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QUEENSLAND RAIL HOLIDAYS WELCOME to QUEENSLAND RAIL HOLIDAYS Let GO Holidays Show You Everything Queensland Has to Offer 2020 - 2021 QUEENSLAND RAIL HOLIDAYS WELCOME TO QUEENSLAND RAIL HOLIDAYS Let GO Holidays show you everything Queensland has to offer. There’s no better way to experience Queensland’s immense coastline and rugged outback landscapes than on board an unforgettable Queensland rail journey. Choose to combine these iconic rail adventures with a great range of accommodation and tours for the ultimate rail holiday. GO Holidays are experts at creating holidays to suit a wide variety of tastes and budgets. Whatever your needs, you can trust our dedicated travel professionals to organise your dream holiday. Front cover image: Spirit of Queensland Image this page: Tilt Train Enjoy hearty Outback inspired cuisine and unparalleled service on the Spirit of the Outback CONTENTS Planning Your Rail Holiday 5 COASTAL RAIL 6 Stopover Fare 7 Spirit of Queensland 8 Spirit of Queensland Holiday Packages 10 Kuranda Scenic Railway 14 Tilt Train 15 Tilt Train Holiday Packages 16 Lawn Hill Gorge, Queensland GULF SAVANNAH RAIL 18 Gulflander 19 Gulf Savannah Holiday Packages 20 OUTBACK RAIL 23 Spirit of the Outback 24 Ultimate Outback Queensland Adventure – Fully Escorted 26 Spirit of the Outback Holiday Packages 28 The Westlander 33 The Westlander Holiday Packages 33 The Inlander 34 The Inlander Holiday Packages 34 Booking Conditions 35 Michaelmas Cay, Tropical North Queensland Valid 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021 3 Take the track less travelled onboard The Inlander Thursday Island Weipa Cooktown Green Island Kuranda Cairns Karumba Normanton Tully Croydon Mt Surprise Forsayth Magnetic Island Townsville Charters Towers The Whitsundays Airlie Beach Proserpine Cloncurry Richmond Mt Isa Julia Creek Hughenden Mackay Winton Yeppoon Barcaldine Emerald Longreach Rockhampton Alpha Heron Island Gladstone Agnes Water Lady Elliot Island QUEENSLAND Bundaberg Fraser Island Hervey Bay Maryborough Charleville Mitchell Quilpie Miles Roma Moreton Island Toowoomba Brisbane Cunnamulla Gold Coast 4 PLANNING YOUR RAIL HOLIDAY Queensland has so much to offer – from the Islands of the Whitsundays and the ancient rainforests of Tropical North Queensland, to the rugged landscapes of the outback. And one of the best ways to see these iconic destinations is by train, where all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the passing scenery. Queensland Rail Travel offers one of the most comprehensive rail networks in Australia, with five long distance services and two tourist trains, taking you to every corner of Queensland. This brochure will provide you with all the information you need to plan your perfect rail holiday, including the specific features on board each train, timetables, types of passes available as well as a range of holiday packages designed to showcase the very best of Queensland. FULLY ESCORTED OUTBACK RAIL TOUR Let our experienced tour guide take care of you on our fully escorted Ultimate Outback Queensland Adventure. You can sit back, relax and watch the scenery go by as you journey on the legendary Spirit of the Outback. See pages 26 and 27 for full details. STOP ALONG THE WAY Explore Queensland’s coastal destinations at leisure with a Stopover Fare. The fare allows multiple stop-overs in one direction aboard the Tilt Train and Spirit of Queensland with daylight seat travel and an overnight RailBed sector included between Brisbane to Cairns (or vice versa). See page 7 for full details. LUGGAGE CHECK-IN Thursday Island At attended stations, luggage check-in facilities open one hour prior to departure for 30 minutes. At unattended stations, on board staff will assist with checking luggage upon the train’s arrival. VISAS & PASSPORTS BRISBANE A passport valid for 6 months beyond the intended stay is required. A visa is not required for New Zealand passport holders. Travel advice is available from the New Zealand Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Weipa Trade at www.safetravel.govt.nz. TIME Queensland is 2 hours behind New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). Daylight Saving Time is not observed in Queensland. SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND CURRENCY SPIRIT OF THE OUTBACK Australian Dollar (AUD). Cooktown THE WESTLANDER ELECTRICITY 240V 50Hz. No adapter required. THE INLANDER Green Island TILT TRAIN Kuranda Cairns KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY Karumba Normanton Tully GULFLANDER Croydon Mt Surprise Forsayth SAVANNAHLANDER Magnetic Island Townsville RAILBUS COACH CONNECTION Charters Towers The Whitsundays CITY NETWORK CONNECTION Airlie Beach Cloncurry Proserpine Richmond INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Mt Isa Julia Creek Hughenden Mackay REGIONAL AIRPORT Winton Yeppoon Barcaldine Emerald Longreach Rockhampton Alpha Heron Island Gladstone Agnes Water Lady Elliot Island QUEENSLAND Bundaberg Fraser Island Hervey Bay Maryborough Charleville Mitchell Quilpie Miles Roma Moreton Island Toowoomba Brisbane Cunnamulla Gold Coast Kuranda Railway Station, Tropical North Queensland 5 Be inspired by the unspoilt tropical paradise of Ellis Beach, Tropical North Queensland COASTAL RAIL From stunning beaches and the Great Barrier Reef to tropical rainforests and laidback cities, discover it all and more on a coastal rail journey. Travel on the Spirit of Queensland or the Tilt Train to uncover the hidden treasures and must-sees of Queensland’s coastline. FRASER COAST SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF Take the Tilt Train to the coastal town of Hervey Bay, Bundaberg is the starting point of the Southern Great a playground for Humpback whales. From August Barrier Reef and a 15 minute drive from the seaside to October, enjoy a whale watch cruise from Hervey town of Bargara. Discover the untouched paradise Bay and glimpse these majestic mammals up close. of the Town of 1770 and Agnes Water, famous Explore the world’s largest sand island, Fraser Island. for its surf beaches. Journey north and you’ll find Wander through towering, ancient rainforests, swim Rockhampton, known for its historic Queensland Heart Reef, Whitsundays, Queensland in pristine freshwater lakes, drive along endless architecture. Head to the nearby coastal town of Seventy Five Mile Beach and discover the Yeppoon and explore the many sandy beaches that Maheno Shipwreck. make up the Capricorn Coast. WHITSUNDAY COAST TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND Located midway along the Queensland Coast, the Whether you’re beginning or ending your rail Whitsunday Coast is one of the world’s ultimate experience in Cairns, this vibrant city truly is the travel destinations. Easily accessible by a short ideal base to explore Tropical North Queensland. coach transfer from Proserpine Station, it combines Snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef or join a 4WD white sand beaches, blue waters, colourful reefs safari and discover the rainforest splendour of the and a range of activities for everyone. Take a cruise Daintree and Cape Tribulation. From Townsville, to Whitehaven Beach, snorkel on the Great Barrier explore all of North Queensland’s attractions Reef, relax on an island resort, or soak up the village including ancient rainforests, waterfalls and atmosphere of Airlie Beach. Magnetic Island. 6 Central Station, Fraser Island, Queensland COASTAL RAIL STOPOVER FARE BRISBANE TO CAIRNS (VICE VERSA) Adult $365*^ ^Price does not include accommodation or day tours. SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND TILT TRAIN Cairns Tully Magnetic Island The Whitsundays G Townsville R E Airlie Beach A T Proserpine B A Mackay R R IE Spirit of Queensland R R E E F Rockhampton STOPOVER FARE Heron Island Embark on the journey of a lifetime and take in Gladstone Lady Elliot Island some of the most iconic sights the Queensland STOPOVER FARE INCLUDES • Valid for travel for 12 months from first date Bundaberg Fraser Island coast has to offer. With a flexible pass you can of travel Hervey visit the most popular cities and towns between Maryborough Bay Brisbane and Cairns. Stop at Airlie Beach and • Multiple stopovers allowed in a single direction discover the Whitsunday Islands, take a break in of travel Rockhampton or visit spectacular Fraser Island • Premium Economy Seat on Spirit of Queensland and explore the freshwater lakes and lush rainforest. • Economy Seat on the Tilt Train Brisbane The Stopover Fare is an easy and flexible way • One overnight sector on the Spirit to discover the east coast of Queensland by of Queensland in a RailBed including meals rail. With multiple stopovers allowed in one • Free travel on RailBus coach connections direction between Brisbane and Cairns (or vice booked in conjunction with a rail sector New South Wales versa), it’s your ticket to the east coast’s most (for Hervey Bay and Airlie Beach) popular destinations. Fraser Island, Queensland Whitsundays, Queensland STOP AT FRASER ISLAND AND VISIT STOP AT FRASER ISLAND AND THE CAIRNS 5 DAYS WHITSUNDAYS 7 DAYS SUGGESTED ITINERARY SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1: Brisbane to Hervey Bay Travel aboard the Tilt Train from Brisbane to Day 1: Brisbane to Hervey Bay Travel aboard the Tilt Train from Brisbane to Maryborough West. Transfer from the rail station to River Heads ferry terminal and Maryborough West. Transfer from the rail station to River Heads ferry terminal overnight at Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island. and overnight at Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island. Day 2: Fraser Island Discover the beauty of Fraser Island on a full day guided tour. Day 2: Fraser Island Take a full day guided tour of Fraser Island. Day 3: Hervey Bay to Cairns Ferry transfer to the mainland and transfer to Day 3: Hervey Bay to Airlie Beach Ferry transfer to the mainland and transfer to Maryborough West station. Overnight journey aboard the Spirit of Queensland Maryborough West station. Overnight journey aboard the Spirit of Queensland in in a RailBed to Cairns. a RailBed to Proserpine. Day 4: Cairns Enjoy the passing scenery of North Queensland’s sugar-cane fields Days 4-6: Airlie Beach Arrive into Proserpine and transfer to Airlie Beach. Stay in Airlie and towns. Arrive into Cairns in the afternoon. Beach and discover the beautiful Whitsundays. Day 5: Cairns Spend the day exploring Cairns. Take a stroll along the foreshore Day 7: Airlie Beach to Cairns Transfer from Airlie Beach to Proserpine Railway Station.
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