Depart Brisbane for Cairns at 3.45pm on the Spirit of Queensland Train in your Premium Economy Seats or Deluxe Rail Beds with all meals included plus pamper pack with the evening bed turn down.

(All meals provided on the train for Rail Beds)

Note: Interstate / Overseas Guests with flights, please arrive in Brisbane today and transfer via Skytrain to meet the Spirit of Queensland  for your journey to Cairns departing at 3.45pm

Note; If making your way to Cairns under your own arrangements, please see Day 2 for details

Arriving in Cairns mid afternoon. You will then be meet by our friendly Tour Host and transferred to Cairns Queenslander with time to freshen up before enjoying a welcome dinner.

Meals ( D)

Note: If making your way to Cairns under own arrangements, arrive today and check in from 2pm. Please meet your fellow travelers and tour host for the welcome dinner tonight in our motel at 6pm.

This morning we depart by coach on our journey across the Atherton Tablelands arriving in Ravenshoe mid morning. Ravenshoe boasts the highest pub in Qld . We then pass through Mt Surprise with a stop to purcahse lunch should you wish before travelling further inland stopping at Georgetown.  Here we visit the Terrestrial Centre which houses one of the largest mineral and rear rock collections in the world.

Meals (B,D) Overnight Latara Motel in Georgetown

Depart after breakfast this morning travelling through Croydon for our town tour and on to Normanton as we follow the Gulflander train line. We will then arrive in Karumba this afternoon. This evening  you can enjoy a cool drink at the Waterfront Tavern while watching the sunset over the remote Gulf of Carpentaria. We then enjoy an  alfresco Reef N Beef Dinner.

Meals (B,D) End of Road Motel or Ash’s Apartments

This morning we will 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 heritage. Normanton was the port for the Croydon Gold Rush and is a terminus of the Normanton Railway Station which features preserved Victorian architecture. On our ride, enjoy a stop at Blackbull Siding for morning tea, before arriving into Croydon. We board the coach again for Forsayth and Cobbold Gorge.

Meals (B,D) Cobbold Gorge Village or Finnegan’s Rest

Following breakfast this morning you will be amazed as you delve into a geological process which began some 1700 million years ago. This is an unforgettable highlight of your trip to outback Queensland. The tour begins with an informative insight to the geology of the rugged sandstone formations, followed by a guided bushwalk to the top of the escarpment. It’s a relatively easy walk with the reward of a magnificent view of the gorge below. Then glide on custom-made, electric powered boats in almost eerie silence ensuring minimal disturbance to the wildlife. There’s every chance of seeing one of the large population of resident freshwater crocodiles.

Meals (B,D) Overnight Cobbold Gorge or Finnegan’s Rest

The Savannahlander (Silver Bullet) travels between Forsayth & Mt Surprise, giving passengers one of the great rail experiences of the world through the Outback. Stopping at Einasleigh with time to purchase lunch at the pub if you wish before travelling through to Mount Surprise.

We will then depart to the Undara National Park for our tour of the Lava Tubes.

About 190,000 years ago, there was a massive eruption and lava flowed from the Undara Volcano at a rate of about 1000 m³ every second. A lava flow this large could fill Sydney Harbour in six days.  More than 50 caves have been found in the park with most to remote to see but we get to visit the 2 best examples with easy access.

Meals (B,D) Overnight Bedrock Village 

After our breakfast, we will depart by coach and meet the Kuranda Scenic Railway for our Gold Class Train service traveling through lush tropical greenery to Cairns arriving in time to freshen up for our farewell dinner this evening.

Meals (B,D) Overnight Cairns Queenslander 

This morning following breakfast we will transfer you to depart on the Spirit of Queensland travelling to our home destination enjoying the company of your new found friends.

(B) Overnight Spirit of Qld Train (clients in Rail Beds all meals included)

Note: If making your own arrangements and not using the rail service, please check out by 10am and enjoy the rest of your holidays.

Extra nights in Cairns can be pre-arranged.

Today the Spirit of Queensland will finish the journey arriving into Brisbane at 9.30am with cherished memories of both the Australian Outback and the vast Gulf Region of Australia.

Note: Interstate / Overseas Guests with flights, will transfer back via Skytrain to Brisbane airport for your return flight home.