| Tilt Train rail journeys, Bundaberg, 1770, Gladstone, Heron Island, Rockhampton, The Sunlander rail journey, Cairns, Kuranda, Atherton Tablelands, Airlie Beach, Daydream Island, Hamilton Island, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island |
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Twin Share
· $3,835pp QPCV (Qld Pensioner using 4 vouchers)
· $4,089pp SNR (Govt Senior Card Holder)
· $4,242pp INSP (Interstate Pensioner Card Holder)
· $4,395pp Adult
Sole Use + $799
Includes all rail journeys - rail fares are subject to change without notice
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Departure
dates 2010 |
16 July, 20 August
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Tour overview
& inclusions |
· 5 Fabulous rail journeys
· Economy & Business Class seats & 1st Class sleepers
· Bundaberg, Town of 1770, The LARC Cruise
· Gladstone, Heron Island
· Footlights Theatre Restaurant
· Cairns; Kuranda Skyrail, Army Duck Tour
· Butterfly House, The Tablelands
· Lake Barrine Cruise, Woodleigh Cattle Station
· Airlie Beach, Daydream Island
· Hamilton Island, Cape Hillsborough
· Mackay, Rockhampton, Mary River Cruise
· Maryborough, Hervey Bay
· Fraser Island, Grand Finale Dinner & Show
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The ultimate rail holiday showcasing 5 spectacular rail journeys travelling in 1st class sleepers, economy and business class seating, and all meals, even during your rail journeys. Join us on this prestige holiday that covers over 1000 miles of Queensland's coastline and iconic islands. Excellent accommodation, all meals along the way, combined with local coach tours exploring the Coral Coast; 1770; Harbour City of Gladstone; Heron Island; Capricorn Coast; Cairns; The Tablelands; Hamilton Island; Daydream Island; Airlie Beach; Maryborough & Fraser Island. Fully hosted with multiple overnight stays in each region make this 15 day rail experience truly unbelievable value!
Day 1 - Friday (L, D)
Tilt Train
Day 2 - Saturday (B,L,D)
LARC
Day 3 - Sunday (B,L,D)
Heron Island Resort
Day 4 - Monday (B,L,D)
Heron Island Reef walk
Day 5 - Tuesday (B,L,D)
QR lounge car
Day 6 - Wednesday (B,L,D)
1st class Twinettes
Day 7 - Thursday (B,L,D)
Kuranda Army Duck
Day 8 - Friday (B,MT,L,D)
All Seasons Hotel Cairns
Kuranda skyrail
Day 9 - Saturday (B,D)
Breakfast at your leisure before you relax on a free day, for rest or shopping. An optional visit to Green Island or an outer Reef Cruise is available.
Day 10 - Sunday (B,L,D)
Curtain Fig
Day 11 - Monday (B,MT,L,D)Today we depart for a 2 Island Discovery Cruise, a day to enjoy the lazy life on Daydream Island Resort & Spa, having lunch at Mermaids Restaurant, before visiting Hamilton Island for a brief coach tour of the surrounds of the Resort.
Day 12 - Tuesday (B,MT,L,D)This morning we travel to Cape Hillsborough and join a fully interpretive walk on the 'Boardwalk' to learn of the Jupiera Tribe's history. We continue on for morning tea at the Old Station Tea Rooms before heading to the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens for a picnic lunch. This afternoon we depart for Rockhampton. Overnight Central Park Motel.
Day 13 - Wednesday (B,L,D)
Daydream Island Resort
Lazy Days
Day 14 - Thursday (B,L,D)Today we take the extreme day tour visit to Fraser Island. Departing our motel we are transferred to Urangan Boat Harbour for Fast Cat transfers to Fraser Island. Our tour today takes in the crystal clear waters of Lake Mackenzie and dazzling white beaches. Explore Central Station, a former forestry camp with huge satinay, scribbly gum, brush box and kauri trees. Walk along the banks of Wanggoolba Creek which flows gently and silently through lush rainforest. Relax and enjoy lunch at The Sand Bar before we are transferred back to the Fast Cat for our return to the mainland. Dinner tonight is our fun farewell evening filled with good food and comedy. Fabulous entertainment and fun with new-found friends make this night very special and a magical finish to a grand holiday.
Maheno at Fraser Island
Day 15 - Friday (B,L)This morning we join 'Mary Heritage', our guide in period costume, for an informative tour of Maryborough's beautiful heritage homes and history. Transfer to Maryborough West Railway Station for our return journey on the Tilt Train to Roma St Station, Brisbane.
Deposit required to secure this booking $500pp.
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