Cairns & Tropical North QLD: Rail, Stay & Cruise (2025)

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Day 1 – Arrive in Cairns

Upon your arrival in Cairns, you are welcome to check in at the Novotel Oasis at any time after 3:00 pm. Your tour host will greet you before our Welcome Dinner at Dundee's Restaurant in Cairns Aquarium, where you can savour Australian cuisine against the backdrop of a beautiful saltwater marine aquarium.

Included Meals: Dinner

Day 2 – Atherton Tablelands

Today we experience a unique culinary journey through the Atherton Tablelands, sampling a wide variety of locally produced food and wine. Explore the diverse landscapes, from lush rainforests to picturesque savannah plains as we learn about the rich volcanic soil that allows for the cultivation of a wide range of crops, including bananas, coffee, sugar cane, avocados, mangoes, macadamia nuts, and citrus. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at the Australian Platypus Park

Included Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea

Day 3 – Paronella Park

Today we travel back in time to witness the remarkable vision and perseverance of a single individual with a dream. Paronella Park stands today as a tribute to the accomplishments of its visionary founder, José Paronella. We are guided through a captivating storytelling tour of the Park, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience. Paronella Park offers a diverse range of attractions, including stunning photo opportunities, impressive architecture, a fascinating history, expansive tropical gardens, a fully functional 1930s hydroelectric generator! A delicious homemade lunch is included.

Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4 – Green Island & Free time

This morning we embark on a half day ferry journey to Green Island and enjoy the opportunity to witness the stunning Great Barrier Reef, featuring its exquisite coral gardens and diverse marine life. Take a ride on the state-of-the-art Coral Explorer glass bottom boats, ensuring a dry and memorable adventure. Returning to Cairns this afternoon for time to explore this beautiful tropical city at your own leisure. 

Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 – Kuranda Skyrail & Gold Class Scenic Railway

Today we explore the wonders of the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway as you journey through Australia's Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, home to the world's oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest. We enjoy the charming village of Kuranda before returning to Cairns on the Kuranda Scenic Railway Train in Gold Class, where tropical welcome drinks and locally sourced appetisers await us onboard. We spend our last night in Cairns together, dining at a local restaurant on the Esplanade.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Dinner

Day 6 – Farewell Cairns 

After breakfast, board the Spirit of Queensland Train for your relaxing journey towards Brisbane. 

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 – Arrive Brisbane

Arriving in Brisbane this morning, disembark the train with cherished memories of your time in Far North Queensland. 

Included Meals: Breakfast

Please note the above itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Starting in Cairns and ending in Brisbane

• 15 – 21 August 2025
• 5 – 11 September 2025
• 10 – 16 October 2025

Are you a Queensland Pensioner? Queensland Pension Concession Card holders are eligible to receive four Queensland Pension rail travel entitlements each calendar year. Utilise these benefits on our great valued package!

• QLD Pensioner - Twin share $2,699 per person / Solo $3,359
• Senior - Twin share $2,839 per person / Solo $3,499
• Adult - Twin share $2,889 per person / Solo $3,549

Call us today on 1300 414 198!

Note: Pricing is subject to change without notice

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort - Treat yourself to 4.5-star resort style accommodation in the heart of Cairns. Transformed in 2019 with a new lobby, restaurant & bar, guest rooms and public spaces, discover Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort. With its sandy lagoon style pool, boasting the only swim up bar in cairns, guests can relax by the pool. Guests staying at this impressive Cairns resort are within easy reach of many of Cairns' top attractions, including the Esplanade, Reef Casino and a wide variety of restaurants, bars and shops.

The Deluxe Rooms are spacious, bright and overlook Cairns city. These tropical-chic rooms are fully furnished with modern facilities, a dining table for two and intimate balcony overlooking Cairns city, resort gardens or mountain landscape.

Spirit of Queensland (RailBed) - A spacious and comfortable seat by day that converts to a lie-flat bed at night. Enjoy 35 degrees of recline and a wide flat 18.5 inch screen with on-demand entertainment options including movies and music. At night sleep well on a thick mattress topper and comfortable linen, all included in your fare.

Spirit of Queensland

Luggage - 2 x 20 kg Items per person, with one item of carry on luggage free of charge.

Onboard facilities - Licensed Galley Car open 24 hrs. Alcohol not available between midnight and 10am. • Drinking fountains• Showers and Toilets located in the end of each carriage

Accessibility - Accessible spaces and accessible Premium Economy Seats/RailBeds are available in Car E and Car B as well as signage with raised text, braille and hearing aid loops. Accessible shower/toilet located in the RailBed carriage Band Premium Economy carriage E. Most types of mobility devices can be accommodated on Spirit of Queensland services, however size restrictions do apply. In general, these dimension limits are 720 mm wide by1200 mm long on the Spirit of Queensland.

Please note that Queensland Rail periodically conduct planned and unplanned maintenance to tracks throughout the Queensland Rail network. Disruptions caused by this is out of our control. We will endeavour to advise you as soon as possible of the situation and alternative travel options.

Tours: The Cairns Touring companies can accommodate most mobility concerns, please speak to our Travel Advisors for details.

What should I pack?

• Lightweight casual clothes with a warm jacket for evenings.
• Sand shoes or comfortable walking shoes
• Hat and sunscreen
• Don't forget your camera!