Map RC - Rail map of Southern Queensland

Queensland's outback is larger than life. Learn about Aboriginal culture, indulge in the ever-changing landscape, or soak up the hospitality. From the historic towns of Longreach and Winton to the charm of Charleville - you'll be surprised just what you can see in this ancient land. And what better way to travel the wide open spaces, than Traveltrain Holidays’ long distance train network.

Spirit of the Outback For a realistic up front view of Queensland’s captivating outback – take a trip from Brisbane to Longreach on the Spirit of the Outback. This 24-hr journey travels west from Rockhampton, passing through the heritage towns of Blackwater, Emerald and Barcaldine before arriving in Longreach, home to the famous Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum. Accommodation includes sleeping berths (for one, two or three people) or seats. The sleeping berths feature a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable journey, including bedding, wash basins, wardrobes and access to shower facilities. Meals can be purchased onboard. Schedule: Twice weekly departures from Brisbane and Longreach on Mondays. You can even take your car with you, using QR’s Motorail service.

The Westlander Discover the pioneering spirit of Queensland’s Outback with a journey aboard The Westlander. This scenic journey from Brisbane travels through the rich farmlands of the Darling Downs, some of Queensland’s most established wine producing regions and across the Great Dividing Range before arriving in Charleville, the largest town in south-west Queensland and gateway to the outback. Passengers are accommodated in seats or sleeping compartments, which feature wash basins and wardrobes, and access to shower facilities. Meals can be purchased onboard. Schedule: The Westlander departs twice weekly from Brisbane and Charleville.

The Tilt Trains Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure – The Tilt train is a comfortable and convenient way to access Queensland’s coastal destinations. Travelling between Brisbane and Cairns, the Tilt Train fleet features personal entertainment, power point for laptops and computer games, club car and in-dining service. The Cairns Tilt offers business-style seating for all passengers, whilst the Rockhampton/Bundaberg services offer both business and economy-style seating. Meals can be purchased onboard. Schedule: The Cairns Tilt departs three times weekly from Brisbane and Cairns. Brisbane-Rockhampton services depart daily, except Saturday. An additional service terminating in Bundaberg operates Monday to Thursday.

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Sunshine Coast Line Travel by fast, comfortable electric train from Brisbane to Nambour and Gympie on the Sunshine Coast. Schedule: Trains operate every day from Brisbane's Roma Street and Central Stations, with up to twelve trains each day travelling to Nambour, and two trains daily travelling through to Gympie North.

Tourist Railways

The Mary Valley Railway Experience the Cooloola Region's Mary Valley aboard the 'Valley Rattler' - easily one of Queensland's most scenic railway lines. This historic 40 km journey commences at Gympie, and after crossing the Mary River, negotiates an abundance of curves, gradients and bridges to pass through the small country villages of Dagun, Amamoor and Kandanga to Imbil. Disembark at any of these original stations, fully restored and landscaped, where you can enjoy interesting excursions within the district and good old-fashioned country hospitality. Schedule: Trains operate from Gympie on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays.

Archer Park Station and Steam Tramway Experience a ride on the wonderful French-made "Purrey" Steam tram at Rockhampton's Archer Park Station Museum. This beautifully restored remnant of Rockhampton's little known steam tramway network is one of very few of its kind anywhere in the world. Schedule:Steam Trams operate every Sunday afternoon.

	The Rosewood Railway Experience some of Queensland's railway history on the Rosewood Railway. Preserved steam locomotives and railmotors including the iconic 'Red Fred' shuttle to and fro over an original country branch line railway that's an easy day trip from Brisbane. Schedule: Trains operate from Rosewood to Perry's Knob and from Kunkala to Cabanda on the last Sunday of every month.

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Queensland Railways (QR) official maps and track access details