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Spirit of Queensland & Rainforest Rail Adventure

Hotel upgrade to Crystalbrook Bailey!

Brisbane to Cairns

7 night package

Flights Included

Rail Holiday

For travel between 09 Feb 2025 to 09 Mar 2026

Overview

Embark on this memorable adventure of Australia’s captivating tropical north where you’ll experience the wonders of the rainforest, a rail journey onboard the Spirit of Queensland and more!

Journey on board the Spirit of Queensland and uncover tropical villages, indigenous customs, and incredible wildlife before immersing yourself in a fascinating exploration of Cairns.

Relish a hotel stay in Brisbane before boarding the Spirit of Queensland for your one-night journey to the natural wilderness of captivating Cairns. A modern tilt train, it boasts state-of-the-art facilities that offers you the classic old-world charms of rail travel with the ultimate mix of modern-day comforts.

From your base in Cairns, where you’ll spend five nights in total, you’ll embark on a series of tours that will explore this captivating destination. From an exploration of the Rainforestation National Park to a Pamagirri Aboriginal experience, an enchanting Skyrail Rainforest Cableway journey to close encounters with indigenous wildlife, and a catamaran cruise of the Great Barrier Reef, the sights you’ll see will be ones to remember.

Highlights

  • Rail journey on board Spirit of Queensland
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway tour
  • Great Barrier Reef tour

Departs from January 2025 - March 2026

Inclusions

Rail Journey

  • 1 night rail journey on board Spirit of Queensland from Brisbane to Cairns in a lie-flat railbed with all meals
  • In-seat wine and dine service and entertainment

Hotel Stays

  • 1 night four-star hotel stay at The Point Brisbane
  • Complimentary 5 night five-star hotel upgrade at the Crystalbrook Bailey, a Cairns Luxury Resort
  • All hotel stays include breakfast

Tours

  • Kuranda Scenic Railway 
  • Kuranda village
  • Rainforestation Nature Park
  • Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
  • Tropical Fruit Orchard
  • Dreamtime Walk
  • Koala and Wildlife Park
  • Amphibious Army Duck tour of the rainforest
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
  • Reef Magic Great Barrier Reef cruise
  • Travel on air-conditioned catamaran
  • 4 hours reef time
  • Marine life touch tank
  • Underwater observatory
  • Fish feeding presentations

Extend Your Stay: 4 Day Port Douglas Extension from $499pp

  • 3 night four-star hotel stay in Port Douglas
  • 4 day car hire with unlimited kilometres

All Flights, Taxes and Transfers

*Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail may be closed for trackworks and maintenance on select travel dates. This will be replaced with a Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest tour if the tour date is not available. Itinerary may operate in reverse depending on departure date.

Named hotels are based on availability and are subject to change without notice. Alternative hotels will always be of equal or higher star rating.

Itinerary

Day 1: Brisbane - Hotel Stay

Brisbane boasts a vibrant café culture to match its classic relaxed Gold Coast vibe. While away the hours by meandering the city’s riverbanks lined with busy malls, riverfront plazas, outdoor man-made beaches, water parks, botanical gardens, and wildlife parks.

  • Stay: The Point Brisbane

Day 2: Brisbane - Board the Spirit of Queensland

Board the Spirit of Queensland for your train journey to Cairns. Turn on your personal in-seat entertainment or simply admire the spectacular vistas from your window as the scenes transform to the lush green landscapes of rural Queensland.

  • Stay: Spirit of Queensland
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Cairns - Alight the Spirit of Queensland

Upon alighting the Spirit of Queensland, the balmy air and azure waters of Cairns will whisk you into a tropical paradise. Surrounded by the UNESCO-listed wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, it’s a haven for explorers.

  • Stay: Crystalbrook Bailey Cairns
  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Cairns - Hotel Stay

You’ll enjoy a full day to explore Cairns and its lush tropical environs. From trips to Cape Tribulation and the Atherton Tablelands, nature lovers will be spoilt for choice here.

  • Stay: Crystalbrook Bailey Cairns
  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Cairns - Kuranda: Tour & Hotel Stay

Today you’ll be transported to the rainforest village of Kuranda on board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway. Upon arrival, you’ll begin your exploration with a series of immersive tours before boarding the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

  • Stay: Crystalbrook Bailey Cairns
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 6: Cairns - Tour & Hotel Stay

Embark a catamaran to Moore Reef to learn about the astonishing natural history of the Great Barrier Reef. An escorted coral-viewing tour from a semi-submersible vessel and a glass-bottom boat, will offer incredible sights of astonishing coral formations.

  • Stay: Crystalbrook Bailey Cairns
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 7: Cairns - Hotel Stay

Originally home to the Yirrganydji and Yidinji peoples, Cairns offers a rich range of cultural attractions. Discover some of the incredible indigenous artwork at Cairns Art Gallery or delve into the town’s remarkable history at Cairns Museum.

  • Stay: Crystalbrook Bailey Cairns
  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Cairns - Fly Home

Your holiday is complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.

  • Meals: Breakfast

Dates/Prices

Depart Duration Twin share Solo Passenger
9 February 2025  7 Nights From $2,799pp From $3,799pp

Advertised price is based on 9 February 2025 departure,  CLICK HERE. to contact your closest Phil Hoffmann Travel store to find out more.

*Pricing subject to changes and availability. Surcharges may apply on dfferent departure dates. Pricing correct as of 8 October 2024. 

Booking terms and conditions apply.

* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.

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