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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 QROTI recommends you check the operator's page as this summary may sometimes fall out of date.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 If the tropical north is on your itinerary and you're happy to let the world pass you by, then the Sunlander service offers you a comfortable, relaxing and affordable alternative, three times a week. A dining car available to all passengers plus two Club Cars (one for sleeping car passengers and the other for sitting) are attached, tastefully furnished with both lounge and club style chairs. The Club Cars have a congenial atmosphere and, except for some periods of night travel, offer continuous service for light refreshments, drinks and confectionery. If desired, passengers may take light refreshments to their seat or cabin. A restricted liquor service is also available for consumption in the Club Cars. The Club Cars operate in conjunction with the Dining Car where two or three course meals (Table D'Hote) can be purchased. Meal tickets are distributed by the Passenger Attendants. To see the best of Queensland, just sit back, relax and let the Sunlander show you the rest. Comfortable first-class accommodation consists of both first and economy class sleeping compartments and economy sitters. Timetables effective 1st April, 2004 to 31st March, 2005: (Note, Queenslander Class operates as part of selected Sunlander services.) 19th November 2004: Due to a derailment of a Cairns Tilt Train service on 15th November, some Sunlander services will be extended to Cairns to make up the capacity lost from the Carins Tilt Train service. In particular, the Tuesday service from Brisbane and the Thursday service from Townsville will now extend to Cairns. This is now reflected in the timetable below. Brisbane to Townsville Brisbane to Cairns q Sunday Tuesday q Thursday Saturday 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 Yeppoon (coach) arr y (Sat only) St Lawrence dep 11:34 pm q Monday Wednesday q Friday Sunday 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 continues q Monday Wednesday q Friday only 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 Townsville to Brisbane q Tuesday Thursday q 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 continues on q Tuesday Thursday q Saturday, or starts here on Monday 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 Tuesday q Wednesday Friday q 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. q = These services include the Queenslander Class. y = Trainlink bus service available between Rockhampton and Yeppoon on this service (Saturday only). All times are Australian Eastern Standard Time. Fares effective 1st April, 2004 to 31st March, 2005: Single First Berth Economy Berth Sitting Car Adult Adult Adult Brisbane to: $A $A $A Gympie North    133.10    88.00    35.20 Maryborough West 160.60 104.50 51.70 Pialba (Hervey Bay) (inc. Trainlink coach) 166.10 110.00 57.20 Bundaberg 172.70 112.20 59.40 Gladstone 211.20 136.40 83.60 Rockhampton 227.70 146.30 93.50 Yeppoon (inc. Trainlink coach) 240.40 159.50 106.70 Mackay 298.10 190.30 137.50 Proserpine 309.10 196.90 144.10 Airlie Beach (inc. Trainlink coach) 317.90 205.70 152.90 Shute Harbour (inc. Trainlink coach) 317.90 205.70 152.90 Bowen 319.00 203.50 150.70 Townsville 338.80 215.60 162.80 Cairns 377.30 239.80 187.00 Fare Notes The Maryborough West-Hervey Bay component of First and Economy Berth fares is based on an economy sitting place on the connecting road coach. The Rockhampton-Yeppoon component of First and Economy Berth fares is based on an economy sitting place on the connecting road coach. The Proserpine-Airlie Beach-Shute Harbour component of First and Economy Berth 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) Travel Facilities and Services Sleeping Berths Are provided for both First and Economy Class travel. First Class Sleeping cars - Roomette: Comprises single berth compartments which contain wardrobes, bedding, washbasin, power point (240 volt AC) and toilet. First Class Sleeping cars - Twinette: Comprises two-berth compartments which contain wardrobes, bedding, washbasin, full length mirror, power point (240 volt AC) and reading lights. Economy Sleeping cars: Comprises three-berth compartments which contain a washbasin, power point (240 volt AC) and reading lights. A blanket, pillow, pillow slip and lower base sheet is provided in Economy Berths. Showers Are provided at the end of all sleeping cars and some sitting cars. Toilets Are provided at the end of all sleeping cars and sitting cars. Sitting Cars Have been constructed as open saloon cars with overhead luggage racks and individual reading lights. Each seat may be reclined to a desired position by pressing a button in the arm rest. A public address and background music system is provided together with panoramic windows with shade control. Toilets and washbasins are provided at the end of each carriage. Dining and Club Car Service A Dining Car, which is available to all passengers, plus two Club Cars (one for First Class and Economy Class sleeping berth passengers and the other for Economy Class sitting passengers) are attached to all Sunlander services. The Club Cars are tastefully furnished with both lounge and club style chairs. The Club Cars have a congenial atmosphere and, except for some periods of night travel, offers continuous service for light refreshments, drinks and confectionery. If desired, passengers may take light refreshments to their seat or cabin. Full bar service is also available for consumption in the Club Cars. The Club Cars operate in conjunction with the Dining Car where two or three course meals (Table D'Hote) can be purchased. Meal tickets are distributed by the Passenger Attendants. 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. Break of Journey Is permitted for journeys over 120km at any nominated station, but sector fares will apply when the break of journey is more than four (4) hours. Cancellation or Rebooking Fees may apply if travel is cancelled or amended. Reservations May be made up to 325 days in advance. Restrictions do apply for short journeys. Smoking Is not permitted on any QR service. Conditions are subject to change without notice, and other conditions may apply. HOW TO BOOK AND TRAVELTRAIN CONTACT DETAILS