Queensland Rail offer rail vacation journeys, tourist day trips and commuter rail.
Special Train Holiday Deals available on a variety of different routes which change on a regular basis, but you must be a subscriber of their email newsletter.
Seats and Beds
First Class Single Sleeping Berth is for a Single berth, washbasin, bed linen, etc. First Class Twin Sleeping Berth includes one lower and one upper berth, washbasin, bed linen. Sold individually to people of the same gender or to couples and families. Economy Class Sleeping Berth includes three bunk style berths, washbasin. Sold individually to people of the same gender or to couples and families. Includes bed linen. Economy Class Seating (non Tilt Train services); coach style reclining seating
Tilt Trains
Business Style Seating are large reclining seats with a power point and built in entertainment system for each business traveller. Blankets and pillows available. Economy Style Seating has fold down table. Kuranda Scenic Railway, Gulflander and Savannahlander all offer economy style seating.
The Southern Spirit
The newest and one of the most luxurious rail journeys. Departures from both Aldelaide and Melbourne cities and finishing in Melbourne. Journey normally lasts 5/6 days. Early inquiries are strongly recommended, as places onboard are highly sought after. Guests onboard can enjoy the amenities and the stunning views. Offers off board excursions to popular tourist attractions. Platinum or Gold Service.All meals are included in your ticket fare with many other services
The Sunlander
Popular rail journey for tourist. Travels between Brisbane and Cairns 2/3 times weekly from both directions. Includes the Great Barrier Reef. 3 types of services; reclining Seats, Sleepers and Queenlander Class. Onboard entertainment and movies in the Club Car. All carriages have air-conditioning. Takes 32 hours. Connecting Trainlink Coaches to carry passengers to and from four rail stations.
Spirit Of The Outback
Great for history and culture fanatics. Offers coach connections to many on-foot attraction. Reclining Seats and Sleepers. Tuckerbox Restaurant dining car serves authentic Aussie meals. Travels twice weekly from both directions. Fully air-conditioned. Distance: 1300 kilometres
The Inlander
Travels between mining towns and the outback. Plenty of tourist attractions. Slow train taking 21 hours to travel 1000km. Reclining Seats, Sleepers. Dining car serves authentic Aussie meals. Runs twice weekly
The Westlander
A scenic rail journey across the Queensland Outback, from Brisbane to Charleville. Plenty of touristy places to visit. Reclining Coach Seating and Sleepers (1st/Economy class) with different sizes. Dining car serves authentic Aussie meals. Fully air-conditioned. Departs twice weekly
Cairns Tilt Trains
Covers the tropical Cairns and nearby regions, great for tourists who wish to see the Great Barrier Reef. Travels twice weekly from both Brisbane and Cairns directions. Provides business class seating only onboard. Takes 25 hours
Rockhampton and Bundaberg Tilt Trains
Runs on a rail route alongside all of the prominent holiday resorts on the south-eastern Queensland coast. Operates six days a week (not Sunday). Business and economy seating.