Long distance train travels can be quite stressing if you are on a family vacation. In Australia travelling along the Queensland Rail can be quite an experience measurable with lets say ? a visit to the pyramids. Surprising affirmation isn't it? Surprising or not this is the truth. The minute you get on board the train with your ticket in your hand and your dear beside you can be sure you'll have the time of your life. It is said that this long distance train travel will be a lesson of the culture, cuisine and landscape of Queensland. Let's find out more!



It's good to know that trains go along Queensland thru many routes and each of them had a name. Let's discover all of them and then choose our destination. First of them the Queenslander goes between Brisbane and Cairns in a 32 hours journey along the coast of the land. Second is the Sunlander which will have the same route but on the inland of the coast. Third is Spirit of the Tropics that runs between Brisbane and Proserpine. The others are Tilt train (high speed train between the South East and Central Queensland), Spirit of the Outback, Inlander, Westlander, Gulflander, and Savannahlander.

For someone who wishes to see the coast of the region the best option is the Queenslander. So let's get on board. First the rail goes along the East coast of Queensland from Brisbane to Cairns with stops in: Mackay, Proserpine, and Townsville. The journey will take 32 hours and you'd be better to be prepared for it.

Queensland is the second largest state of Australia, and it neighbours in the East with the Great Barrier Reef and the Pacific Ocean and also that is called the Sunshine State because has a warm weather and the major part of it is in the tropics. Knowing these you can imagine the spectacular landscape in which the train will find its way: rainforests, sugarcane fields, coral gardens and marine life of the Great Barrier Reef and much more.

Second the passengers will be accommodated in single, twin and triple berth sleeping compartments with all the necessary comfort for a long journey (air conditioned, showers, wardrobes, reading lights, towels, bathrobes, and so on) and will enjoy the extra special care of the on board train personnel. If you will want to know more of the land, people or culture of Queensland the man who can serve as your personal guide is Ma?tre'D the most reliable man on train.

Third the comfort being the describing word for the Queensland Rail (which is one of the first rails in Australia) the passenger will have to discover a relaxing lounge car (proper for relaxing with a drink and with friends made on the train). For the one who took the train for business reasons the train will provide the necessary equipments: payphones, fax machines, internet connection, video terminals. Also passengers with disabilities will have at their disposal all the designed facilities.

Fourth in the train you'll have the surprise to discover a good restaurant car which will serve you delicious traditional Australian meals and also dietary dishes according to each passenger's requests. According the menus the hungry passenger can enjoy the famous seafood platter (king prawns, oysters, bugs, smoked salmon), fruits and vegetables and not least the famous wines coming from Queensland's awarded vineyards. On board Queensland Rail you'll make a culinary journey thru the most Australian tastes and delights.

In the light of all above all you have to do is to put on your to do list in your lifetime a long distance train travel along Queensland. It is said that you get on board as passenger and you get off as friend of Australia and Queensland.