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The Best of Queensland
Railbookers | 11 Days | Brisbane to Sydney
Weekly Departures January - December 2026
Discover the very best Queensland has to offer on this unbelievable holiday by rail. Travel by sleeper train from Sydney to Brisbane and explore the city for a day, then another spectacular overnight journey to Cairns. Here embark on a breath-taking day trip on the Kuranda railway, cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef and drive to the tropical north and the wonder of Daintree Forest and Cape Tribulation before following your tracks back to Sydney.
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Trip Highlights
- Relax in the comfort of travelling by overnight train
- Ride one of the most scenic trains in Australia on the Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Take to the sky above the beautiful Wet Tropics on the Skyrail cableway
- Discover the true Aboriginal culture and way of life at Tjapukai Cultural Park
- Enjoy a once in a lifetime day sailing out to The Great Barrier Reef
- Head to the beautiful Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation
What's Included?
- Rail Travel as per the itinerary
- Double Cabin accommodation from Sydney to Brisbane
- 3 nights onboard sleeper trains
- 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Brisbane
- 5 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Cairns
- Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns
- Kuranda railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway day trip
- Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park entrance
- Full day tour from Cairns to Daintree Forest and Cape Tribulation (Wed and Sat only)
Additional Information
Day 1: Overnight Train from Sydney to Brisbane
Depart Sydney Central in the afternoon and settle into your private cabin for the journey. (Overnight onboard)
Day 2: Brisbane
Arrive in the Queensland capital in the morning, and head to your hotel. Once checked in and refreshed head out to enjoy all this great city has to offer. (Overnight Brisbane)
Day 3: The Spirit of Queensland
Spend the morning as you wish, and then board the Spirit of Queensland train heading north to Cairns. Enjoy In Seat Entertainment and food and drink served to your RailBed, as well as fresh bed linen.
Day 4: The Spirit of Queensland
Relax in the comfort of the train and enjoy the Queensland scenery as you speed towards Cairns. Once you have arrived make your way to your hotel for a 3-night stay. (Overnight Cairns)
Day 5: Kuranda Railway and Sky Rail Day Trip
Depart Cairns in the morning for a 2-hour scenic train ride to the quaint village of Kuranda. From here embark on a spectacular cable-way ride over what is often cited as being one of the most extraordinary places on Earth, the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Admire the breath-taking views across the rainforest canopy, then transfer back to Cairns for the night. (Overnight Cairns)
Day 6: Great Barrier Reef
Today embark on a 2-hours cruise out the Great Barrier reef for a day you will never forget. Enjoy 4-hours on the reef itself, with the options of snorkelling, semi-submersible coral viewing and feeding the fish. (Overnight Cairns)
Day 7: Daintree Forest and Cape Tribulation
Head to the true Tropical North of Australia today and a wonderful day trip to Daintree Forest and Cape Tribulation. You will enjoy the scenic coastal road, a 1-hour river cruise, guided boardwalk tour and the abundant wildlife in the area. Lunch is taken care of in a picturesque beach house as well as a 4WD drive along the iconic Bloomfield Track before returning to Cairns for the evening. (Overnight Cairns)
Day 8: Cairns
Enjoy a day at your own pace today and make the most of beautiful Cairns. (Overnight Cairns)
Day 9: The Spirit of Queensland
Following breakfast at your hotel, make your way to the station to begin your journey home. Watch the scenery fly past from the comfort of your RailBed onboard the Spirit of Queensland train. (Overnight onboard)
Day 10: Brisbane
Check into your hotel once you have arrived, then enjoy a full day sightseeing in Brisbane. (Overnight Brisbane)
Day 11: Sydney
Enjoy the final leg of your holiday, travelling south by train to Sydney.
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