population any kangaroo could climb a tree waterfall afterwards You’ll want to take a tour like because the workers had to would be ridiculous.” Despite his You’ll often find Queensland’s Tableland Adventure Guides’ move to greener pastures (pun certainty, Hann can be proven tallest mountain pop up as a kayaking tour of Lake Barrine intended), there’s no doubt the wrong quite easily with a trip to pub trivia question – and while to hear them for yourself. Wet Tropics meet the UNESCO their habitat. Mupee’s as they’re you might have known its Mount criteria, and its listing has known in the local Indigenous Bartle Frere (1622 metres), did Learn more about what makes the done great things to protect dialect, live high in the rainforest you know it’s found in Tropical Wet Tropics one of the planet’s it. Trailheads to the Misty canopy and are best described as North Queensland? You’ll find it most extraordinary places at Mountains wilderness tracks a blend between the possum and south of Cairns on the Cassowary tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au.

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Kuranda Scenic Railway Author: Vagabonds of Sweden

We recently started our one-year road What Is Kuranda Scenic 1900s. And for us, travelling in Gold trip adventure along the Australian Railway? Class, we also had the pleasure of East Coast in Cairns. This became our tasting exquisite cheese, crackers, base right away for finding a van and The Kuranda Scenic Railway is a sparkling wine, beer and mango converting it into a campervan, while 1-hour, 45-minute train ride stretching sorbet ice cream – making it a surreal at the same time giving us the choice 34 kilometres between Cairns and experience we can hardly forget. of doing some day trips in the vicinity Kuranda. It offers spectacular views Surely it is one of the most epic train to places like Cape Tribulation and of the surroundings about 328 metres rides we have ever done and the Gold the Daintree Rainforest. above sea level. A truly unforgettable Class experience was just the icing on experience. We were absolutely the cake. Having been in Cairns for about four amazed by the beauty of the train weeks, we happily discovered this ride itself and just loved the way the In addition, the service onboard was beautiful train ride with Queensland whole train sort of quietly rocked you nothing short of excellent. Throughout Rail Travel called the Kuranda Scenic to the sounds of clickety-clack while the whole train ride, we were well Railway. This railway supposedly went slowly rolling forward, with windows taken care of and the train attendant up in the mountains through tropical down giving us the chance to smell even gave us heads up when some of rainforest, past waterfalls, via 15 the rainforest and feel the fresh the more famous attractions along tunnels and over 37 bridges to finally breeze in our hair. the track showed up. end up in the picturesque village of It felt a bit like travelling back in time. Kuranda. It sounded like a dream. Is Prices this train ride worthy of its reputation All along the train ride, you get a The Gold Class experience, such as and fine reviews? We just had to history lesson and you are not only the one we did will cost you $99 per check it out for ourselves and decided mesmerized by the stories of the adult one way or $174 per adult for to give it a full day out. past and the incredible feat of 1500 men constructing the railway but you a return ticket. It is well worth the also get to enjoy the ride sitting in price considering everything you get beautiful carriages made from silky in return. oak timber that date back to the early

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"When visiting Cairns and Queensland – this is an experience not to be missed."

Location The Kuranda Scenic Railway stretches from Cairns Station to Freshwater and then onto Kuranda Station. If you travel from Cairns you can hop on the train at Cairns Central. We travelled the other way around from Kuranda towards Cairns. The Gold Class experience is only available between Freshwater Station and Kuranda, or the other way around – but of course, everyone can commence or end their journey at Cairns Station. Experience a trip aboard Kuranda Scenic Book Your Experience Railway in Gold Class To enjoy this epic train ride, a journey Gold Class is a premium rail experience offering customers who you will never forget, you can fill out appreciate extra comfort, a little bit extra to make your journey the booking enquiry and reserve your even more memorable. tickets on Kuranda Scenic Railway’s Enjoy a selection of delicious local delights for morning or afternoon website or simply show up to the tea, immerse yourself back in time with the heritage hand crafted ticket office at Cairns, Freshwater or Victorian inspired decor and club class lounge seating. Kuranda Station. However, we suggest booking in advance because it is Cairns to Kuranda Cairns to Kuranda highly popular and tickets are prone adult one-way from adult return from to sell out, especially on weekends. $ * $ * instagram.com/vagabondsofsweden 99 174 facebook.com/vagabondsofsweden *On selected services only. vagabondsofsweden.com

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of the best local farmers seven markets in Queensland

Author: Tourism and Events Queensland – Hannah Statham

Queensland’s agricultural industry is the third-largest food processing industry in Australia, which makes sense considering the state is 81 percent farmland. The best way to meet the farmers, makers and growers and fill your basket with the freshest local produce you can get is to visit a local farmers market. Here’s seven to try first:

Noosa Farmers Gold Coast Organic Jan Powers Farmers Rusty’s Markets, Cairns Market, Noosa Market, Miami Markets, Brisbane Since pushing up its roller No weekend in Noosa would be If you prefer your fruit and Powerhouse doors in 1975, Rusty’s Markets in Cairns has been a Tropical complete without a visit to the veggies served without a side of The market matriarch of North Queensland institution Noosa Farmers Market. You’ll pesticide, a trip to the Organic Brisbane, Jan Powers takes over – worthy of being this high on find everything from organic Gold Coast Farmers Market is the Powerhouse in New Farm your holiday agenda. This is no fruit and veg to bush foods, akin to walking through the for weekends filled with farm- run-of-the-mill market – Rusty’s freshly-squeezed drinks and the gates of organic heaven. Why? fresh produce. Within the stalls, is more of a three-day event kind of homemade marinades To even get a market stall on you’ll find everything from fresh that turns the base of Gilligan’s that will leave your dinner guests the Miami High School oval, fruit and veggies, homemade Backpacker Hotel & Resort into asking, "what was that incredible all producers must be Certified bread, meat, and plants to a hawker-style market that sauce you put on the burger"? Organically Grown, so you know fresh plates of pasta. Arrive wouldn’t be out of place in Bring a cooler bag for take- they are the real deal. Spice up with hands as empty as your the streets of Southeast Asia. home treats like freshly-caught your morning smoothie bowl stomach because this market is Within its CBD footprint, Rusty’s sustainable seafood, meats from with ‘picked yesterday produce’ as much about produce to cook packs 180 stalls of exotic fruit, Kilkivan and creamy Gympie alongside more hard-to-find yourself as food trucks that have vegetables, fresh bread and Farm cheeses. veggies like dandelion greens, everything assembled. With a a host of international food daikon radish and chard. Once focus on international cuisine, Find it: 155 Weyba Rd, stalls, which cover everything you’ve stocked up on produce, you can chow down on the likes Noosaville, every Sunday from hot and spicy samosas to crusty bread and fresh juices, of croissants, dumplings, pizzas 7.00am to 12.00pm. Vietnamese coffee. If you’ve you can start organic-ifying and yakitori. Good to know: Get your mitts your house with cleaning never seen tropical fruits on the market speciality – products, cosmetics, clothing Find it: The Brisbane up close, prepare for bright handmade quality olive oils, and bedding. Make like a local Powerhouse, 119 Lamington colours straight out of a Lewis olive tapenade and fresh olives and pick up kombucha to keep St, New Farm, every Saturday Carroll novel, like eye-popping from Kilkivan’s Fat Hen Farm. you hydrated while you wander. 6.00am to 12.00pm. dragon fruit, rambutans and mangosteens. And if you have Good to know: If shopping with Find it: Miami High State change left over from your little ones, New Farm Park is School, Gold Coast Hwy, Miami, weekly grocery shop, you can right around the corner if you every Sunday, 6.00am to also splurge on the bric-a-brac need to trade 30 minutes on the 11.30am. on offer too. swings for two hours of nag-free Good to know: Sick of having shopping. Find it: 57-89 Grafton St, the same old breakfast each Cairns City, Friday and Saturday morning? Pick up homemade 5.00am to 6.00pm, Sunday jams, sauces and nut-butters. 5.00am to 3.00pm. Good to know: You’ll find parking above the market and you get two hours free. queenslandrailtravel.com.au gourmet

Whether it grows on trees, under the soil, comes from a paddock or is plucked from the ocean you can bet you can get it in Queensland.

My Local Feast Farmers Greater Whitsundays Urangan Pier Park Take a culinary Markets, Toowoomba Farmers Market, River Markets, Hervey Bay journey with The people behind Toowoomba’s Street Twilight Market, The Urangan Pier Park Markets Queensland Rail Farmers Market aren’t just Mackay in Hervey Bay may well be Travel in a RailBed advocates for good food but Queensland’s most picturesque Riddle us this: What do you get also social change – with a market, running adjacent to aboard the Spirit of when your Friday night drinks mission to teach consumers the iconic 868-metre pier. collide with your weekly grocery Queensland. exactly where their food comes Between all the handicrafts shop? Find your answer at the from. You’ll find the markets on you’ll find a fresh produce scene Customers can enjoy River Street Twilight Market in the grounds of the Cobb+Co that has locals beating a track delicious meals, Mackay. A basket for produce is Museum, selling everything to the waterfront markets prepared by a chef, using a must along with a picnic rug from fruit and vegetables each weekend. Tune in to the Queensland-sourced to toss down under the stars to from the Lockyer Valley and Facebook page for the regular listen to live music along the produce as well as a Southern Downs to organic specials and comings and riverfront. There’s no need to selection of beverages. meat, free from preservatives goings such as The Seafood race home from this market to and direct from the farmer. It’s Smokery Bundaberg, loaded A spacious and quickly cook up your produce. not just exotic ‘maybe I’ll use with the likes of macadamia- comfortable seat by day Ever-changing food trucks will that one-day’ ingredients – My smoked Spanish mackerel loins. ensure you’re not doing your that converts to a lie-flat Local Feast cover everything The fish is served the traditional groceries on an empty stomach. bed at night, each RailBed from the basics like gourmet way, smoked with nothing but includes a wide flat salt and pepper to stalls entirely River St, Mackay, every Bundaberg raw sugar, salt and a Find it: screen with on-demand dedicated to figs. second Friday of each month blend of local timber shavings. entertainment options. (except January) from 4.00pm Find it: The Mills Precinct, Find it: Pier Park, Urangan, to 8.00pm. Ruthven and Campbell St, every Wednesday and Saturday Toowoomba, every Wednesday Good to know: Parking is a 7.00am to 1.00pm. from 2.00pm to 7.00pm and at cinch for this market, making Good to know: Got a sweet Cobb+Co Museum, 27 Lindsay short work of lugging your tooth? Beware the Dutch St, Toowoomba, every Saturday pumpkins back to the car. pancake stand (poffertjes). from 7.00am to 12.00pm. Picture pancakes, fresh cream Good to know: You can find and drizzled chocolate and Australian-grown garlic in you’ve just found the breakfast abundance here. Trust us, you’ll of champions. smell Budgee Garlic & Herbs before you see them! For more information on your next trip to farmers markets visit Image captions from top left to right: Gold Coast Organic Market, Miami; Rusty's queensland.com. Markets, Cairns – Andrew Watson; Noosa Farmers Market, Noosa; My Local Feast Farmers Market, Toowoomba

27 embark where to eat for that Summer Seafood Fix

Author: Tourism and Events Queensland – Hannah Statham and Jennifer Ennion

When you’re in the heart AIRLIE BEACH HAMILTON ISLAND of the Great Barrier Reef or Fish D’vine, Airlie Beach Bommie Restaurant, Hamilton Island holidaying along the Fraser Considered an institution, every visitor to Yacht Club, Hamilton Island the Whitsundays should dine at least once One of the region’s most picturesque places Coast, you can expect some at Fish D’vine, a lively restaurant and rum to dine is Bommie Restaurant on Hamilton pretty fine seafood platters bar in Airlie Beach. In a state renowned for Island, but you don’t only come for the its fresh seafood, Fish D’vine is easily one water views. Celebrate a special holiday and seafood restaurants to of the best places to splurge on mud crab. with a delicate plate of cold-smoked ocean be on offer on dry land. You can order it three ways: wok-tossed in a trout and Hydeaway Bay squid, while Thai curry sauce, with a spicy pepper sauce, enjoying a glass of Champagne or two. Bareboating caterers, cafes with or served natural and chilled. Open from Be sure to make a reservation. 5.00pm, this laid-back eatery has a tonne of stellar views, and celebrity-studded Coca Chu, Hamilton Island other seafood dishes, too. island restaurants are among the Fun, modern and with a sharing-style best places to get your seafood fix in The Boathouse Fishbar, Port of Airlie street-hawker menu, Coca Chu has locals Queensland. And to make it that little Marina – and regular visitors – talking. Try the bit more special, some have shared Another restaurant you can’t go past is salt and pepper cuttlefish or tiger prawn their recipes. And yes, we recommend The Boathouse FishBar, where the menu is betel leaf to start, before moving onto the trying these at home! swarming with crustaceans and their ocean Moreton Bay bug curry. You can enjoy it all friends. The trendy menu options include while watching dusk descend on Hamilton a salmon sashimi poke bowl, a soft-shell Island’s popular Catseye Beach. crab burger and seafood pie. There are also Mariners, Hamilton Island themed nights, such as oyster Tuesday, Casual but sophisticated, the menu at prawn-bucket Thursday and seafood- Mariners has recently been given an platter Saturday. overhaul by Hamilton Island Yacht Club Tides Restaurant and Bar, Airlie Beach Executive Chef Trent Dawson. It now has Away from the hub of Airlie town centre, a strong Japanese influence and dishes Tides Restaurant and Bar is among that will excite you. Expect yellowtail the best hotel restaurants you’ll find in with buttermilk, scallops with finger lime, the region. Chef Gregory Devine is the octopus with rice wine, and seafood platters mastermind behind it all and is passionate unlike any you’ve seen before. about sourcing local produce for an Asian-infused modern Australian menu. Go at night for the “four tastes of the sea” dish that includes a half-shell scallop with Champagne mornay.

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FRASER COAST Vinyard Wine Bar & Restaurant, Urangan Beach House Hotel, Scarness Coast Restaurant, Hervey Bay With a philosophy that “wine and food Forget what you know of the old Beach Hervey Bay dining institution, Coast, has are at their very best when they coexist”, House – this pub has had one hell of a been the Fraser Coast’s go-to dinner spot The Vinyard Wine Bar & Restaurant multi-million dollar facelift – and the for the best part of a decade, launching thoughtfully pairs some of the world’s building looks like it stepped off the set onto the scene in 2010. Since then, they’ve best wines with modern cuisine and of The OC and onto the Esplanade. To been blurring the line between comfort local produce. Take the guesswork out of celebrate local produce and their love for food and fine-dining with an onus on choosing what to order, following the chef’s seafood, you can now make one of their fresh seafood and local produce, earning selection for the best the region has to favourite dishes at home. a place on this list of regional Queensland offer, including Hervey Bay scallops served restaurants worth driving for. It’s all about ceviche style with chilli and fennel, so you share plates here, like slow-cooked lamb can taste the molluscs that put this region shoulder, beef short ribs and red pepper on the map. As a special treat, they have and cumin-spiced chicken, which can be shared their secret recipe! devoured across the table. To help capture those summer vibes, Coast has shared their crowd favourite below.

Seafood Pasta Serves 4

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil . 100g unsalted butter, chopped . 4 garlic cloves, chopped . 1/2 diced onion . 11/2 cups (375ml) white wine . 250g cherry tomatoes halved . 2 tablespoons of chopped shallots . 32 green Hervey Bay ocean king prawns (peeled and deveined Scallop Ceviche Serves 4 tails left on if you like) . 2 whole cooked sand crabs cleaned and cut in half . 250g chorizo (we used Scott’s Mad About Meats Smoked Northern Blue Fin Tuna, Ingredients Chorizo) . 400g fettuccini (we used Fraser Avocado, Ponzu and Seeded 12 raw fresh scallops (in shell) . 1 cup (fresh) Coast Artisan Pasta – Turmeric Fettuccini, Crackers Serves 4 lemon juice . 3/4 cup of castor sugar (taste cooked in salted water for 5-6 minutes) to balance out) . 50ml lime juice (fresh) . 1 tablespoon of lemon zest . Pinch of salt Method Ingredients . 200g fine diced fennel bulb . 1 large red 1. Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat. 250g sashimi-grade northern bluefin tuna chilli fine diced (remove seeds) . 50g golden Cook the garlic and chilli, stirring, for 2-3 - diced . 1 long red chilli - deseeded and shallots or spinach onion fine diced . Mint, minutes until fragrant. brunoise . 40g avocado purée . 20g chives coriander, and flat-leaf parsley fine diced and 2. Add the wine, and cook for 5 minutes until - thinly sliced . 20g pork scratchings . 50ml added to taste . 50ml extra virgin olive oil it starts to reduce. ponzu dressing (Japanese citrus dressing) Method 3. Add the cherry tomatoes and chorizo, 400g seeded crackers (or any other crackers then, stirring constantly, add the butter, 1 you desire) . Good quality salt to taste . Micro 1. Mix all of the above together. piece at a time, making sure each piece is coriander for garnish 2. Add your fresh Hervey Bay scallops (shell incorporated before adding the next. off) ensuring the liquid is covering the 4. Add seafood and cook for 5-6 minutes Method scallop meat, let sit for approx. 10-15 until cooked. 1. Mix together the tuna, ponzu, chilli, chives. minutes, until the translucent scallop 5. Remove the crab and put to one side, add Season with a little bit of good quality salt meat has turned a whiter shade. the pasta to the sauce. Toss to combine, to taste. 3. Plate the scallops back into the original then add shallots and season. 2. Split the tuna mix into four and plate shell (or serving spoon) and cover with 6. Serve in bowl or plate with half crab on evenly into a circle mould (cookie cutter). some of the liquid and chopped herbs. top and garnished with micro herbs. 3. Top the tuna with avocado purée in small dots. 4. Break up the scratchings so they are easy Brisbane to enough to eat and place between the Hervey Bay avocado purée. 5. Garnish with micro coriander and place $ * the seed crackers on the side of the dish.

Image captions from left to right: The Boathouse in an62 Economy Seat Fishbar, Port Of Airlie Marina; Vinyard Wine Bar & *Conditions apply. Restaurant, Urangan; Beach House Hotel, Scarness; Coast Restaurant, Hervey Bay

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QUEENSLAND BALLET’S AUSTRALIAN PGA ONE HOT NIGHT DECEMBER THE NUTCRACKER CHAMPIONSHIP Rockhampton South Brisbane Gold Coast 28 December CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY 13 – 21 December 19 – 22 December Celebrate music and community Brisbane Christmas isn’t officially here Australia’s most energetic golf hosted by Busby Marou in 30 November – 25 December until you see Queensland tournament, the Australian PGA Rockhampton, Queensland. In its Australia’s most extensive free Ballet’s annual production Championship is back at RACV third year, One Hot Night is only Christmas program takes over of The Nutcracker. With Royal Pines Resort. A stellar list getting better every year. Be part Brisbane each December. Join the magnificent music of of Australian and international of this amazing regional event the city for free festive fun at the Tchaikovsky and lavish sets players from all over the that brings talent from across annual parade, light projection and costumes, Ben Stevenson’s globe will compete for the Joe the country together on the 28 shows, markets, fireworks and production is a must-see Kirkwood Cup. December. cinema series. Christmas treat, and always a championship.pga.org.au queensland.com brisbane.qld.gov.au sellout. queenslandballet.com.au WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL KENMORE PARK NYE TRIPLE M MAYORAL CAROLS Woodford MUSIC MUSTER BY CANDLELIGHT STABLE ON THE STRAND 27 December – 1 January Gympie Toowoomba Townsville In its 34th year, Woodford 28 December – 2 January 8 December 18 – 22 December Folk Festival will bring more A back to basic country music For more than a decade Stable on The Strand is one of than 2000 local, national and festival, held at Kenmore Park thousands have been pouring Australia's most spectacular international performers to the located about 15 minutes west into Toowoomba's iconic Queen's Christmas events, delighting stage over six days and nights. of Gympie. A great line-up of Park for the annual Carols by crowds of 40,000 people over With over 35 performance artists over the course of the Candlelight event as up to 15,000 five nights. Stable on The venues within the village, muster will include Mirror Image people are led in traditional Strand will feature the Town festival-goers will sell-out Duo, Glen Albrecht, Vanessa Christmas celebrations by a lineup of Bethlehem: the story of the with concerts, dances, street Sanger, Natalie Fenton and of talented local musicians and birth of Jesus told interactively theatre, circus performances Tony Wagner. singers. This free event kicks off using live actors; animals and cabarets. whatsoningympie.com.au with pre-show entertainment for children to pat; huge woodfordfolkfestival.com from 5.30pm, carols from 6.30pm carousel in the Stable Village; and concludes with fireworks at fabulous youth program; great 8.15pm. Christmas markets, food children's activities and amazing and rides kick-off at 4.00pm. entertainment on the Main Stage. southernqueenslandcountry. stableonthestrand.com.au com.au ESCAPE BRISBANE UCI TISSOT TRACK by train WORLD CUP 2019 Chandler NEW YEAR'S EVE 13 – 15 December FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR Cycling Australia is excited South Bank to host the world-class Anna 31 December Meares Velodrome round five The main big city fireworks go of the 2019 Tissot UCI Track off over South Bank at 8.30pm Cycling World Cup Series. and midnight. The best viewing brisbanetrackworldcup.com spot is from the Clem Jones Promenade, Streets Beach and River Quay. Eagle Street Pier, Howard Smith Wharves and Portside Wharf fireworks fire from the Brisbane River at 8.30pm and midnight. visitbrisbane.com.au

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the Lunar New Year in Cairns TURTLE-Y return to nest at Mon Repos JANUARY and the Great Barrier Reef. each year, witnessing the A unique experience and way AWESOME beginning of this circle of BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL to celebrate the Lunar life is an experience you’ll Brisbane SUMMER New Year and learn of the never forget. 3 – 12 January cultural history of the region. EXPERIENCES Heading into 2020, Brisbane will Book your Mon Repos gbrchinesenewyear.com Turtle Encounter at be the place to be for catching November – March some of the greatest superstars bundabergregion.org/turtles. Experience a turtle-y awesome in tennis. Whether it’s the men, summer holiday for the family Come explore the wonders playing for pride and glory as FEBRUARY just a short 4-hour train ride of the Southern Great they lead their countries into from Brisbane. the ATP Cup, or the women, SAND SAFARI ARTS FESTIVAL Barrier Reef 2020 Bundaberg’s turtle experiences vying for supremacy in the After spending time with the Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast are unlike any other. From recently revitalised Brisbane turtles and rangers at Mon 14 February – 1 March intimate encounters with International, electrifying tennis Repos you’ll be eager to Sand Safari Arts Festival endangered Loggerhead turtles is guaranteed. make more memorable transforms Surfers Paradise into a to swimming over pristine coral brisbaneinternational.com.au moments. Put on your captivating beachside exhibition with curious greens, make snorkel and dive into the family memories last a lifetime. WHITSUNDAYS CLIPPER RACE of life-sized and even larger than Southern Great Barrier Reef, CARNIVAL life art pieces. An integral part of Between November and just a stone's throw from the Airlie Beach the festival is the Australian Sand March take a trip north to the Bundaberg coast. Sculpting Championships. Bundaberg Region – home 11 – 18 January Accessible by boat or plane, surfersparadise.com to the Southern Great Barrier The Whitsundays will once the Southern Great Barrier Reef and Australia’s largest again come alive with festivities Reef is home to Lady AGNES BLUES, ROOTS AND turtle rookery, the Mon Repos and fun when the world’s most Musgrave Island and Lady ROCK FESTIVAL Turtle Centre. Make yourself wondrous sailing event arrives, Elliot Island. Why not spend Gladstone at home at one of the many for the Whitsundays Clipper the day snorkeling these 21 – 23 February accommodation options Race Carnival. Airlie Beach will stunning coral cays exploring Agnes Blues, Roots and Rock scattered throughout the host the twelve identical 70- the crystal clear waters, Festival is back! Three days of the coastal villages of Bargara, foot ocean racing yachts, their untouched island, discovering best blues, roots and rock music before witnessing the natural skippers and their international a plethora of marine life and crew and supporters in the final that they can fit in. The 2020 phenomenon of the Mon Repos performer line up will get you Turtle Encounter. capturing selfies with friendly stop of the Australian leg of the local turtles. For those who internationally renowned Clipper up on your feet, with new artists From November to January, and a few of this festival's faves. prefer to keep their feet dry, Round the World Yacht Race. The experience first-hand marvel at the reef and marine agnesbluesandroots.com.au carnival will be a one-week long conservation as the turtle life below from the comfort of celebration of vibrant regional rangers guide you through the a glass-bottom kayak or glass- STANTHORPE APPLE AND events and activities showcasing nesting of mother turtles along bottom boat. the beauty of the Whitsundays. GRAPE HARVEST FESTIVAL Mon Repos beach. Return to tourismwhitsundays.com.au 28 February – 8 March Mon Repos from late January This magical reef experience The Stanthorpe Apple and Grape to late March, to watch the will leave you and the kids with GREAT BARRIER REEF CHINESE Harvest Festival is a biennial adorable hatchlings first plenty of stories and selfies to NEW YEAR festival that celebrates the moments as they erupt from share for years to come. Cairns and Great Barrier Reef harvest of all produce from the their nest and make the mad 24 January – 9 February Granite Belt Region! It is still one dash towards the big blue to Explore the Southern The Great Barrier Reef Chinese of Queensland’s longest running begin their journey. With only Great Barrier Reef at New Year celebrations continue and most successful festivals. 1 in 1000 baby turtles surviving bundabergregion.org/ the age-old custom of welcoming appleandgrape.org the odds and maturing to southern-great-barrier-reef.

Image captions from left to right: Woodford Folk Festival, Woodford; New Year’s Eve Fireworks, South Bank; Brisbane UCI Tissot Track, Chandler; Loggerhead Turtle, Bundaberg – Bundaberg Region

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THE ESSENTIAL Queensland Photo Bucket List Author: Tourism and Events Queensland – Kate Wienburg

Holidays used to be about 5. FACING QUEENSLAND 13. PALM TREES 19. WATERFALLS making sure you got the Face the ocean, face the sunset, Nothing says the tropics like Don’t go chasing waterfalls… but perfect golden tan, meeting just face Queensland. a shot of palm trees. Sunrise if you do, check out our top nine amazing people and creating and sunset really make these romantic waterfalls on page 8! memories that last a lifetime. 6. CUDDLING A KOALA beauties shine. Not anymore. Today, the only Queensland is only one of two 20. OUTBACK TOURIST ICON way to determine if you’ve had states in Australia that let you 14. RED DIRT IN It's not just the coast of an amazing holiday is based get this close to these incredibly THE OUTBACK Queensland that has some of on how good your Instagram cute critters! Mix up those blue ocean/beach the most iconic tourist spots shots with some beautiful red photos are. You need the - Outback Queensland has its 7. UNDERWATER dirt on a trip to the outback. stunning sunsets, perfectly- fair share too! Outback towns Bring an underwater camera Visit Winton or Birdsville to such as Normanton is home timed jumps and classic when hitting the Great Barrier really get a feel for one of these to the iconic Gulflander, a aeroplane shots to show your Reef for a snorkelling or great communities. locomotive that goes ‘nowhere friends YOU are the best at scuba adventure. You can find to nowhere’. taking a holiday. sea turtles at several places 15. MOUNTAIN TOP This list will guarantee their including Lady Elliot Island and Head to one of these spots 21. I’M ON A BOAT! jealously will be off the charts Green Island. to get the best views of If you’ve been living under and you can go home with Queensland (also one of the a rock and haven’t seen the a smile on your face… even 8. JUMP SHOT best places to catch sunrise video, Google it right now. Prepare to get wet or dirty to without a perfect tan! or sunset). Try Picnic Point in Otherwise, you get the idea. ensure you get the ultimate Toowoomba, Passage Peak jump shot. on Hamilton Island or Mount 22. KANGAROO ON A BEACH! 1. HOLDING A SURFBOARD Cooroy on the Sunshine Coast. Head to Cape Hillsborough, Whether you take a surf lesson 9. SCENERY less than an hour from Mackay, or just end up on the beach at Queensland scenery is vast, 16. COUNTRY WINDMILL to see the kangaroos come to sunrise after a long night, get a take your time and take in all There is more to Queensland the beach every morning for friend to snap a pic of you with the amazing scenery. than just beaches and sunsets… sunrise. It’s an early wake-up a surfboard. a short drive into the country call but worth every second. 10. SAND WRITING will open you up to a world 2. SHIPWRECK These photos are great for of rolling hills, farmland and 23. SAND DUNES Luckily Queensland has a few using in photo books to gorgeous scenery. Don’t miss an Check out some of the amazing shipwrecks for you to choose label each beach you visit in opportunity to snap a windmill sand dunes in the outback and from: The Maheno Wreck on Queensland. They’re also useful at sunset! islands in Queensland when Fraser Island, Tangalooma to send messages back home you can. Sand ripples for days! Wrecks on Moreton Island and to jealous friends and family. 17. CURTAIN FIG TREE Wreck Diving on Magnetic #wishyouwerehere This incredible tree is located 24. JETTY Island. in the Atherton Tablelands and The lines of a jetty or pier work 11. ICE CREAM IN PARADISE is just a short drive from the really well in the Instagram 3. FOOTSTEPS Nothing will incite more small town of Yungaburra. It’s feed. Check out these beauties: These shots can be taken jealousy than a delicious massive. Make sure to get into Redcliffe Jetty in Brisbane, anywhere that your foot leaves looking ice-cream cone with the pic to show your friends Urangan Pier in Hervey Bay a mark. Sand, red soil – this is paradise for a backdrop. how big the tree really is! and The Spit on the Gold Coast. your chance to get creative! Trust me. 18. CHILLING IN A 25. SUNRISE OR SUNSET 4. FERRIS WHEEL 12. AEROPLANE VIEW HAMMOCK There is nothing an Instagram When you visit Brisbane’s South Whether you’re flying in from At some point during your user double-taps more than Bank, you have to get a snap of overseas or taking a small plane tropical holiday, you need to a stunning sunset or sunrise. the iconic Wheel of Brisbane. up the coast, ALWAYS ask for a be in a hammock. Bonus points Make sure you stay until the window seat. These photos can if you can hang it between end (preferably with a cup of be unbelievable when the angle palm trees and stay to watch coffee or glass of wine) and and lighting are right. the sunset. watch the colours change.

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Footsteps, Caloundra – Michael Norman; Facing Queensland, Townsville – Khy Orchard; Sand Writing, Caloundra – Michael Norman; Ice Cream, Magnetic Island – Khy Orchard; Palm Trees, Palm Cove – Sean Scott; Red Dirt, Mount Isa – Gordon Ross; Curtain Fig Tree, Tropical North Queensland - Elizabeth Carlson

33 embark Connect with us! We love reading our customer reviews on TripAdvisor, scrolling through Facebook and catching up on your Instagram posts and stories. Here are some social snaps, and traveller reviews by our followers out and about in Queensland.

QUEENSLAND RAIL are happy in their jobs and attentive to This Spirit of Queensland train is easily the Tilt Train passenger needs. A small niggle … the best. Nice big seats, lots of leg room, lots Reviewed by Min B fitted sheets didn't fit very well both ways of foot room. Nice reclining seat. Free small "Recently we took the Tilt Train to to Longreach and return. Margaret, the blanket if you want one (brand new blanket Maryborough West then a bus to Hervey Conductor should be promoted – capably still in its packet). Fantastic big dining area Bay. I must say Queensland Rail are very well handling all my questions with ease. in the buffet carriage, so you can chat with organised. We have now been in several of Highly recommended." other travelers. their trains. This train was no exception. GORGEOUS SCENERY But wait!! The best two parts of the ride, Trains are very prompt and it's easy to find Spirit of the Outback one unlike other long-distance trains in New your seat. Seats are extremely comfortable. Reviewed by Lea S South Wales and Victoria, on the Brisbane Meals are well organised and very pleasant. "Just did the Spirit of the Outback trip from to Cairns train, you can plug in and charge And reasonably priced too. If you have ear Longreach to Brisbane with a 90-year-old your mobile phone and laptop! Two, small phones you can listen to music or there and an 11-year-old. We all absolutely loved TVs are built into the back of all seats, so are a few shows they have operating on it – attentive staff, scrumptious food with you can watch tv shows and movies! a screen above. complimentary wine, comfortable beds, gorgeous scenery and on time arrival." See No need to say more, 10 out of 10. When we arrived at our destination the blog with photos at [email protected]. Very nice." bus was waiting for us. The bus driver was excellent and took us to our hotel FANTASTIC JOURNEY DON’T MISS THIS TRAIN! as it was very near the bus transit depot. Spirit of Queensland Kuranda Scenic Railway On our return we did exactly the same, Reviewed by Patti M Reviewed by kerrybigbuzz with no problem at all. The Tilt Train was "My family of six adults recently travelled "Amazing train trip through the world’s a thoroughly enjoyable and easy way to on the Spirit of Queensland train from oldest rainforest. Views of the waterfalls travel." Brisbane to Cairns and return. Could not and gorges were spectacular and the fault a thing. Seats are very comfortable commentary telling the history of the 10/10 and loads of room. When converted into railway that started running in 1891 was so Tilt Train RailBeds, quite comfortable for overnight interesting. A must for all the family!" Reviewed by Sue B sleeping. Meals provided, breakfast, lunch "Yesterday I took the Tilt Train from Cooroy and dinner. Quite tasty with a choice of two RELAXING RETURN FROM to Brisbane, and it was a great experience, generally. Shower clean and lots of room." KURANDA arriving in Brisbane ahead of schedule. Kuranda Scenic Railway With a smooth comfortable ride, friendly MY FAVOURITE LONG Reviewed by CmdrNudnik and polite staff, good mobile and internet "After taking the Skyrail up to Kuranda, reception, it was a really relaxing way to DISTANCE TRAIN Spirit of Queensland we enjoyed the Gold Class upgrade on our get to Brisbane and back in a day without Reviewed by David L return. Food, drink, and special attention driving. 10/10!" "I have been on this Brisbane to Cairns train from our wonderful attendant Maria. a few times before, so it is the right time for The views and overhead commentary TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE a review. I have not been on most of the were nice, although we mostly enjoyed Gulflander other Queensland long distance trains, so the opportunity to relax after a full day Reviewed by Meryl M I am comparing the Spirit of Queensland exploring. Highly recommended!" "Great morning spent on the Gulflander to other trains I have been on, the ones with friends. Travelled from Normanton to that go Brisbane to Sydney, then Sydney Croydon. Most enjoyable and a trip down to Melbourne. memory lane. Thank you to all Gulflander staff and the cat."

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MATTY J – KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY LEE CARSELDINE – THE INLANDER Matty J and Luxury Escapes visited Kuranda Scenic Railway to Lee Carseldine jumped aboard The Inlander and the first stop promote Tropical North Queensland and tourism to the region. was Mary Kathleen, located in the Selwyn Range between Mount During their travels throughout Cairns and Kuranda, they enjoyed Isa and Cloncurry. Joining North West Tours, Lee explored this the full jaw-dropping rainforest, gorges and waterfall experience, fascinating place, once Australia’s largest Uranium Mine which via the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway. Presenter Matty J was abandoned in 1980. experienced the Gold Class service throughout the journey. During their trip on The Inlander, Lee and the crew from Queensland Weekender witnessed a beautiful sunrise out of the window before arriving into the mining hub and rodeo capital of Queensland, Mount Isa. Adeles Grove was next on their list for some rest and relaxation, before returning to enjoy more action of the Mount Isa Rodeo.

BRIDGET ADAMS – SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND Travel Reporter Bridget Adams hopped aboard the Spirit of Queensland to experience the comfort and convenience of travelling by RailBed. Embarking in Brisbane and making the journey all the way through to Cairns, Bridget and the Queensland Weekender crew enjoyed their modern rail experience as much as the Queensland SAMMIE O’BRIEN – THE WESTLANDER Rail Travel staff enjoyed hosting them. On arrival into Cairns, the crew then made their way onwards to see the best of Far North Sammie O’Brien recently travelled to Outback Queensland to shoot Queensland, namely the rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef! an episode for Queensland Weekender featuring the Cunnamulla Fella Festival. Along the way, she stopped overnight at Roma to visit the stunning Carnarvon Ranges with BOOBOOK Eco Tours. Queensland Rail Travel was lucky enough to have Sammie and the Channel 7 crew join The Westlander at Roma and travel to Charleville before SATURDAY'S AT 5.30PM heading further west to Cunnamulla. ON CHANNEL 7

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Di Whalley Peter Brown Janice Keen Stephen Norris OPERATIONS COORDINATOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CATERING SERVICE PASSENGER OPERATIONS BRISBANE ASSOCIATE, BUNDABERG ATTENDANT, BRISBANE ATTENDANT, BUNDABERG

I am originally from I have been working for I have been working for I have been employed at Bundaberg and I have been Queensland Rail for 36 years, Queensland Rail for nearly Queensland Rail for 35 years. with Queensland Rail for I'm based in Bundaberg, 10 years now, and my role is I am the Passenger Operations approximately 19 years. and my role is Business Catering Service Attendant. Attendant for Onboard I'm currently in the role of Development Associate. Customer Service. Operations Coordinator, I am a lover of all things My favourite activities outside Brisbane. The best part of being family. I have a passion for The most enjoyable part of of working are catching a few an Operations Coordinator music, dance and theatre my job is looking after our waves at Agnes Waters, going is the constant variety and believing that all children customers whether its loading for a ride on my old Triumph hands-on involvement with our should be given the gift of their luggage or answering or jamming with some friends customers and staff. music studies. their enquiries. in my shed. Outside of work I love Like most I know, travel is I am renowned for my The train I like most travelling spending quality time with my high on my bucket list. outgoing personality and on is the Spirit of the Outback family and grandchildren and bringing humour and fun to to Longreach, as it feels like My closest friends are those watching my grandson play the workplace. Away from work a journey back in time to a since my primary school years. rugby league. My favourite I enjoy catching up with family destination I love. onboard meal would be the My greatest dream – a cure and mates. I am also known to Barramundi. for Motor Neuron Disease. enjoy a good fruit cake.

"The train I like most travelling on is the Spirit of the Outback to Longreach … it feels like a journey back in time …" Peter

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2019 has been a celebration of from Brisbane to Longreach. Barcaldine was established as From 1865 they even offered Outback Tourism in Queensland, Construction westward from a town as it was the closest a co-ordinated train/coach as visitor numbers grow and the Emerald began in May of 1879. point to the established wool service between the then ‘end events and attractions on offer towns of Aramac and Blackall. of the line’ at Bigges Camp In 1880 surveys were completed are ever-expanding. Queensland Construction lapsed on further (Grandchester) to Toowoomba. to take the line over the most Rail’s Travel network provides a movement west at the end of The last scheduled Cobb & Co difficult section of construction, connection not only to Outback 1886 and did not resume until service to run in Australia was the Drummond Range via Queensland but also to the 1889 – towards the Thomson between Surat and Yuleba in Hannams Gap, between Emerald history of the development of River and what would become August 1924. and Alpha. Alpha Creek was the railways in Queensland. Longreach. reached on 22 September 1884. Queensland Rail Travel is Many towns in Outback One of the signature events for proud to connect with Outback Alpha was a railway construction Queensland trace their the Year of Outback Tourism Queensland where visitor centre, and one of the wildest beginnings to when the steel was recognised earlier this experiences are incredibly places on the central railway. rails that crept in from the east year with the Cobb & Co diverse, from Indigenous The unplanned makeshift town (in many cases) joined them to Festival centred on the towns cultural connections to the was according to one writer, a far-distant world. The arrival of Surat and Yuleba. This Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge "lawless and rough, the scene of of the steam train, its whistle, festival recognised the 95th and the Dinosaur Trail. Just as wild free-for-all disorder." Alpha and the goods, people, news and anniversary of the final run of in 1865, modern Queensland as a township or camp was not many thousand items we take a Cobb & Co coach in Australia. outback adventures take place expected to last as the line went for granted today (such as linen, Cobb & Co are famous as in some of the most unforgiving west. But survive it did. animals and alcohol) marked the a company for their stage yet picturesque landscapes in beginning of an important time What was unromantically coaches that ran throughout the country. for many Queenslanders. referred to as ‘section eight’ of much of country Australia Some of the great ‘railway the central railway ended at and even in New Zealand. Image captions from top (left to right): Outback towns’ are those on the 370 mile (595 kilometre) The company complemented Barcaldine Railway Station – Queensland Rail; Cobb & Co Yuleba Railway Yard – the ‘central railway’ journey mark from Rockhampton, 20 the arrival of the railway into Yuleba Development Association; Yuleba of the Spirit of the Outback kilometres west of Barcaldine. what had been their territory. Goats – Yuleba Development Association

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Multicultural Queensland This year’s Multicultural diversity by promoting the an inclusive, harmonious and 30 years in a variety of paid Queensland Month, the state’s month across the Queensland united Queensland community and volunteer roles. Through largest celebration of our Rail network. The highlight were recognised. The awards her work, Anna has effectively cultural diversity was held in of Queensland Rail’s support are highly anticipated annually platformed health issues facing August and was, once again a was the two Multicultural by Queensland’s multicultural culturally and linguistically huge success. Queensland Month trains community, bringing together diverse Queenslanders, that travelled throughout the representatives from a range of including reproductive health, Queensland is a multicultural Citytrain network. community, corporate and other chronic disease, cancer success story and the month is key contributors to our state’s screening and nutrition. an opportunity to showcase and A variety of events and rich multicultural identity. celebrate our unique diversity activities were held during You can read more about the and its benefits. People from August including the Love You The gala dinner was attended inspiring 2019 winners and across the state joined together Queensland Tour by Pub Choir by over 400 guests and finalists at qld.gov.au/MQA. to perform, share, taste, listen, visiting 10 regional locations, acknowledged the winners of the learn and acknowledge that, the Multicultural Plaza Music nine categories. Queensland Rail, while we may come from Stage at the Ekka where the represented by Executive General different cultures, we all love first Ekka Citizenship Ceremony Manager People and Culture living in Queensland. was held, the Multicultural Race Rebecca Munn, was proud Day at Doomben Racecourse to present the Outstanding This year Queenslanders and the AFL’s Brisbane Lions Individual Achiever award to acknowledged the enormous and Gold Coast Suns hosted Image captions from top (left to right): Anna Voloschenko alongside Minister for Multicultural Affairs Stirling benefits multiculturalism Multicultural Rounds. the Minister for Multicultural Hinchliffe, winner Anna Voloschenko offers our state’s culture and and Executive General Manager The month concluded with Affairs Stirling Hinchliffe. As a prosperity through the theme People and Culture Rebecca Munn at the Multicultural Queensland public health practitioner and the Multicultural Queensland Awards; "We all belong". Awards where the valuable registered psychologist, Anna Branded Multicultural Queensland Month Citytrain; Citizenship Ceremony Queensland Rail once again contributions of Queenslanders has been actively involved with at the Ekka’s Multicultural Plaza Music supported Queensland’s cultural who support and promote diverse communities for over Stage, Brisbane

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OUR Something to tempt your taste buds! SUPPLIERS

Queensland Rail proudly works with many Queensland- based suppliers, retailers and farmers to bring the freshest ingredients from around the state to our customers.

Homestyle Bakeries Based in the Queensland town of Toowoomba, Now in its 30th year of supplying is accessible to all employees and a popular stop on the line of The Westlander bakery goods, the Queensland owned delivering superior customer service and train service, Homestyle Bakeries Pty Ltd is and operated business is strategically baking great tasting quality products a leading and innovative Queensland food located to manage the fresh delivery from quality ingredients. company providing quality bakery products of their entire product range. The Homestyle Bakeries stands out as and customer service. large modern facility provides bakery different from other commercial products to South East Queensland bakeries. Their vision is to be the and beyond in the school, wholesale, leading and most innovative food fundraising and retail sectors. company providing an emphasis on The product range includes bread, quality bakery products and customer bread rolls, pastries, specialty bread and service, whilst remaining a family rolls and sweet food products – many owned entity. They care about people of which Queensland Rail Travel uses and what they bake and constantly aboard their trains. strive toward providing a safe workplace and secure employment whilst At the helm of this enterprising encouraging people to increase their Company are three Owner-Directors; knowledge and skills. Lindsay Weber, Brett Pascoe and David Nicoll, who are committed not only to For a family company to have come this the Australian Baking Industry but the far, it is an exciting thought to what the development of bakery food products future will bring. that provide healthier tasty food To learn more about Homestyle choices for their customers to enjoy. Bakeries, visit homestylebake.com.au. Lindsay, Brett and David are passionate about using quality Australian and Queensland ingredients wherever possible; working with local businesses to help strengthen the economy they operate in; ensuring training

Image captions from top: Homestyle Bakeries Owner Directors – Homestyle Bake

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Something to tempt your taste buds!

EnjoySpirit toast withof preservesQueensland or raisin toast with butter $3.00

Feeling Peckish Combo $5.50 Choose from either a Muffin, Biscuits or Lamington with Tea or Coffee

TravellingSpirit First of Class? the Try Outback our Continental Breakfast with a selection of Cereals, Pastries, fresh Queensland Seasonal Fruit and Creamy Vanilla Greek Yoghurt (GF, V)

Fresh Assorted Sandwiches are also available $5.50

GrabTilt a SpinachTrain and Ricotta Roll $5.00

Early morning? Ham and Cheese Croissant $5.50

EnjoyThe the Westlander freshness of the complimentary and The in-seat Inlander snack pack throughout your journey (depending on journey travelled)

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ONBOARD MOVIES Please note entertainment options are subject to change.

yesterday This heart-warming celebration of the musical brilliance of the Beatles starts with the unlikely premise of a world that has forgotten the Fab Four and their music. When struggling singer-songwriter Jack Malik finds himself the only one who can remember classics such as Yesterday, Hey Jude and Strawberry Fields after a power blackout, he succumbs to the temptation to pass off the songs as his own. Soon the world, including real-life Ed Sheeran, is hailing him as a musical genius and he is performing to massive adoring crowds. Despite this somewhat fantastical plot, the film maintains its grip on reality as Jack struggles with accepting success built upon a lie and having to choose between fast fame and firm friendships. Fine performances by Hamish Patel as Jack and Lily James as Ellie, his childhood friend and greatest support and, of course, a soundtrack of some of the best songs ever written, make this a truly delightful two hours of entertainment.

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Spirit of Queensland Available through the in-seat on demand entertainment system. Tilt Train TOP END WEDDING THE CHAPERONE ALADDIN Pre-selected program available COMEDY | ROMANCE DRAMA ADVENTURE | FAMILY | FANTASY through overhead TV monitors. Lauren and Ned have 10 days to In the early 1920s, a Kansas woman A kind-hearted street urchin and a Music is available through in- find Lauren's mother who has gone finds her life forever changed when power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a seat audio channels. AWOL so that they can reunite her she accompanies a young dancer magic lamp that has the power to Spirit of the Outback parents and pull off their dream on her fame-seeking journey to New make their deepest wishes come true. Tablets only available in First wedding. York City. Class aboard the Spirit of the Outback.

The Westlander and The Inlander Available via hand-held tablets. Please ask your onboard staff for more details.

A range of M, PG and G-rated movies, short programmes, kids programmes and music albums GOING IN STYLE ARGO THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING COMEDY | CRIME BIOGRAPHY | DRAMA | THRILLER BIOGRAPHY | DRAMA | ROMANCE are available, depending on the service you're travelling aboard Desperate to pay the bills and come Under the cover of a Hollywood A look at the relationship between today. through for their loved ones, three producer scouting a location, a CIA the famous physicist Stephen lifelong pals risk it all in a bid to knock agent launches an operation to Hawking and his wife who defy the off the very bank that absconded rescue six Americans in Tehran during odds and break new ground in the with their money. the U.S. hostage crisis. fields of medicine and science.

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ONBOARD TV SHOWS Please note entertainment options are subject to change.

Australian Story - True Grit In this television exclusive, Australian Story takes you inside the private life of international Rugby Union star David Pocock. Filmmakers travel with the Wallabies hero back to his homeland Zimbabwe to explore the origins of the legendary passion that drives him today, both on and off the field. Introduced by surfing great Mick Fanning, the program traces the dramatic story of one of the country’s greatest sportsman from his family farm in strife-torn Zimbabwe, to his escape to Australia as a teenager and his prodigious rugby career, culminating with his stand- out performance with the Wallabies in the 2015 World Cup. Along the way, we see his dogged determination to conquer multiple challenges, from the emotional trauma of fleeing his homeland, to the injuries that threatened to derail his rugby career. Now, at 31, he is directing the same determination that has defined his life into driving social and environmental change in Australia and Africa – and he is prepared to risk his rugby career for what he believes in. TV SHOW highlights

DOC MARTIN DREAM GARDENS HARD QUIZ JULIA ZEMIRO'S DRAMA LIFESTYLE COMEDY HOME DELIVERY REALITY | DOCUMENTARY Louisa and Martin are intrigued Frank and Mary-Anne D'Aquila from Tom Gleeson is back with a fresh when Dr Timoney invites them for Essendon in Melbourne are in pursuit batch of experts on The Rocky Horror With Nicky Winmar, an AFL hero an additional therapy session. While of a family garden complete with Picture Show, the Napoleonic Wars, as her guest, Julia Zemiro travels an American tourist seeks help from pool, plants and entertaining space. Air Traffic Control and Brooklyn to Pingelly, 158 kilometres outside the GP. Nine-Nine. of Perth in the West Australian wheat belt.

MEGA AIR OLD PEOPLE'S HOME REMARKABLE PLACES THE FLASH FACTUAL FOR 4 YEAR OLDS TO EAT DRAMA DOCUMENTARY TRAVEL | FOOD This series follows high-pressure As Barry and the team work to shipments from departure to A unique social experiment that Fred Sirieix can’t help but feel the capture The Mist, they revisit the arrival and finds out how the brings together elderly people in a glamour of the city, but to him, painful night the particle accelerator people who work in this world retirement community with a group Venice is a destination better suited exploded and killed Ronnie Raymond. keep the goods moving. of 4-year-olds. Could it lead to a to romance than it is to food. better life for all?

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Family Favourites Please note entertainment options are subject to change.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 FINDING DORY 72 CUTEST ANIMALS DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD ANIMATION | ADVENTURE | ANIMATION | ADVENTURE | KIDS ANIMATION | ACTION | ADVENTURE COMEDY COMEDY A diverse group competes for this When Hiccup discovers Toothless isn't Continuing the story of Max and his The friendly but forgetful blue tang episode's king of cuteness, from the the only Night Fury, he must seek pet friends, following their secret lives fish, Dory, begins a search for her koala to the gorilla and a dark horse "The Hidden World", a secret Dragon after their owners leave them for work long-lost parents, and everyone learns candidate, the octopus. Utopia before a hired tyrant named or school each day. a few things about the real meaning Grimmel finds it first. of family along the way. Music Highlights

MEGHAN TRAINOR MARK RONSON MICHAEL JACKSON DARLENE LOVE TITLE LATE NIGHT FEELINGS THRILLER INTRODUCING DARLENE LOVE Title debuted at number 1 on the Late Night Feelings comes after a Thriller explores similar genres to The first new album of original songs ARIA Albums Chart, with “All About landmark year for Mark, winning an those of 'Off the Wall,' including pop, in 27 years from the renowned That Bass" certified 9X Platinum in Academy Award, Golden Globe and R&B, rock, post-disco, funk, and adult vocalist; one of the most prolific the US. Grammy Award. contemporary music. backup singers of all time.

HARRY CONNICK, JR. OLGA PERETYATKO MILES DAVIS SAVAGE GARDEN THAT WOULD BE ME MOZART + KIND OF BLUE SAVAGE GARDEN For the first time in his career, Harry Russian soprano Olga Peretyatko sings From the opening bass vamp of “So Savage Garden is among the most took a step outside his musical arias by Mozart as well as discoveries What” to the muted trumpet lines successful Australian recording artists comfort zone to work in the studio by his three contemporaries Traetta, on “Blue in Green”, Kind of Blue is of all time with sales in excess of 20 with two external producers. Paisiello and Martín y Soler. ingrained in every jazz musician’s DNA. million albums. Tilt Train Radio Highlights

HOT TRAX AVAILABLE ON CHANNEL 4 Mix of today’s latest hits and 00s

CRUISE AVAILABLE ON CHANNEL 5 Compilation of smooth jazz and easy listening music

COMEDY CLUB AVAILABLE ON CHANNEL 6 Just for laughs with a collection of comedy from around the world

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Tilt Spirit of Spirit of the The Westlander Movie/TV Show Genre Rating Train Queensland Outback The Inlander Aladdin Adventure | Family | Fantasy PG

ARGO Biography | Drama | Thriller M

Becoming Jane Biography | Drama | Romance PG

Galaxy Quest Adventure | Comedy | Sci-Fi PG

Going In Style Comedy | Crime M

Little Comedy | Fantasy | Romance PG

National Treasure: Book of Secrets Action | Adventure | Mystery PG

Poms Comedy | Drama | Sport PG movies Red Joan Biography | Drama | Romance M

The Chaperone Drama PG

The Theory of Everything Biography | Drama | Romance PG

Top End Wedding Comedy | Romance M

Yesterday Comedy | Fantasy | Music M

Aussie BBQ Heroes Reality PG

Australian Story - True Grit Documentary PG

Back Roads Regional Australia G

Doc Martin Drama PG

Dream Gardens Lifestyle G

Escape From The City Lifestyle | Regional Australia G

Hard Quiz Comedy PG

Impress Me Comedy PG

Inside IKEA Factual | Reality PG

Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery Reality | Documentary PG

Mega Air Factual PG TV shows Old People's Home For 4 Year Olds Documentary G

Ottolenghi's Mediterranean Feast Food and Culture G

Outnumbered Comedy PG

Remarkable Places To Eat Travel | Food G

The Herbert Brothers Reality PG

The Flash Drama PG

Winners and Losers Drama PG

72 Cutest Animals Kids G

Finding Dory Animation | Adventure | Comedy G

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Animation | Action | Adventure PG

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family Nanogirl and the Imaginauts Kids The Secret Life of Pets 2 Animation | Adventure | Comedy PG Meghan Trainor – Title Music Album Mark Ronson – Late Night Feelings Music Album Michael Jackson – Thriller Music Album Darlene Love – Introducing Darlene Love Music Album Harry Connick, Jr. – That Would Be Me Music Album Olga Peretyatko – Mozart + Music Album Miles Davis – Kind Of Blue Music Album music Savage Garden – Savage Garden Music Album HOT TRAX – mix of today’s hits and old school Channel 4 CRUISE – easy listening and smooth jazz Channel 5 COMEDY CLUB – a collection of comedy sketches Channel 6 SHUFFLE – Jukebox classic hits from the 70s to 90s Channel 7

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ACROSS 2. Hook-shaped confectionery, ... cane 4. Christmas song, Jingle ... 5. Satin strip for a present 8. Twists 9. Christmas tree topper 12. Tiny twinkling ornaments, ... lights 14. Wine gums & fruit drops 16. Heavenly being 17. "City sidewalks, busy sidewalks; Dressed in holiday style; In the air; There's a feeling of Christmas," begins the song... Bells(6) 20. Crackers (3,4) 23. "All I want for Christmas is my ... front teeth" 24. Wax light 25. How many drummers were drumming (along with the eleven pipers piping) 26. The Holly And The ... 27. Wreath colour

DOWN 1. Who, according to the song, was kissing mommy underneath the mistletoe 3. Reply to Virginia's famous letter to the New York Sun 4. Small fruits 6. Spheres 7. Handheld firework 8. What you hang by the chimney 10. "And so up to the housetop the reindeer soon flew, with the sleigh full of ... and St Nicholas too" 11. Xmas glitter 12. Metallic paper 13. Home-made decoration, paper ... 15. Yuletide fir, Christmas ... 17. "In the meadow we can build a ...; And pretend that he's a circus clown," went Winter Wonderland 18. Frilly fabric 19. Santa's favourite colour 20. Gift adornment 21. How many partridges my true love sent to me 22. Great for tying up packages

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QueenslandCoastal Services Rail Travel Long Distance Timetable Timetable effective 15 October 2018

Brisbane to Cairns Northbound Coastal Services Cairns to Brisbane Southbound Coastal Services

Departing Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Departing Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Train Number QTT 501 QTT 105 QTT 711 QTT 501 QTT 104 QTT 511 QTT 457 QTT 106 QTT 711 QTT 501 QTT 711 QTT 501 QTT 105 QTT 711 QTT 501 QTT 457 QTT 106 QTT 501 QTT 511 Train Number QTT 812 QTT 602 QTT 205 QTT 812 QTT 602 QTT 359 QTT 602 QTT 204 QTT 812 QTT 602 QTT 206 QTT 812 QTT 602 QTT 359 QTT 205 QTT 812 QTT 602 QTT 602 QTT 204

Rockhampton Spirit of Bundaberg Rockhampton Spirit of Rockhampton Spirit of the Spirit of Bundaberg Rockhampton Bundaberg Rockhampton Spirit of Bundaberg Rockhampton Spirit of the Spirit of Rockhampton Rockhampton Train Service Bundaberg Rockhampton Spirit of Bundaberg Rockhampton Spirit of the Rockhampton Spirit of Bundaberg Rockhampton Spirit of Bundaberg Rockhampton Spirit of the Spirit of Bundaberg Rockhampton Rockhampton Spirit of Tilt Train Queensland Tilt Train Tilt Train Queensland Tilt Train Outback Queensland Tilt Train Tilt Train Tilt Train Tilt Train Queensland Tilt Train Tilt Train Outback Queensland Tilt Train Tilt Train Train Service Tilt Train Tilt Train Queensland Tilt Train Tilt Train Outback Tilt Train Queensland Tilt Train Tilt Train Queensland Tilt Train Tilt Train Outback Queensland Tilt Train Tilt Train Tilt Train Queensland

Brisbane (Roma St) 11.00am 3.45pm 4.55pm 11.00am 3.45pm 4.55pm 6.10pm 3.45pm 4.55pm 11.00am 4.55pm 11.00am 3.45pm 4.55pm 11.00am 1.55pm 3.45pm 11.00am 4.55pm Cairns 8.35am 8.35am 8.35am 8.35am 8.35am Caboolture 11.45am 4.35pm 5.45pm 11.45am 4.35pm 5.42pm 7.06pm 4.35pm 5.45pm 11.45am 5.45pm 11.45am 4.35pm 5.45pm 11.45am 2.52pm 4.35pm 11.45am 5.42pm Gordonvale ^ 9.01am 9.01am 9.01am 9.01am 9.01am Landsborough ^ 12.09pm - 6.08pm 12.09pm - 6.08pm - - 6.08pm 12.09pm 6.08pm 12.09pm - 6.08pm 12.09pm - - 12.09pm 6.08pm Babinda ^ 9.45am 9.45am 9.45am 9.45am 9.45am Nambour 12.35pm 5.31pm 6.38pm 12.35pm 5.31pm 6.38pm 8.23pm 5.31pm 6.38pm 12.35pm 6.38pm 12.35pm 5.31pm 6.38pm 12.35pm 4.19pm 5.31pm 12.35pm 6.38pm Innisfail 10.18am 10.18am 10.18am 10.18am 10.18am Cooroy ^ 12.58pm 5.54pm 6.58pm 12.58pm 5.54pm 6.58pm 8.49pm 5.54pm 6.58pm 12.58pm 6.58pm 12.58pm 5.54pm 6.58pm 12.58pm 4.49pm 5.54pm 12.58pm 6.58pm Tully arrive ^ 11.15am 11.15am 11.15am 11.15am 11.15am Gympie North arrive ------9.35pm ------5.35pm - - - Tully ^ 11.25am 11.25am 11.25am 11.25am 11.25am Gympie North 1.37pm 6.28pm 7.29pm 1.37pm 6.28pm 7.29pm 9.45 pm 6.28pm 7.29pm 1.37pm 7.29pm 1.37pm 6.28pm 7.29pm 1.37pm 5.45pm 6.28pm 1.37pm 7.29pm Cardwell ^ 12.09am 12.09am 12.09am 12.09am 12.09am Maryborough West 2.40pm 7.29pm 8.28pm 2.40pm 7.29pm 8.28pm 11.05pm 7.29pm 8.28pm 2.40pm 8.28pm 2.40pm 7.29pm 8.28pm 2.40pm 7.05pm 7.29pm 2.40pm 8.28pm Ingham ^ 1.01pm 1.01pm 1.01pm 1.01pm 1.01pm Howard ^ 2.58pm - 8.46pm 2.58pm - 8.46pm - - 8.46pm 2.58pm 8.46pm 2.58pm - 8.46pm 2.58pm - - 2.58pm 8.46pm Townsville arrive 2.39pm 2.39pm 2.39pm 2.39pm 2.39pm Bundaberg 3.31pm 8.22pm 9.25pm 3.31pm 8.22pm 9.25pm 12.13am 8.22pm 9.25pm 3.31pm 9.25pm 3.31pm 8.22pm 9.25pm 3.31pm 8.36pm 8.22pm 3.31pm 9.25pm Townsville 2.54pm 2.54pm 2.54pm 2.54pm 2.54pm Miriam Vale ^ 4.35pm 9.36pm ---- 4.35pm 9.36pm 10.36pm 1.44am 9.36pm ---- 4.35pm ---- 4.35pm 9.36pm ---- 4.35pm 10.07pm 9.36pm 4.35pm 10.36pm Giru ^ 3.31pm 3.31pm 3.31pm 3.31pm 3.31pm Gladstone arrive ------2.36am - - - - - 10.59pm - - - Ayr 3.57pm 3.57pm 3.57pm 3.57pm 3.57pm Gladstone 5.12pm 10.23pm 5.12pm 10.23pm 11.17pm 2.46am 10.23pm 5.12pm 5.12pm 10.23pm 5.12pm 11.09pm 10.23pm 5.12pm 11.17pm Home Hill ^ 4.14pm 4.14pm 4.14pm 4.14pm 4.14pm Mount Larcom ^ 5.38pm 10.57pm 5.38pm 10.57pm 11.44pm 3.19am 10.57pm 5.38pm 5.38pm 10.57pm 5.38pm 11.42pm 10.57pm 5.38pm 11.44pm Bowen ^ 5.20pm 5.20pm 5.20pm 5.20pm 5.20pm Service Rockhampton arrive 6.45pm 12.01am 6.45pm 12.01am 12.30am 4.20am 12.01am 6.45pm 6.45pm 12.01am 6.45pm 12.43am 12.01am 6.45pm 12.30am Proserpine arrive 6.01pm 6.01pm 6.01pm 6.01pm 6.01pm Service comes Rockhampton ---- 12.11am ---- 12.11am ---- 4.40am 12.11am ------12.11am ---- 1.03am 12.11am ------Proserpine 6.11pm comes 6.11pm 6.11pm from 6.11pm 6.11pm St Lawrence ^ 2.30am 2.30am 2.30am 2.30am 2.30am Mackay arrive 7.36pm from 7.36pm 7.36pm Longreach 7.36pm 7.36pm Service Service Longreach on Carmila ^ 3.07am 3.07am 3.07am 3.07am 3.07am continues continues Mackay 7.56pm on Monday 7.56pm 7.56pm Thursday 7.56pm 7.56pm Sarina ^ 4.00am 4.00am to 4.00am 4.00am to 4.00am Sarina ^ 8.27pm travelling 8.27pm 8.27pm travelling 8.27pm 8.27pm Longreach Longreach eastbound. eastbound. Mackay arrive 4.34am 4.34am 4.34am 4.34am 4.34am Carmila ^ 9.15pm 9.15pm 9.15pm 9.15pm 9.15pm travelling travelling Mackay 4.54am 4.54am westbound. 4.54am 4.54am westbound. 4.54am St Lawrence ^ 9.50pm 9.50pm 9.50pm 9.50pm 9.50pm Proserpine arrive 6.22am 6.22am 6.22am 6.22am 6.22am Rockhampton arrive ---- 12.29am ---- 12.57am ---- 12.29am ---- 12.29am ---- 12.57am 12.29am ------12.29am Proserpine 6.32am 6.32am 6.32am 6.32am 6.32am Rockhampton 7.10am 12.39am 7.10am 1.17am 7.10am 12.39am 7.10am 12.39am 7.10am 1.17am 12.39am 7.10am 7.10am 12.39am Bowen ^ 7.09am 7.09am 7.09am 7.09am 7.09am Mount Larcom ^ 7.58am 1.29am 7.58am 2.25am 7.58am 1.29am 7.58am 1.29am 7.58am 2.25am 1.29am 7.58am 7.58am 1.29am Home Hill ^ 8.18am 8.18am 8.18am 8.18am 8.18am Gladstone arrive - - - 2.58am - - - - - 2.58am - - - - Ayr 8.32am 8.32am 8.32am 8.32am 8.32am Gladstone 8.26am 2.02am 8.26am 3.08am 8.26am 2.02am 8.26am 2.02am 8.26am 3.08am 2.02am 8.26am 8.26am 2.02am Giru ^ 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am Miriam Vale ^ ---- 9.06am 2.46am ---- 9.06am 4.01am 9.06am 2.46am ---- 9.06am 2.46am ---- 9.06am 4.01am 2.46am ---- 9.06am 9.06am 2.46am Townsville arrive 9.38am 9.38am 9.38am 9.38am 9.38am Bundaberg 5.15am 10.05am 3.52am 5.15am 10.05am 5.26am 10.05am 3.52am 5.15am 10.05am 3.52am 5.15am 10.05am 5.26am 3.52am 5.15am 10.05am 10.05am 3.52am Townsville 9.53am 9.53am 9.53am 9.53am 9.53am Howard ^ 5.46am 10.42am - 5.46am 10.42am - 10.42am - 5.46am 10.42am - 5.46am 10.42am - - 5.46am 10.42am 10.42am - Ingham ^ 11.26am 11.26am 11.26am 11.26am 11.26am Maryborough West 6.01am 10.58am 4.50am 6.01am 10.58am 6.35am 10.58am 4.50am 6.01am 10.58am 4.50am 6.01am 10.58am 6.35am 4.50am 6.01am 10.58am 10.58am 4.50am Cardwell ^ 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm Gympie North arrive - - - - - 8.01am ------8.01am - - - - - Tully arrive ^ 1.47pm 1.47pm 1.47pm 1.47pm 1.47pm Gympie North 7.01am 12.05pm 6.08am 7.01am 12.05pm 8.11am 12.05pm 6.08am 7.01am 12.05pm 6.08am 7.01am 12.05pm 8.11am 6.08am 7.01am 12.05pm 12.05pm 6.08am Tully ^ 1.57pm 1.57pm 1.57pm 1.57pm 1.57pm Cooroy ^ 7.37am 12.40pm 6.42am 7.37am 12.40pm 8.56am 12.40pm 6.42am 7.37am 12.40pm 6.42am 7.37am 12.40pm 8.56am 6.42am 7.37am 12.40pm 12.40pm 6.42am Innisfail 2.46pm 2.46pm 2.46pm 2.46pm 2.46pm Nambour 7.57am 1.02pm 7.05am 7.57am 1.02pm 9.25am 1.02pm 7.05am 7.57am 1.02pm 7.05am 7.57am 1.02pm 9.25am 7.05am 7.57am 1.02pm 1.02pm 7.05am Babinda ^ 3.23pm 3.23pm 3.23pm 3.23pm 3.23pm Landsborough ^ 8.23am 1.30pm - 8.23am 1.30pm - 1.30pm - 8.23am 1.30pm - 8.23am 1.30pm - - 8.23am 1.30pm 1.30pm - Gordonvale ^ 4.01pm 4.01pm 4.01pm 4.01pm 4.01pm Caboolture 8.57am 1.59pm 8.17am 8.57am 1.59pm 10.44am 1.59pm 8.17am 8.57am 1.59pm 8.17am 8.57am 1.59pm 10.44am 8.17am 8.57am 1.59pm 1.59pm 8.17am Cairns arrive 4.30pm 4.30pm 4.30pm 4.30pm 4.30pm Brisbane (Roma St) arrive 9.55am 2.50pm 9.20am 9.55am 2.50pm 11.55am 2.50pm 9.20am 9.55am 2.50pm 9.20am 9.55am 2.50pm 11.55am 9.20am 9.55am 2.50pm 2.50pm 9.20am

Arriving Monday Tuesday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Friday Saturday Sunday Sunday Monday Arriving Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday Monday

Brisbane to Longreach Westbound Longreach to Brisbane Eastbound Brisbane to Charleville Westbound Charleville to Brisbane Eastbound Townsville to Mount Isa Westbound Mount Isa to Townsville Eastbound Queensland Rail Travel Network Map Departing Tuesday Saturday Departing Monday & Thursday Departing Tuesday & Thursday Departing Wednesday & Friday Departing Wednesday & Saturday Departing Thursday & Sunday Key Train Number QTT 457 QTT 457 Train Number QTT 359 Train Number WES 486 Train Number WES 307 Train Number WES 434 Train Number WES 331 Spirit of Queensland Spirit of the Spirit of the Train Service Spirit of the Outback Tilt Train (Brisbane to Rockhampton) Train Service Outback Outback Train Service The Westlander Train Service The Westlander Train Service The Inlander Train Service The Inlander Tilt Train (Brisbane to Bundaberg) Brisbane (Roma St) 6.10pm 1.55 pm Longreach 10.00am Brisbane (Roma St) 7.15pm Charleville 6.15pm Townsville 12.40pm Mt Isa 1.30pm Spirit of the Outback The Westlander Ilfracombe ^ 10.32am ^ ^ ^ Caboolture 7.06pm 2.52pm Corinda 7.45pm Morven 7.55pm Charters Towers arrive 3.30pm Duchess arrive 3.05pm The Inlander Nambour 8.23pm 4.19pm Barcaldine arrive ^ 12.07pm Ipswich 8.13pm Mitchell ^ 9.45pm Charters Towers 3.40pm Duchess ^ 3.15pm Gul ander Kuranda Scenic Railway ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Cooroy 8.49pm 4.49pm Barcaldine 12.27pm Rosewood 8.32pm Roma arrive 11.25pm Pentland 5.35pm Cloncurry arrive 5.35pm City network connection Cape York Railbus Coach Connections Gympie North arrive 9.35pm 5.35pm Jericho ^ 2.03pm Laidley ^ 9.02pm Roma 11.35pm Torrens Creek ^ 6.35pm Cloncurry ^ 5.45pm Peninsula Train station Gympie North 9.45pm 5.45pm Alpha arrive ^ 3.08pm Gatton ^ 9.14pm Thursday & Saturday Hughenden arrive ^ 8.05pm Julia Creek ^ 8.55pm Coral Sea RailBus Coach Connection Diagrammatic map - not to scale Maryborough West 11.05pm 7.05pm Alpha ^ 3.18pm Helidon ^ 9.30pm Wallumbilla * 12.20am Hughenden ^ 8.20pm Richmond ^ 11.58pm Wednesday Anakie ^ 6.30pm Toowoomba arrive 11.05pm Yuleba ^ 12.40am Richmond arrive ^ 1035pm Friday & Monday Kuranda ^ ^ ^ Bundaberg 12.13am 8.36pm Emerald arrive 7.23pm Toowoomba 11.25pm Miles 2.10am Richmond 10.45pm Hughenden arrive 2.25am Freshwater Miriam Vale ^ 1.44am 10.07pm Emerald 7.33pm Wednesday & Friday Chinchilla arrive 3.05am Thursday & Sunday Hughenden ^ 2.40am Cairns Gladstone arrive 2.36am 10.59pm Blackwater ^ 9.10pm Oakey ^ 12.10am Chinchilla 3.15am Julia Creek arrive ^ 1.55am Torrens Creek ^ 4.05am Gordonvale Babinda ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Gladstone 2.46am 11.09pm Bluff 9.29pm Dalby 1.17am Dalby 4.47am Julia Creek 2.10am Pentland 5.00am Normanton Innisfail Great Mount Larcom ^ 3.19am 11.42pm Duaringa ^ 10.35pm Chinchilla 2.35am Oakey^ 5.55am Cloncurry arrive ^ 5.00am Charters Towers arrive 6.55am Blackbull Tully Barrier Reef Sunday Tuesday & Friday Miles ^ 3.25am Toowoomba arrive 6.50am Cloncurry ^ 5.20am Charters Towers 7.05am Croydon Cardwell Ingham Rockhampton arrive 4.20am 12.43am Rockhampton arrive 12.57am Yuleba ^ 4.57am Toowoomba 7.00am Duchess ^ 7.45am Townsville arrive 10.10am Magnetic Island Townsville * ^ Rockhampton 4.40am 1.03am Rockhampton 1.17am Wallumbilla 5.20am Helidon 8.40am Mount Isa arrive 9.35am Arriving Friday & Monday Giru Ayr ^ ^ ^ Duchess Cloncurry Julia Creek Torrens Creek Duaringa 6.29am 2.52am MountLarcom 2.25am Roma arrive 6.05am Gatton 9.00am Arriving Thursday & Sunday Mt Isa Richmond Hughenden Pentland Charters Towers Home Hill

^ ^ Bowen Bluff 7.30am 3.53am Gladstonearrive 2.58am Roma 6.15am Laidley 9.15am Whitsunday Islands ^ ^ ^ Blackwater 7.50am 4.13am Gladstone 3.08am Mitchell arrive 7.55am Rosewood 9.50am Proserpine Airlie Beach ^ ^ Emerald arrive 9.30am 5.52am Miriam Vale 4.01am Mitchell 8.05am Ipswich 10.12am Cairns to Kuranda Kuranda to Cairns Mackay Paci c Ocean Emerald 9.40am 6.02am Bundaberg 5.26am Morven ^ 9.55am Corinda ^ 10.50am Departing Daily Daily Departing Daily Daily ^ Sarina Anakie 10.30am 6.52am Maryborough West 6.35am Charleville arrive 11.45am Brisbane (Roma St) arrive 11.25am Train Number 3K30 3K32 Train Number 3C61 3C65 QUEENSLAND Carmila Alpha arrive ^ 1.30pm 9.52am Gympie North arrive 8.01am Kuranda Scenic Kuranda Scenic Kuranda Scenic Kuranda Scenic Arriving Wednesday & Friday Arriving Thursday & Saturday Train Service Train Service Railway Railway Railway Railway St Lawrence Alpha ^ 1.50pm 10.12am Gympie North 8.11am Cairns 8.30am 9.30am Kuranda 2.00pm 3.30pm Jericho ^ 2.59pm 11.21am Cooroy ^ 8.56am Freshwater 8.55am 9.55am Freshwater 3.32pm 5.02pm Winton ^ Barcaldine arrive 4.35pm 12.56pm Nambour 9.25am LongreachIlfracombe Barcaldine Jericho Alpha Anakie Emerald Blackwater Blu Duaringa Kuranda arrive 10.25am 11.25am Cairns arrive 3.55pm 5.25pm Barcaldine ^ 4.55pm 1.16pm Caboolture 10.44am More information Rockhampton Arriving Daily Arriving Daily Mt Larcom ^ Daily Daily Ilfracombe 6.33pm 2.54pm Brisbane (Roma St) 11.55am Gladstone Longreach arrive 7.20pm 3.40pm Arriving Tuesday & Friday Miriam Vale For bookings, timetable or fare enquiries: Bundaberg Arriving Wednesday Sunday Normanton to Croydon Croydon to Normanton Howard Lady Elliot Island Long distance services: 1800 TRAINS (1800 872467) 7am -7pm daily Departing Wednesday Departing Thursday Fraser Island Hervey Bay Timetable Key Train Number 5U02 Train Number 5D01 or visit queenslandrailtravel.com.au Maryborough West ^ Is a station that will only be stopped at if reservations have been pre-booked Train Service Gulflander Train Service Gulflander Gympie North ---- Refer to the time listed before/after this symbol for start/finish of journey. Gympie Cooroy Charleville Tourist trains: Kuranda Scenic Railway or Gulflander1800 577 245 Normanton 8.30am Croydon 8.30am MorvenMitchellRoma WallumbillaYuleba Miles ChinchillaDalbyOakey * Services will not set down or pick up at Wallumbilla station. Contact Queensland Rail Travel for transfer options. Nambour Sunshine Coast Cooladdi Landsborough RailBus Coach Connection Blackbull 11.45am Blackbull 10.45am 7am - 4.30pm daily or visit ksr.com.au / gulflander.com.au Cheepie Caboolture ToowoombaHelidonGattonLaidleyRosewoodIpswich Corinda Note: Short sector timetable booking restrictions apply. Croydon arrive 1.30pm Normanton arrive 1.30pm Quilpie Wyandra Brisbane Times are subject to change, please view the website for current service updates. Arriving Wednesday Arriving Thursday Cunnamulla Gold Coast queenslandrailtravel.com.au For service updates, visit queenslandrailtravel.com.au 24-hour arrivals information please call 1800 803 009 NEW SOUTH WALES

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QueenslandCoastal Services Rail Travel Long Distance Timetable Timetable effective 15 October 2018

Brisbane to Cairns Northbound Coastal Services Cairns to Brisbane Southbound Coastal Services

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Train Number QTT 501 QTT 105 QTT 711 QTT 501 QTT 104 QTT 511 QTT 457 QTT 106 QTT 711 QTT 501 QTT 711 QTT 501 QTT 105 QTT 711 QTT 501 QTT 457 QTT 106 QTT 501 QTT 511 Train Number QTT 812 QTT 602 QTT 205 QTT 812 QTT 602 QTT 359 QTT 602 QTT 204 QTT 812 QTT 602 QTT 206 QTT 812 QTT 602 QTT 359 QTT 205 QTT 812 QTT 602 QTT 602 QTT 204

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Brisbane (Roma St) 11.00am 3.45pm 4.55pm 11.00am 3.45pm 4.55pm 6.10pm 3.45pm 4.55pm 11.00am 4.55pm 11.00am 3.45pm 4.55pm 11.00am 1.55pm 3.45pm 11.00am 4.55pm Cairns 8.35am 8.35am 8.35am 8.35am 8.35am Caboolture 11.45am 4.35pm 5.45pm 11.45am 4.35pm 5.42pm 7.06pm 4.35pm 5.45pm 11.45am 5.45pm 11.45am 4.35pm 5.45pm 11.45am 2.52pm 4.35pm 11.45am 5.42pm Gordonvale ^ 9.01am 9.01am 9.01am 9.01am 9.01am Landsborough ^ 12.09pm - 6.08pm 12.09pm - 6.08pm - - 6.08pm 12.09pm 6.08pm 12.09pm - 6.08pm 12.09pm - - 12.09pm 6.08pm Babinda ^ 9.45am 9.45am 9.45am 9.45am 9.45am Nambour 12.35pm 5.31pm 6.38pm 12.35pm 5.31pm 6.38pm 8.23pm 5.31pm 6.38pm 12.35pm 6.38pm 12.35pm 5.31pm 6.38pm 12.35pm 4.19pm 5.31pm 12.35pm 6.38pm Innisfail 10.18am 10.18am 10.18am 10.18am 10.18am Cooroy ^ 12.58pm 5.54pm 6.58pm 12.58pm 5.54pm 6.58pm 8.49pm 5.54pm 6.58pm 12.58pm 6.58pm 12.58pm 5.54pm 6.58pm 12.58pm 4.49pm 5.54pm 12.58pm 6.58pm Tully arrive ^ 11.15am 11.15am 11.15am 11.15am 11.15am Gympie North arrive ------9.35pm ------5.35pm - - - Tully ^ 11.25am 11.25am 11.25am 11.25am 11.25am Gympie North 1.37pm 6.28pm 7.29pm 1.37pm 6.28pm 7.29pm 9.45 pm 6.28pm 7.29pm 1.37pm 7.29pm 1.37pm 6.28pm 7.29pm 1.37pm 5.45pm 6.28pm 1.37pm 7.29pm Cardwell ^ 12.09am 12.09am 12.09am 12.09am 12.09am Maryborough West 2.40pm 7.29pm 8.28pm 2.40pm 7.29pm 8.28pm 11.05pm 7.29pm 8.28pm 2.40pm 8.28pm 2.40pm 7.29pm 8.28pm 2.40pm 7.05pm 7.29pm 2.40pm 8.28pm Ingham ^ 1.01pm 1.01pm 1.01pm 1.01pm 1.01pm Howard ^ 2.58pm - 8.46pm 2.58pm - 8.46pm - - 8.46pm 2.58pm 8.46pm 2.58pm - 8.46pm 2.58pm - - 2.58pm 8.46pm Townsville arrive 2.39pm 2.39pm 2.39pm 2.39pm 2.39pm Bundaberg 3.31pm 8.22pm 9.25pm 3.31pm 8.22pm 9.25pm 12.13am 8.22pm 9.25pm 3.31pm 9.25pm 3.31pm 8.22pm 9.25pm 3.31pm 8.36pm 8.22pm 3.31pm 9.25pm Townsville 2.54pm 2.54pm 2.54pm 2.54pm 2.54pm Miriam Vale ^ 4.35pm 9.36pm ---- 4.35pm 9.36pm 10.36pm 1.44am 9.36pm ---- 4.35pm ---- 4.35pm 9.36pm ---- 4.35pm 10.07pm 9.36pm 4.35pm 10.36pm Giru ^ 3.31pm 3.31pm 3.31pm 3.31pm 3.31pm Gladstone arrive ------2.36am - - - - - 10.59pm - - - Ayr 3.57pm 3.57pm 3.57pm 3.57pm 3.57pm Gladstone 5.12pm 10.23pm 5.12pm 10.23pm 11.17pm 2.46am 10.23pm 5.12pm 5.12pm 10.23pm 5.12pm 11.09pm 10.23pm 5.12pm 11.17pm Home Hill ^ 4.14pm 4.14pm 4.14pm 4.14pm 4.14pm Mount Larcom ^ 5.38pm 10.57pm 5.38pm 10.57pm 11.44pm 3.19am 10.57pm 5.38pm 5.38pm 10.57pm 5.38pm 11.42pm 10.57pm 5.38pm 11.44pm Bowen ^ 5.20pm 5.20pm 5.20pm 5.20pm 5.20pm Service Rockhampton arrive 6.45pm 12.01am 6.45pm 12.01am 12.30am 4.20am 12.01am 6.45pm 6.45pm 12.01am 6.45pm 12.43am 12.01am 6.45pm 12.30am Proserpine arrive 6.01pm 6.01pm 6.01pm 6.01pm 6.01pm Service comes Rockhampton ---- 12.11am ---- 12.11am ---- 4.40am 12.11am ------12.11am ---- 1.03am 12.11am ------Proserpine 6.11pm comes 6.11pm 6.11pm from 6.11pm 6.11pm St Lawrence ^ 2.30am 2.30am 2.30am 2.30am 2.30am Mackay arrive 7.36pm from 7.36pm 7.36pm Longreach 7.36pm 7.36pm Service Service Longreach on Carmila ^ 3.07am 3.07am 3.07am 3.07am 3.07am continues continues Mackay 7.56pm on Monday 7.56pm 7.56pm Thursday 7.56pm 7.56pm Sarina ^ 4.00am 4.00am to 4.00am 4.00am to 4.00am Sarina ^ 8.27pm travelling 8.27pm 8.27pm travelling 8.27pm 8.27pm Longreach Longreach eastbound. eastbound. Mackay arrive 4.34am 4.34am 4.34am 4.34am 4.34am Carmila ^ 9.15pm 9.15pm 9.15pm 9.15pm 9.15pm travelling travelling Mackay 4.54am 4.54am westbound. 4.54am 4.54am westbound. 4.54am St Lawrence ^ 9.50pm 9.50pm 9.50pm 9.50pm 9.50pm Proserpine arrive 6.22am 6.22am 6.22am 6.22am 6.22am Rockhampton arrive ---- 12.29am ---- 12.57am ---- 12.29am ---- 12.29am ---- 12.57am 12.29am ------12.29am Proserpine 6.32am 6.32am 6.32am 6.32am 6.32am Rockhampton 7.10am 12.39am 7.10am 1.17am 7.10am 12.39am 7.10am 12.39am 7.10am 1.17am 12.39am 7.10am 7.10am 12.39am Bowen ^ 7.09am 7.09am 7.09am 7.09am 7.09am Mount Larcom ^ 7.58am 1.29am 7.58am 2.25am 7.58am 1.29am 7.58am 1.29am 7.58am 2.25am 1.29am 7.58am 7.58am 1.29am Home Hill ^ 8.18am 8.18am 8.18am 8.18am 8.18am Gladstone arrive - - - 2.58am - - - - - 2.58am - - - - Ayr 8.32am 8.32am 8.32am 8.32am 8.32am Gladstone 8.26am 2.02am 8.26am 3.08am 8.26am 2.02am 8.26am 2.02am 8.26am 3.08am 2.02am 8.26am 8.26am 2.02am Giru ^ 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am Miriam Vale ^ ---- 9.06am 2.46am ---- 9.06am 4.01am 9.06am 2.46am ---- 9.06am 2.46am ---- 9.06am 4.01am 2.46am ---- 9.06am 9.06am 2.46am Townsville arrive 9.38am 9.38am 9.38am 9.38am 9.38am Bundaberg 5.15am 10.05am 3.52am 5.15am 10.05am 5.26am 10.05am 3.52am 5.15am 10.05am 3.52am 5.15am 10.05am 5.26am 3.52am 5.15am 10.05am 10.05am 3.52am Townsville 9.53am 9.53am 9.53am 9.53am 9.53am Howard ^ 5.46am 10.42am - 5.46am 10.42am - 10.42am - 5.46am 10.42am - 5.46am 10.42am - - 5.46am 10.42am 10.42am - Ingham ^ 11.26am 11.26am 11.26am 11.26am 11.26am Maryborough West 6.01am 10.58am 4.50am 6.01am 10.58am 6.35am 10.58am 4.50am 6.01am 10.58am 4.50am 6.01am 10.58am 6.35am 4.50am 6.01am 10.58am 10.58am 4.50am Cardwell ^ 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm Gympie North arrive - - - - - 8.01am ------8.01am - - - - - Tully arrive ^ 1.47pm 1.47pm 1.47pm 1.47pm 1.47pm Gympie North 7.01am 12.05pm 6.08am 7.01am 12.05pm 8.11am 12.05pm 6.08am 7.01am 12.05pm 6.08am 7.01am 12.05pm 8.11am 6.08am 7.01am 12.05pm 12.05pm 6.08am Tully ^ 1.57pm 1.57pm 1.57pm 1.57pm 1.57pm Cooroy ^ 7.37am 12.40pm 6.42am 7.37am 12.40pm 8.56am 12.40pm 6.42am 7.37am 12.40pm 6.42am 7.37am 12.40pm 8.56am 6.42am 7.37am 12.40pm 12.40pm 6.42am Innisfail 2.46pm 2.46pm 2.46pm 2.46pm 2.46pm Nambour 7.57am 1.02pm 7.05am 7.57am 1.02pm 9.25am 1.02pm 7.05am 7.57am 1.02pm 7.05am 7.57am 1.02pm 9.25am 7.05am 7.57am 1.02pm 1.02pm 7.05am Babinda ^ 3.23pm 3.23pm 3.23pm 3.23pm 3.23pm Landsborough ^ 8.23am 1.30pm - 8.23am 1.30pm - 1.30pm - 8.23am 1.30pm - 8.23am 1.30pm - - 8.23am 1.30pm 1.30pm - Gordonvale ^ 4.01pm 4.01pm 4.01pm 4.01pm 4.01pm Caboolture 8.57am 1.59pm 8.17am 8.57am 1.59pm 10.44am 1.59pm 8.17am 8.57am 1.59pm 8.17am 8.57am 1.59pm 10.44am 8.17am 8.57am 1.59pm 1.59pm 8.17am Cairns arrive 4.30pm 4.30pm 4.30pm 4.30pm 4.30pm Brisbane (Roma St) arrive 9.55am 2.50pm 9.20am 9.55am 2.50pm 11.55am 2.50pm 9.20am 9.55am 2.50pm 9.20am 9.55am 2.50pm 11.55am 9.20am 9.55am 2.50pm 2.50pm 9.20am

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Brisbane to Longreach Westbound Longreach to Brisbane Eastbound Brisbane to Charleville Westbound Charleville to Brisbane Eastbound Townsville to Mount Isa Westbound Mount Isa to Townsville Eastbound Queensland Rail Travel Network Map Departing Tuesday Saturday Departing Monday & Thursday Departing Tuesday & Thursday Departing Wednesday & Friday Departing Wednesday & Saturday Departing Thursday & Sunday Key Train Number QTT 457 QTT 457 Train Number QTT 359 Train Number WES 486 Train Number WES 307 Train Number WES 434 Train Number WES 331 Spirit of Queensland Spirit of the Spirit of the Train Service Spirit of the Outback Tilt Train (Brisbane to Rockhampton) Train Service Outback Outback Train Service The Westlander Train Service The Westlander Train Service The Inlander Train Service The Inlander Tilt Train (Brisbane to Bundaberg) Brisbane (Roma St) 6.10pm 1.55 pm Longreach 10.00am Brisbane (Roma St) 7.15pm Charleville 6.15pm Townsville 12.40pm Mt Isa 1.30pm Spirit of the Outback The Westlander Ilfracombe ^ 10.32am ^ ^ ^ Caboolture 7.06pm 2.52pm Corinda 7.45pm Morven 7.55pm Charters Towers arrive 3.30pm Duchess arrive 3.05pm The Inlander Nambour 8.23pm 4.19pm Barcaldine arrive ^ 12.07pm Ipswich 8.13pm Mitchell ^ 9.45pm Charters Towers 3.40pm Duchess ^ 3.15pm Gul ander Kuranda Scenic Railway ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Cooroy 8.49pm 4.49pm Barcaldine 12.27pm Rosewood 8.32pm Roma arrive 11.25pm Pentland 5.35pm Cloncurry arrive 5.35pm City network connection Cape York Railbus Coach Connections Gympie North arrive 9.35pm 5.35pm Jericho ^ 2.03pm Laidley ^ 9.02pm Roma 11.35pm Torrens Creek ^ 6.35pm Cloncurry ^ 5.45pm Peninsula Train station Gympie North 9.45pm 5.45pm Alpha arrive ^ 3.08pm Gatton ^ 9.14pm Thursday & Saturday Hughenden arrive ^ 8.05pm Julia Creek ^ 8.55pm Coral Sea RailBus Coach Connection Diagrammatic map - not to scale Maryborough West 11.05pm 7.05pm Alpha ^ 3.18pm Helidon ^ 9.30pm Wallumbilla * 12.20am Hughenden ^ 8.20pm Richmond ^ 11.58pm Wednesday Anakie ^ 6.30pm Toowoomba arrive 11.05pm Yuleba ^ 12.40am Richmond arrive ^ 1035pm Friday & Monday Kuranda ^ ^ ^ Bundaberg 12.13am 8.36pm Emerald arrive 7.23pm Toowoomba 11.25pm Miles 2.10am Richmond 10.45pm Hughenden arrive 2.25am Freshwater Miriam Vale ^ 1.44am 10.07pm Emerald 7.33pm Wednesday & Friday Chinchilla arrive 3.05am Thursday & Sunday Hughenden ^ 2.40am Cairns Gladstone arrive 2.36am 10.59pm Blackwater ^ 9.10pm Oakey ^ 12.10am Chinchilla 3.15am Julia Creek arrive ^ 1.55am Torrens Creek ^ 4.05am Gordonvale Babinda ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Gladstone 2.46am 11.09pm Bluff 9.29pm Dalby 1.17am Dalby 4.47am Julia Creek 2.10am Pentland 5.00am Normanton Innisfail Great Mount Larcom ^ 3.19am 11.42pm Duaringa ^ 10.35pm Chinchilla 2.35am Oakey^ 5.55am Cloncurry arrive ^ 5.00am Charters Towers arrive 6.55am Blackbull Tully Barrier Reef Sunday Tuesday & Friday Miles ^ 3.25am Toowoomba arrive 6.50am Cloncurry ^ 5.20am Charters Towers 7.05am Croydon Cardwell Ingham Rockhampton arrive 4.20am 12.43am Rockhampton arrive 12.57am Yuleba ^ 4.57am Toowoomba 7.00am Duchess ^ 7.45am Townsville arrive 10.10am Magnetic Island Townsville * ^ Rockhampton 4.40am 1.03am Rockhampton 1.17am Wallumbilla 5.20am Helidon 8.40am Mount Isa arrive 9.35am Arriving Friday & Monday Giru Ayr ^ ^ ^ Duchess Cloncurry Julia Creek Torrens Creek Duaringa 6.29am 2.52am MountLarcom 2.25am Roma arrive 6.05am Gatton 9.00am Arriving Thursday & Sunday Mt Isa Richmond Hughenden Pentland Charters Towers Home Hill

^ ^ Bowen Bluff 7.30am 3.53am Gladstonearrive 2.58am Roma 6.15am Laidley 9.15am Whitsunday Islands ^ ^ ^ Blackwater 7.50am 4.13am Gladstone 3.08am Mitchell arrive 7.55am Rosewood 9.50am Proserpine Airlie Beach ^ ^ Emerald arrive 9.30am 5.52am Miriam Vale 4.01am Mitchell 8.05am Ipswich 10.12am Cairns to Kuranda Kuranda to Cairns Mackay Paci c Ocean Emerald 9.40am 6.02am Bundaberg 5.26am Morven ^ 9.55am Corinda ^ 10.50am Departing Daily Daily Departing Daily Daily ^ Sarina Anakie 10.30am 6.52am Maryborough West 6.35am Charleville arrive 11.45am Brisbane (Roma St) arrive 11.25am Train Number 3K30 3K32 Train Number 3C61 3C65 QUEENSLAND Carmila Alpha arrive ^ 1.30pm 9.52am Gympie North arrive 8.01am Kuranda Scenic Kuranda Scenic Kuranda Scenic Kuranda Scenic Arriving Wednesday & Friday Arriving Thursday & Saturday Train Service Train Service Railway Railway Railway Railway St Lawrence Alpha ^ 1.50pm 10.12am Gympie North 8.11am Cairns 8.30am 9.30am Kuranda 2.00pm 3.30pm Jericho ^ 2.59pm 11.21am Cooroy ^ 8.56am Freshwater 8.55am 9.55am Freshwater 3.32pm 5.02pm Winton ^ Barcaldine arrive 4.35pm 12.56pm Nambour 9.25am LongreachIlfracombe Barcaldine Jericho Alpha Anakie Emerald Blackwater Blu Duaringa Kuranda arrive 10.25am 11.25am Cairns arrive 3.55pm 5.25pm Barcaldine ^ 4.55pm 1.16pm Caboolture 10.44am More information Rockhampton Arriving Daily Arriving Daily Mt Larcom ^ Daily Daily Ilfracombe 6.33pm 2.54pm Brisbane (Roma St) 11.55am Gladstone Longreach arrive 7.20pm 3.40pm Arriving Tuesday & Friday Miriam Vale For bookings, timetable or fare enquiries: Bundaberg Arriving Wednesday Sunday Normanton to Croydon Croydon to Normanton Howard Lady Elliot Island Long distance services: 1800 TRAINS (1800 872467) 7am -7pm daily Departing Wednesday Departing Thursday Fraser Island Hervey Bay Timetable Key Train Number 5U02 Train Number 5D01 or visit queenslandrailtravel.com.au Maryborough West ^ Is a station that will only be stopped at if reservations have been pre-booked Train Service Gulflander Train Service Gulflander Gympie North ---- Refer to the time listed before/after this symbol for start/finish of journey. Gympie Cooroy Charleville Tourist trains: Kuranda Scenic Railway or Gulflander1800 577 245 Normanton 8.30am Croydon 8.30am MorvenMitchellRoma WallumbillaYuleba Miles ChinchillaDalbyOakey * Services will not set down or pick up at Wallumbilla station. Contact Queensland Rail Travel for transfer options. Nambour Sunshine Coast Cooladdi Landsborough RailBus Coach Connection Blackbull 11.45am Blackbull 10.45am 7am - 4.30pm daily or visit ksr.com.au / gulflander.com.au Cheepie Caboolture ToowoombaHelidonGattonLaidleyRosewoodIpswich Corinda Note: Short sector timetable booking restrictions apply. Croydon arrive 1.30pm Normanton arrive 1.30pm Quilpie Wyandra Brisbane Times are subject to change, please view the website for current service updates. Arriving Wednesday Arriving Thursday Cunnamulla Gold Coast 49 For service updates, visit queenslandrailtravel.com.au 24-hour arrivals information please call 1800 803 009 NEW SOUTH WALES

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While living in a state that’s positively swimming in sun is amazing, it’s not all sunshine and roses. Queenslanders are at high-risk when it comes to those necessary, but damaging UVA and UVB rays.

According to Cancer Council Australia, approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70. The number of people treated in Are you applying Australia each year, for one or more non-melanoma skin cancers is staggering, affecting more than 750,000 people. When excluding non-melanoma skin cancers, melanoma is the your sunscreen third most common cancer experienced by Australians. Every year in Australia skin cancers accounts for approximately 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers, with the majority of skin correctly? cancers a result of too much exposure to the sun. It might seem silly, but this is an easy one to misjudge. In addition With the strength of the sun increasing over the summer months and our endless desire to to using the SunSmart app for a get out there and enjoy it, we want you to familiarise yourself with the types of skin cancer, tailored approach to how much the risk factors and preventative measures, so that you can keep living your best and sunscreen you should be using, healthiest life (and enjoy that sunshine). below is an easy-to-follow guide for how much sunscreen to use and where, as advised by Cancer EARLY DETECTION AND PREVENTATIVE STEPS Council Australia. When it comes to skin cancer, prevention is There are three main types of • Use at least one teaspoon of better than a cure. However, if you do develop skin cancer: a skin cancer, the earlier it is identified and a 30 SPF (or higher) sunscreen, treated, the better your chance of avoiding Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) – a type of per limb surgery, potential disfigurement, pain and in skin cancer that develops in the basal cells some cases, death. of the top layer of the skin. This type of skin • One teaspoon for the head cancer makes up approximately 70% of (face, ears, front and back • Protect your skin – apply a 30 SPF or non-melanoma skin cancers and commonly of neck) higher, broad spectrum, water resistant develops on the head, neck and upper body. sunscreen 20 minutes before sun exposure, slip on protective clothing Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) – a type • One teaspoon for the back of (long sleeves etc), wear a broad brim hat, of cancer that begins in the squamous the body and one teaspoon sunglasses and seek the shade wherever cells, accounting for approximately 30% for the front possible. of non-melanoma skin cancers. Squamous cells are found in several places in the body, • Regularly check your own body in good including the top layer of the skin, in the • Reapply every two hours, or lighting and be sure to check all over, main airways of the lungs, and in the cervix. after swimming, sweating or including the soles of the feet, between towel drying fingers, toes and under nails. Melanoma – an aggressive form of skin cancer, it develops from the melanocytes • Use a mirror for hard to see locations, (pigment cells) and usually occurs on parts such as your back or scalp, or ask a friend of the body that have been overexposed to *One full-body application should or family member to assist. the sun. NB: Rare melanomas can also start be roughly seven teaspoons or 35ml in a part of the skin or body that has never • Pay close and regular attention to your been exposed to the sun. skin – if you notice something suspicious or any changes, visit your doctor as soon as possible. We recommend downloading Cancer • Use the A, B, C, D, E method when Council Australia’s SunSmart app. It lets checking your own skin: you know when you do and don’t require A for Asymmetry – if a line were drawn sun protection anywhere in Australia, down the middle of a spot, the two sides provides 7-day weather forecasts, alert wouldn’t match. functions and a sunscreen calculator based on the outfit worn by the user, B for Border – is it a spot with a spreading as well as their weight and height. or irregular edge? Head to cancer.org.au/sunsmartapp. C for Colour – is it blotchy, with multiple colours (black, blue, red, white/grey)? If you’re concerned or want to arm yourself with further information, consult with your D for Diameter – are the spots bigger doctor and be sure to visit cancer.org.au than 6mm? or cancerqld.org.au for the most current E for Evolving – are the spots changing information for you, your family and your and growing? friends.

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