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Queenslander Class on the Sunlander Operated by QR Traveltrain Link to official page See the operator's home page for this service. QROTI recommends you check the operator's page as this summary may sometimes fall out of date. Description The Queenslander is Queensland's premier Traveltrain, and when you board the train, you will be treated to a first class cruise on wheels. For 32 wonderful hours, you can relax in style and explore the beauty of Queensland from your window. It is without a doubt, a journey that you will long remember. There is a view from every window. When you make the journey, you will be captivated by the diversity of Queensland. Your cruise will take the scenic coastal route from bustling Brisbane to the tropical north, showing you the many attractions of this surprisingly diverse, tropical paradise. You will discover the amazing colours from the rainforest to the reef. The people and the land are all an ever-changing face passing before you. Luxury behind every door The luxuriously furnished interior of The Queenslander is everything you've come to expect from a first class hotel. The only difference is that the interior of this luxurious hotel on wheels reflects the magnificent scenery and colours of the landscape outside. The Coral Cay Restaurant As you cruise through Queensland, you'll soon realise there are many things unique to this state. The food is just one of them and the skillful chefs onboard have prepared a mouth-watering menu of unique tropical delicacies in this fine dining restaurant carriage. You can also choose from an extensive selection of award-winning wines and sample the finer vintages of Queensland. The Daintree Lounge Indulge in a Mango Daiquiri, sample a pineapple fruit punch, or enjoy one of the many great Queensland cocktails offered in the Daintree Lounge. Here you can relax, sing along with the piano to all your favourite melodies and just let the world pass you by. You'll be surrounded by the elegant interior which mirrors Queensland's most well known tropical paradise - the Daintree Rainforest. The Cane-Cutters Bar This is the ideal place to escape. Here you can catch up on the latest novel in the reading area, or take on your partner at the games table and if you lose - shout them a drink. Your Cabin Inside this cruise on wheels, your cabin is as relaxing as the rest of the train. Each air-conditioned cabin features comfortable beds, reading lights, washbasin, linen, towels, complimentary wetpack, toiletries and dressing gown for onboard use. There are also the added luxuries of a compact wardrobe and volume control for music. For your convenience, shower and toilet facilities are located at the end of all carriages. Timetables effective 1st April, 2004 to 31st March, 2005: (Note, Queenslander Class operates as part of selected Sunlander services.) Brisbane to Cairns Sunday Thursday Brisbane (Roma Street) dep 8:55 am Caboolture dep 10:05 am Nambour dep 11:05 am Cooroy dep 11:28 am Gympie North 1 arr 12:32 pm dep 12:37 pm Maryborough West 2 arr 1:59 pm dep 2:04 pm Hervey Bay (coach) arr 5 Bundaberg arr 3:37 pm dep 3:42 pm Miriam Vale dep 5:07 pm Gladstone arr 6:01 pm dep 6:11 pm Mount Larcom dep 6:45 pm Rockhampton arr 7:55 pm dep 8:15 pm St Lawrence dep 11:34 pm Monday Friday Carmila dep 12:20 am Sarina dep 1:17 am Mackay arr 1:45 am dep 1:55 am Proserpine arr 3:52 am dep 3:57 am Shute Harbour (coach) arr 4 Bowen 3 arr 5:00 am dep 5:05 am Home Hill dep 6:33 am Ayr dep 6:52 am Giru dep 7:24 am Townsville arr 8:20 am dep 8:45 am Ingham arr 10:23 am dep 10:28 am Cardwell dep 11:23 am Tully arr 12:22 pm dep 12:32 pm Innisfail arr 1:52 pm dep 1:57 pm Babinda dep 2:35 pm Gordonvale dep 3:20 pm Cairns arr 4:00 pm       Cairns to Brisbane Tuesday Saturday Cairns dep 8:35 am Gordonvale arr 9:00 am dep 9:02 am Babinda arr 9:37 am dep 9:39 am Innisfail arr 10:18 am dep 10:23 am Tully arr 11:29 am dep 11:39 am Cardwell arr 12:21 pm dep 12:26 pm Ingham arr 1:23 pm dep 1:28 pm Townsville arr 3:30 pm dep 3:55 pm Giru dep 5:01 pm Ayr arr 5:25 pm dep 5:32 pm Home Hill arr 5:45 pm dep 5:48 pm Bowen 3 arr 7:13 pm dep 7:18 pm Shute Harbour (coach) dep 4 Proserpine arr 8:05 pm dep 8:10 pm Mackay arr 10:34 pm dep 10:44 pm Sarina arr 11:20 pm dep 11:25 pm Wednesday Sunday Carmila arr 12:45 am dep 12:47 am St Lawrence arr 1:35 am dep 1:45 am Rockhampton arr 4:40 am dep 5:00 am Mount Larcom arr 5:57 am dep 5:59 am Gladstone arr 6:33 am dep 6:43 am Miriam Vale dep 7:38 am Bundaberg arr 9:00 am dep 9:05 am Hervey Bay (coach) dep 5 Maryborough West 2 arr 10:10 am dep 10:15 am Gympie North 1 arr 11:46 am dep 11:51 am Cooroy arr 1:25 pm dep 1:27 pm Nambour arr 1:55 pm dep 2:00 pm Caboolture arr 2:50 pm dep 2:56 pm Brisbane (Roma Street) arr 3:55 pm Timetable Notes 1 = Gympie passengers change at Gympie North station, where a coach transfer is provided. Passengers joining this train who require transport to Gympie North are to check-in at the Gympie Transit Centre, Duke Street, 45 minutes prior to the departure of the train. 2 = Maryborough passengers change at Maryborough West station, where a coach transfer is provided. Passengers joining this train who require transport to Maryborough West are to check-in at the Maryborough Station Ticket Office 45 minutes prior to the departure of the train. 3 = Bowen passengers change at Bowen station, where a transfer is provided. Passengers joining this train who require transport to Bowen Station are to check-in at the the Taxi Rank adjacent to Bowen Travel Centre, William Street, Bowen, 45 minutes prior to the departure of the train. 4 = Trainlink bus service available between Proserpine, Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour (Whitsundays) on this service. 5 = Trainlink bus service available between Maryborough and Hervey Bay (Pialba) on this service. All times are Australian Eastern Standard Time. Fares effective 1st April, 2004 to 31st March, 2005: Single, First Class All-inclusive Adult Brisbane to: $A Mackay    570.90 Proserpine 577.50 Airlie Beach (inc. Trainlink coach) 586.30 Shute Harbour (inc. Trainlink coach) 586.30 Bowen 586.30 Townsville 629.20 Cairns 690.80 Fare Notes The Proserpine-Airlie Beach-Shute Harbour component of Queenslander Class fares is based on an economy sitting place on the connecting road coach. The Sunshine Rail Pass and the East Coast Discovery Pass can also be used with this service. Concessional fares are applicable to Children four years and under sixteen years of age. Children under four occupying a seat must pay the child's fare. Students in possession of a Queensland Secondary or Tertiary ID Card or International Student's ID Card. Queensland resident Pensioners and Senior Citizens in possession of their respective Concession Cards. Discounts of 25% off the rail fare apply to interstate Pensioners and Senior Citizens. Conditions apply. Cancellation or rebooking fees may apply if travel is cancelled or amended. Fares do not include meals or drinks. Fares include GST (Goods and Services Tax) Fares effective 1st April, 2004 to 31st March, 2005: Single, Motorail Accompanied Extra Vehicle Brisbane to:    $A    $A Townsville 165.00 247.50 Cairns 187.00 280.50 Motorail Notes This service is primarily intended to cater for First Class Sleeping Berth passengers' vehicles and pre-booking will be accepted up to 325 days in advance. When space is available the service may be extended to other passengers with bookings limited to 14 days in advance. Advanced bookings are highly recommended due to the limited space on each service. Vehicles can have an attached box trailer or collapsible camper trailer, for an additional fee. Caravans, boat trailers, roof loaded boats or canoes will not be accepted for carriage by Motorail. All vehicles are subject to height (2.1 metres) and width (2.1 metres) restrictions and are conveyed at the owners risk along with the vehicles contents. Vehicle "check-in" is no later then 90 minutes prior to the departure and the vehicle must be accompanied for the entire journey. Motor vehicle with trailer prices are also available (restrictions apply). Travel Facilities and Services The Queenslander is Queensland's premier Traveltrain. Sleeping Berths Roomette: Single berth compartments containing a wardrobe, washbasin, power point (240v AC) and toilet. Twinette: Two berth compartments containing wardrobes, washbasin, full length mirror, power point (240v AC) and reading lights. Distinctive bedding and towels are provided. Toilets and showers are provided at the end of all sleeping cars. Reservations May be made 325 days in advance. Restrictions for short journeys do apply. Smoking Is not permitted on any QR service. Check-In Is required at least 45 minutes prior to departure or the berths may be reallocated. Passenger's Luggage All passengers may have conveyed free of charge two items of luggage not exceeding 25 kilograms (55 pounds) each, plus one piece of hand luggage. Where check-in facilities are available, luggage must be presented at least 45 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. The liability for loss or damage is limited to $200. Unchecked luggage is carried at the owner's risk. Identification tags should be affixed to all items including hand luggage. Travel Restrictions Northbound: Passengers may board at the nominated stations between Brisbane and Rockhampton, and disembark at the nominated stations between Mackay and Cairns inclusive. Southbound: Passengers may board at the nominated stations between Cairns and Mackay and disembark at the nominated stations between Rockhampton and Brisbane inclusive. 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