Spirit of Queensland

Brisbane, Queensland

At A Glance

Experience the ultimate Queensland Rail journey onboard the iconic Spirit of Queensland. Traveling between Brisbane and Cairns five times a week, the Spirit of Queensland combines modern seating and entertainment options with the charm of long-distance rail travel. Popular stops along the way include the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays, Townsville and everywhere in between!

 

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Bedding: Railbed

Check In: 15:34

Check Out: 08:35

Closest Airports: Brisbane Airport, Cairns Airport

More Details: Duration 25hrs, Distance 1681km

Location

The Spirit of Queensland runs between Brisbane and Cairns, covering 1681 kilometres over 25 hours. You can access Brisbane and Cairns via their respective airports.

 

Get A Good Night's Rest

Get a good night’s rest with your very own Railbed, a spacious and comfortable seat by day that converts into a lie-flat bed at night. Each Railbed seat includes a wide flat screen with on-demand entertainment options. You can enjoy all meals served directly to your seat as well as a selection of beverages.

 
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Tasty Food & Drink

Treat yourself to a selection of hot cooked dishes ranging from traditional roasts, pastas, beef, chicken, vegetarian and gluten free meals as well as fresh salads, sandwiches and wraps from the onboard kitchen. Alcohol (for those aged over 18) is available for purchase after 10am. Railbed guests have breakfast, lunch and dinner included in their ticket price.

 

Everything You Need In One Placet

The Spirit of Queensland is well-equipped with everything you need for a comfortable journey. Included in your ticket price is in seat entertainment, in seat service, bed linen and an amenities pack. Feel free to move around the train as it moves. The galley is a great spot to mingle with other guests, enjoy a snack or dink, read a newspaper or else watch the scenery go by. You also have access to clean showers and toilets in which to freshen up ahead of your onward journey.

 
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Convenient & Efficient

The Spirit of Queensland can wind its way up to Cairns at up to 160 kilometres per hour, providing five departures a week, it’s not only convenient it’s efficient. The Spirit of Queensland has an innovative tilt mechanism that allows it to travel faster around bends and offer a smoother ride.

 

Contact Us to start planning your holiday on the SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND or take a look at our itineraries to Queensland & Cairns in Australia.