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Queensland by Rail

Including the Outback

From the Great Barrier Reef to the Great Outback this journey embraces life in Queensland. 

Trains in Australia are a well known way to traverse the country and Queensland is no exception, they capture the spirit of adventure. 

We have used three of their different trains each having its own individual character. 

Your travel itinerary

Wednesday 21 May

Auckland – Brisbane

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Morning depart Auckland on Air New Zealand. On arrival transfer to your central city hotel. Rest of the afternoon free. This evening a welcome dinner    

Thursday 22 May

Brisbane - Hervey Bay

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After breakfast depart from Roma Street Rail Station on the first leg of your train journey, “The Tilt Train” to Marybourgh where a short coach journey takes you to the coastal town of Hervey Bay.    

Friday 23 May

Fraser Island (K’gari) tour

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Discover the world’s largest sand island on a one-day 4WD tour. Accompanied by an experienced local guide to see K’gari’s iconic sights such as Lake McKenzie, World Heritage-listed rainforest, 75 Mile Beach, Eli Creek and the historic Maheno Shipwreck.

Saturday 24 May

Hervey Bay -Bundaberg – Train

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This morning travel by coach to Bundaberg for a visit to both the Bundaburg Ginger Beer and Rum breweries. After dinner, board your overnight train “the SPRIT of the OUTBACK’, where you have a sleeper cabin, meals included. 

Spirit of the Outback Cabins 

A Single berth cabin features include a washbasin and mirror, small wardrobe. Twin cabin; contains two seats converted to beds by night, two wardrobes and a full-length mirror, a table and washbasin with mirror. Both cabins feature a reading light and full bedding amenities.)

 

 

Sunday 25 May

Train- Longreach

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Today this iconic train journey takes you through the heritage towns of Barcaldine, Emerald, Blackwater to arrive into Longreach (population 3500) late afternoon. Transfer to our hotel. 

  The Heart of the Outback - Winton and Longreach

Longreach is a town that celebrates the spirit and heritage of the Australian outback. Here, you can explore the history of aviation at the Qantas Founders Museum, learn about the lives of the pioneers at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, and enjoy a cruise on the Thomson River.

Winton has played an outsized role in Australian life - it’s where ‘Waltzing Matilda’ was first performed, and it was the birthplace of the country’s flag carrier airline. Lunch at the famous North Gregory Hotel.

Monday 26 May

Longreach

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This mornings first visit is to The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre is Australia’s premier outback heritage institution. There are themed galleries, a 20 minute movie and a live show. Later in the afternoon depart on a Thompson River sunset cruise then relax under the stars with table-service dining featuring camp-oven themed modern cuisine and live entertainment. 

Tuesday 27 May

Longreach – Winton

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After breakfast will be a visit to the Qantas Museum. Then a drive to Winton for  another two night stay. 

Wednesday 28 May

Winton

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A visit to the Waltzing Matilda Centre and learn the story of Banjo Patterson’s classic – “Waltzing Matilda”. We have allowed some time for a stroll down the main street before lunch at historic North Gregory Hotel. Followed by a visit to the Age of Dinosaurs Centre, the world’s largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils.

 

Thursday 29 May

Winton – Townsville

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We have a morning tea tour to the Rangeland Rifts which consist of the most amazing rock formation caused by natural erosion. In the afternoon depart on a flight to Townsville. On arrival there will a transfer to our central city hotel.

 

Friday 30 May

Townsville

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The day starts with an orientation tour of the city leaving the afternoon free to further explore the city at leisure. Maybe take a trip out to Magnetic Island or visit the Great Barrier Aquarium which is the world’s largest living coral-reef aquarium. 

 

Saturday 31 May

Townsville – Cairns

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Today, join a mid-morning departure on your third train “The SPIRIT of QUEENSLAND” with an early evening arrival into Cairns .

Sunday 01 June

Great Barrier Cruise

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Depart on a fast catamaran directly from Cairns to the far outer reef where a stable pontoon  provides snorkelling, scuba diving, helicopter flights, glass boat, semi-sub tours or snorkel, dive or helmet dive with our crew.

Lunch, morning & afternoon tea served on board with complimentary water & tea/coffee. Bar available on board to purchase drinks and snacks.

Monday 02 June

Cairns

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Today a tour of Cairns city and surrounds leaves the afternoon free to visit the shops or just relax. Farewell dinner tonight at a local restaurant.

 

Tuesday 03 June

Cairns – Auckland

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Inclusions

• Air New Zealand Economy flights Auckland – Brisbane // Cairns - Auckland

• Regional express flight Winton - Townsville

• 12 nights hotel / motel accommodation 

• All transfers on tour

• Overnight sleeper train “Spirit of the Outback”

• “Tilt Train’ and ‘Spirit of Queensland’ Rail Journeys 

• Daily breakfast

• Most meals included on tour

• Sightseeing as specified 

• Pukekohe Travel escort, subject to 15 people travelling

Cost

Cost Per Person *
Auckland - Auckland
Twin ShareSingle 
    $8,140   $9,550
Business Class Upgrade  (Brisbane Flight Only) 

 

P.O.A
Premium Economy Class Upgrade  (Brisbane Flight Only) 

 

+$405 per person 

 

Early Booking Discount (01 December 2024 ) $150
Previous International Pukekohe Travel Tour Discount $100

*This is a cash price. Credit cards will incur a 1.5% fee
*Itinerary and costs subject to change, airline and fuel charges and currency fluctuations prior to final payment

Exclusions

• Items of a personal nature

• Travel Insurance (please ask us for a quote)

• Airline and airport taxes (approx $277

• Items not specified

Booking Conditions

• A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person will secure a place on the tour

• Full payment is due no later than 21 March 2025

Cancellations

• From the date of booking to 21 March 2025– loss of deposit

• After 21 March 2025– no refund

Travel Insurance

• Travel insurance is essential – please ask for a quote.

 

General Information

 Documentation

• A current passport is required, valid six months beyond date of travel

• No visa is required for New Zealand Passport holders

• All other passport holders – please ask

Currency

• The Australian Dollar – ATMs available in major towns

Temperatures ˚C.   Min       Max

•  Brisbane.   15.     25

•  Longreach.   14     27

•  Townsville 19      27

•  Cairns 17     26

Health and Mobility

• On this tour it is essential that you have a reasonable level of fitness and you must be able to comfortably walk up to a kilometere at a reasonable pace.

• Passengers or their travelling companion must be able to handle all their own luggage.

• While taking a walking stick is not discouraged Pukekohe Travel must be advised before departure that you intend to travel with one.

Terms and Conditions

For full terms and conditions please visit our website Terms and Conditions or please ask our tour consultant for a copy.


Note: Pukekohe Travel reserves the right to correct errors and omissions on our website without recourse.
* Itinerary subject to change

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