Depart on Spirit of Queensland

Depart from your home station today on the Spirit of Queensland train for Cairns. Sit back and relax in your Premium Economy Seat or Deluxe RailBed with all meals included plus pamper pack with the evening bed turn down. The train is scheduled to depart at 3.45pm. Overnight: Spirit of Queensland train. (All meals included for RailBed passengers). Note: If making your way to Cairns under your own arrangements, please see

Arrive Cairns

Meals: Two Course Dinner

Scheduled flights arrive in Cairns where you will be greeted by your tour host. Board the coach for a short journey to our hotel which is ideally located on the Cairns Marina. Enjoy some free time on the esplanade before regrouping back at reception for check-in after 2pm. This evening we gather for welcome pre-dinner drinks and enjoy waterfront dining overlooking the marina. Accommodation 5 nights: Pullman International, Cairns

Cairns to Herberton & Undara Lava Tubes

This morning we depart by coach on our journey across the Atherton Tablelands. Our first stop is the historical town of Herberton where we travel back in time as we enjoy a ride on a 1905 Peckett Steam train and wooden passenger carriage! Learn all about rich tin mining history of the area and the important role the steam train played to keep the industry alive. We enjoy an included lunch at the historic Station of homemade sandwiches, cakes and scones. We pass through Ravenshoe, boasting the...

Mt Surprise to Karumba

Today we start with a special Bush Breakfast experience in the great Australian outback before making our way along the Gulf Development Road to Croydon. We enjoy an included lunch by the banks of Lake Belmore, an aquatic jewel of the Gulf Savannah before continuing to Karumba. Arriving in Karumba this afternoon we visit the interactive and state of the art Barramundi Interpretive Discovery Centre which provides the history, stories, lifecycle and habits of the Barramundi. Discover the wetla...

Normanton, Gulflander train, Forsayth

This morning we transfer from Karumba to Normanton Railway Station. Take a journey aboard the legendary Gulflander for a rail journey unlike any other! Also known as the ‘Tin Hare’, this legendary rail motor is one of the last great characters of the rail world. From wetlands and grasslands to arid Savannah territory, the Gulflander travels through countryside that most people will never see. This nostalgic rail journey is the perfect way to discover an area steeped in pioneering history and ...

Cobbold Gorge

Meals: Full Breakfast, Lunch, Two Course Dinner

This morning we take a thrilling helicopter flight, soaring over the vastness and beauty of the Gulf Savannah region. We then cross the glass bridge and take an electric powered boat cruise and glide through the gorge in almost eerie silence, ensuring minimal disturbance to wildlife. After lunch enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of this idyllic setting by the infinity pool

Savannahlander to Mt Surprise, Georgetown

The Savannahlander affectionately known as the Silver Bullet, travels between Forsayth & Mt Surprise and is one of the great rail experiences through the Outback. Stopping at Einasleigh there is time to visit Copperfield Gorge. With its breathtaking basalt cliff walls that drop into the sandy riverbed below, revealing the lava flow layers that travelled all the way from Undara. Lunch today is at the Einasleigh Hotel before travelling through to Mount Surprise. From here we travel to Georgetow...

Kuranda Scenic Railway to Cairns

After our breakfast, we say our goodbyes to the outback in exchange for the lush tropical rainforests of the Atherton Tablelands. We stop along the way at The Humpy in Tolga, to taste the local FNQ produce before arriving at the village of Kuranda. There is time to wander the historic village and purchase lunch if you wish before our special journey back into Cairns. We join the Kuranda Scenic Railway for our Gold Class Train experience with afternoon drinks and nibbles included. Arriving in ...

Depart Cairns on the Spirit of Queensland

This morning we transfer to Cairns Train Station for your departure on the Spirit of Queensland. Travelling overnight to your home destination, enjoying the company of your new found friends. Overnight: Spirit of Queensland train (B) (All meals included for RailBed passengers) Note: If making your own arrangements and not using the rail service, please check out by 10am and enjoy the rest of your holiday. Note: Return rail can be pre-arranged for a later date upon availability. Extra nights...

Arrive Brisbane

Meals: Full Breakfast, Lunch, Two Course Dinner

This morning you will arrive at your home station after enjoying a charming rail journey. The train is scheduled to arrive at 9.00am. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner