Rail

Explore the scenic wonders from your window. All four corners of Queensland offer a variety of truly fascinating and exciting holiday adventures. A rail trip lets you see the exotic blend of spectacular scenery and boundless natural treasures.

Today, the ideal journey for any tourist in search of new discoveries still has to be rail. The on-board experience of rail travel still evokes a spirit of nostalgia and a sense of adventure like no other journey can.

Train services run along the Queensland coast from Brisbane to Cairns, through the northern gulf and savannah areas, and west to Charleville, Longreach and Mount Isa. You can also take a breath-taking rail trip to Kuranda, travelling through magnificent World Heritage listed rainforest. Wherever you want to go, Queensland Rail will take you there.

COASTAL SERVICES

The Queenslander
Providing a totally relaxing and unwinding experience, this multi award-winning train offers the ideal way to experience the picturesque coastal stretch between Brisbane and Cairns, in comfortable, fully air-conditioned lounge cars, club cars and dining facilities. A leisurely 32-hour journey, The Queenslander offers first class travel with comfortable single or double sleeping berths, overhead reading lights, washbasins, fresh crisp linen, stationery packs, toiletries and bathrobes are provided in each cabin. Sumptuous meals are presented in the fine dining atmosphere of the Coral Cay Restaurant, while the Daintree Lounge provides the perfect place to wile away the hours with a cool drink and live entertainment.

Sunlander
Offering passengers a comfortable and affordable way to see the inland coast of Queensland, the Sunlander travels return from Brisbane to Cairns three times per week. The Sunlander meanders its way through the scenic, lush countryside of inland coastal towns of Bundaberg and Gladstone through to the sub-tropical region in Mackay, Proserpine and Bowen, until reaching its final destination of Cairns. Passengers can travel in first or economy class sleeping berths and seating is also available. Waterways Restaurant also provides an excellent array of sumptuous meals accompanied with quality Australian wines.

Spirit of the Tropics
Incredibly popular with the ever-increasing number of backpackers and adventure travellers to Australia, the Spirit of the Tropics provides a fun, relaxed environment for travellers to the tropical north. The fully air-conditioned service operates twice weekly return service from Brisbane to Proserpine - gateway to the magnificent Whitsunday Islands - and Townsville.

Tilt Train
QR’s high-speed Tilt Train connects visitors to major tourist destinations from South East to Central Queensland. As Australia’s fastest train, this service operates in each direction between Brisbane and Cairns and is outfitted with state-of-the-art facilities and catering - it’s a wonderful way to explore the coastline of Queensland.

OUTBACK SERVICES

Spirit of the Outback
A realistic, up-front view of Queensland’s captivating outback, enjoyed in the comfort of air-conditioned, authentically themed surrounds. On its journey west, the Spirit of the Outback ventures through the heritage towns of Blackwater, Emerald and Barcaldine before arriving in Longreach, home to the famous Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame.

Inlander
An historic journey from the tropical city of Townsville to the mining city of Mount Isa, the Inlander facilitates an opportunity to explore the history and natural treasures of the Northern Queensland’s rugged inland in complete comfort.

Westlander
A scenic journey from Brisbane, through the rich farmlands of the Darling Downs and Queensland’s south-west to the Outback town of Charleville. The Westlander travels across the Great Dividing Range, through some of the state’s most established wine producing regions and flourishing grazing country.

SCENIC

Kuranda Scenic Railway
Traveltrain’s popular Kuranda Scenic Railway is undoubtedly on one of the world’s greatest day trip adventures and an essential experience for international visitors. An unforgettable journey through North Queensland’s world-heritage listed rainforests, it attracts more than half a million passengers annually. Passengers experience the breathtaking beauty of deep mountain gorges, lush tropical foliage, historic man-made wonders and spectacular waterfalls.

Gulflander
Fondly referred to as the old "tin hare", the Gulflander is one of the world’s last great characters of rail travel. This grand old railmotor escorts passengers on an enchanting and historic journey through the rugged Gulf country of North West Queensland.

Savannahlander
Heralded as one of Australia’s last true frontier adventures, the Savannahlander takes its passengers on a fascinating safari to the remote heart of Queensland’s Gulf country. Savannahlander passengers witness amazing geological formations and come face to face with a wide variety of native wildlife.