Experience the adventure of train travel
Rail Package - Experience Reef to Rain Forest
Experience the age-old rainforests and the islands and marine life of the Great Barrier Reef.
To book this incredible trip please contact us via phone or email.
Experience
highlights:
- 3
night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard Coral Princess from Cairns to Townsville.
- Overnight
premium rail travel aboard The Sunlander in Queenslander Class from Townsville
to Brisbane
- All
meals are included.
Experience 1
Day 1
(Saturday) - This morning board your Coral Princess vessel at Cairns Trinity
Wharf for an 11.00am departure. Cruise the outer Great Barrier Reef visiting
Thetford Reef and Sudbury Cay for fish feeding, snorkelling, coral viewing and
scuba diving. Overnight: Coral Princess (D)
Day 2
(Sunday) - Visit Coates or Nathan Reefs to further enjoy the Great Barrier
Reef. Visit Dunk Island resort and enjoy a guided rainforest walk. Overnight:
Coral Princess (B, L, D)
Day 3
(Monday) - Cruise the Family Group of Islands (the only tropical rainforest
island on the Australian coast), Hinchinbrook Channel and be our guest at
exclusive Pelorus Island with its magnificent fringing reef, beach and
rainforest for an Aussie beach BBQ. Overnight: Coral Princess (B, L, D)
Day 4
(Tuesday) - Cruise Halifax Bay, passing Magnetic Island, arriving in Townsville
at 10.00am. Time to relax in Townsville before transferring to Townsville Rail
Station (own expense). Board The Sunlander, travelling in Queenslander Class
for your south bound rail journey to Brisbane. Watch the sun set over the
passing fields of sugarcane before enjoying your superb three-course evening
meal. Overnight: Onboard The Sunlander (B, D)
Day 5
(Wednesday) - Enjoy the view as you pass through the northern suburbs on your
way to your arrival point in the vibrant city of Brisbane. (B, L)
Experience 2
Day 1 (Sunday)
- Depart Brisbane on the Sunlander travelling in style in Queenslander Class.
Overnight: The Sunlander (L, D)
Day 2
(Monday) - Arrive in Cairns, transferring to your accommodation (own expense).
Overnight: The Lakes Cairns Resort & Spa (B, L)
Day 3
(Tuesday) - Join your transfer to the award winning Daintree Eco Lodge &
Spa. Your private tree house style accommodation is in the heart of the
Rainforest World Heritage region. Overnight: Daintree Eco Lodge (B)
Day 4
(Wednesday) - Join a guided 4WD safari of the World Heritage Listed Daintree
Rainforest. Overnight: Daintree Eco Lodge (B,D)
Day 5
(Thursday) - Today is at your own leisure. Join a guided walk or a nocturnal
tour, or relax with one of the many therapeutic spa treatments available. (own
expense) Overnight: Daintree Eco Lodge (B)
Day 6
(Friday) - Transfer back to Cairns to connect to your onward journey.
Experience 3
Day 1
(Thursday) - On arrival in Cairns transfer to your accommodation (own expense),
located in the heart of Cairns. Overnight: The Oasis Resort, Cairns.
Day 2
(Friday) - Kuranda, Coffee and Tablelands Tour includes the famous Kuranda
Scenic Rail, visit Skybury Coffee Centre and return to Cairns over the treetops
on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Overnight: The Oasis Resort, Cairns. (L)
Day 3
(Saturday) - Cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef with Sunlover Cruises.
Explore, swim, snorkel and get to know the local marine life. Overnight: The
Oasis Resort, Cairns. (L)
Day 4
(Sunday) - Depart Cairns on the Tilt Train southbound to The Whitsundays.
Accommodation (per room per night) Day Tours (per person)
B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D
= Dinner
For more information or to
book please contact us or complete a Journey Request Form.
All itineraries are subject to change