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Queensland Rail Holidays QUEENSLAND RAIL HOLIDAYS 2018 - 2019 DISCOVER QUEENSLAND BY RAIL WITH HELLOWORLD TRAVEL There’s no better way to experience Queensland’s immense coastline and rugged outback landscapes than on board an unforgettable Queensland rail journey. Discover yourself in the timeless wonders of rail travel as you wind your way through the heart of Outback Queensland or journey on the Spirit of Queensland between the laid-back city of Brisbane and tropical Cairns. Sit back, relax and experience the holiday of a lifetime. Inside you’ll find a great range of rail holidays combining the iconic train journeys of Queensland with accommodation and touring. You can’t go past the Ultimate Outback Queensland Adventure – fully escorted by a professional guide and showcasing all the “must do” experiences of Outback Queensland. As passionate and experienced travel professionals, we understand what goes into creating great holidays. For a holiday you’ll remember and want to tell everyone about, chat with your local Helloworld Travel agent today. Spirit of the Outback Winton Great Barrier Reef 6 Valid 1 April 2018 – 31 March 2019. Image Cover: Spirit of the Outback Image This Page: Spirit of Queensland Contents Planning Your Rail Holiday 4 Coastal Rail Experiences 6 Tilt Train 7 Tilt Train Holiday Packages 8 Spirit of Queensland 10 Spirit of Queensland Holiday Packages 12 Kuranda Scenic Railway 17 Gulf Savannah Rail Experiences 18 Gulflander 19 Gulf Savannah Holiday Packages 20 Outback Rail Experiences 23 Spirit of the Outback 24 Ultimate Outback Queensland Adventure (Fully Escorted) 26 Spirit of the Outback Holiday Packages 28 The Westlander 33 The Inlander 34 Booking Conditions 35 3 Planning Your Rail Holiday PLANNING YOUR RAIL HOLIDAY PLANNING YOUR Tuckerbox Restaurant, Spirit of the Outback Discover Queensland’s stunning coastline and Holiday Packages Luggage Check-In marvel at spectacular outback landscapes as you Planning a rail holiday is easy with our varied At attended stations, luggage check-in facilities take a timeless rail journey through the Sunshine selection of Holiday Packages. Combining open one hour prior to departure for 30 minutes. State. Relax and unwind from the moment you travel on Queensland Rail’s fleet of trains At unattended stations, on board staff will assist step aboard and admire the ever-changing views with checking luggage upon the train’s arrival. in comfort on a truly memorable rail experience. with accommodation and sightseeing, our Holiday Packages capture the very best of Queensland Rail’s fleet of trains allow you to Queensland and rail travel. Concession Fares travel to many coastal towns, outback regions On presentation of a current Australian state We’ve put together a range of packages and beyond. Share in the spirit of rail travel as or territory Government Seniors Card, you that feature some of Queensland’s most you take advantage of a unique value for money will receive up to 50% off the full adult rail fare iconic destinations and hidden treasures. holiday experience. Sit back and relax while an on Queensland Rail Travel long distance services. ever-changing landscape unfolds through your Spend time chatting with colourful panoramic window. characters in Outback Queensland or Queensland Pension Concession Card holders are venture along a seemingly never-ending eligible to receive four Queensland Pension rail travel Step on board and travel in comfort to a range coastline between Brisbane and Cairns to entitlements each calendar year. An administration of destinations. The Spirit of Queensland will explore the reef and rainforest. charge applies for the use of rail travel entitlements. introduce you to a new generation of train Meals and upgrades to Sleepers and RailBeds are travel from bustling Brisbane to tropical Cairns. Our rail packages ensure that you enjoy the an additional cost to concession rail fares. Venturing from Brisbane to Longreach, the Spirit destinations just as much as the journey. of the Outback will allow you to reminisce about Entitlements include one of the following: the golden era of rail travel. Fully Escorted Outback Rail Tour • RailBed: Two one way trips using two entitlements for each journey. Each journey will have you discovering the Let our experienced tour guide take care of amazing diversity and colours of Queensland you on our fully escorted Ultimate Outback • First Class Sleeper: Two one way trips using two from the rainforest to the reef, the city to the Queensland Adventure. Venture into the entitlements for each journey. outback. Whether you’re a first time train traveller heart of the Queensland Outback on the • Business Seat: Two one way trips using two or an experienced train enthusiast, a Queensland legendary Spirit of the Outback. See pages entitlements for each journey. Rail journey is the perfect way to create 26 and 27 for full details. • Economy and Premium Economy Seat: Four one unforgettable memories. way trips using one entitlement for each journey. Earn 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent with Qantas Holidays Qantas Frequent Flyers can earn 1 point per $1 spent on Qantas Holidays combined air and land packages when flying with Qantas or Jetstar (excludes Jetstar Asia and Jetstar Pacific)^. Plus Qantas Frequent Flyers can also earn points on eligible Qantas and Jetstar flights when booked as part of these packages. That means members can earn twice – once on the flight and again on the package! Redeem your Qantas Points for Qantas Holidays Gift Vouchers Did you know you can use your Qantas Points for a Qantas Holidays Gift Voucher? Visit the Qantas Store at qantasstore.com.au to purchase a voucher using your points, then call Qantas Holidays or see your travel agent to book your holiday package#. Not a member? Join the Qantas Frequent Flyer program for free at: qantaspoints.com/freejoin/qantasholidays~ ^ You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and points are subject to the terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program available at qantas.com/terms. Multiple carriers are permitted, provided one sector is a Qantas or Jetstar service or on a service with a Qantas or Jetstar flight number. # Qantas Holidays Gift Vouchers are available from the Qantas Store. For delivery in Australia only. Valid for 12 months from the date of issue for travel from Australia only. Store Terms of Use and voucher terms and conditions apply. See qantas.com/store for details. ~Complimentary membership is offered by Qantas Airways Limited ABN 16 009 661 901, and is available with Qantas Holidays bookings but may be withdrawn at any time. Each application is subject to approval by Qantas. T&Cs apply. 4 THURSDAY ISLAND BRISBANE SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND WEIPA SPIRIT OF THE OUTBACK THE WESTLANDER THE INLANDER TILT TRAIN KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY GULFLANDER COOKTOWN SAVANNAHLANDER RAILBUS COACH CONNECTION Green Island CITY NETWORK CONNECTION KURANDA CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT KARUMBA NORMANTON REGIONAL AIRPORT TULLY MT SURPRISE CROYDON FORSAYTH Magnetic Island TOWNSVILLE CHARTERS TOWERS The Whitsundays AIRLIE BEACH MT ISA CLONCURRY RICHMOND PROSERPINE JULIA CREEK HUGHENDEN MACKAY WINTON BARCALDINE YEPPOON LONGREACH EMERALD ROCKHAMPTON Heron Island ALPHA GLADSTONE AGNES WATERS Lady Elliot Island QUEENSLAND BUNDABERG Fraser Island HERVEY BAY MARYBOROUGH CHARLEVILLE MITCHELL QUILPIE MILES ROMA Moreton Island SOUTH BRISBANE AUSTRALIA TOOWOOMBA CUNNAMULLA GOLD COAST NEW SOUTH WALES 5 Coastal Rail Experiences COASTAL RAIL EXPERIENCES COASTAL Cape Tribulation From beautiful iconic beaches and the Great Barrier Reef to luscious rainforests and laidback cities, Essential Experiences discover it all and more on a coastal rail journey. Planning a Queensland coastal rail holiday is easy with our great selection of Holiday Packages. Travel to Hervey Bay between August and November and spot Humpback whales Fraser Coast swimming along the coastline. Explore the world’s largest sand island, Fraser Island and discover pristine rainforest, crystal clear lakes and seemingly endless Seventy Five Mile Beach. Home to Australia’s purest dingoes, World Join a Cathedral Cave Tour and listen to Heritage Listed Fraser Island is only a 30 minute ferry ride from Hervey Bay. the natural acoustics within the Cathedral Chamber at the Capricorn Caves. Southern Great Barrier Reef & Capricorn Coast Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and is only a 15 minute drive from Cruise to Whitehaven Beach and swim the coastal town of Bargara. Discover the untouched paradise of Town of 1770 and Agnes Water, in warm crystal clear water or climb the hill famous for its surf beaches. Journey north and you’ll find Rockhampton, known as the Beef Capital to enjoy the contrast of beautiful colours of Australia. Enjoy a steak at one of the many steakhouses and attend the weekly rodeos. overlooking Hill Inlet. Whitsunday Coast Discover the underwater wonders of the Located midway along the Queensland Coast, the Whitsunday Coast is one of the world’s ultimate Great Barrier Reef from Cairns or the travel destinations. Easily accessible by a short coach transfer from the Spirit of Queensland, it Whitsundays. combines white sand beaches, blue waters, reefs and a range of activities to suit everyone. Take a barefoot stroll along palm fringed Townsville & Magnetic Island Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas. Townsville is the ideal base from which to explore all of North Queensland’s key attractions – rainforests, waterfalls, islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Jump on the ferry and in just 20 minutes Walk through the rainforest canopy on the you will be on Magnetic Island surrounded by granite boulders and peaceful beaches. Daintree Aerial Walkway and take in the stunning views over McLean’s Creek. Tropical North Queensland Whether you’re beginning or ending your rail experience in Cairns, this vibrant city truly is the gateway For the perfect blend of reef and rainforest, to Tropical North Queensland.
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