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The Best of Queensland

11-day rail trip through Queensland with two overnight sleeper trains

Railbookers runs this 11-day, 10-night independent rail package through Queensland and back to Sydney, starting with a sleeper train from Sydney to Brisbane and a day exploring Brisbane before another overnight train continues north to Cairns. In Cairns, the trip includes a day trip on the Kuranda railway, a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, and a drive to Daintree Forest and Cape Tribulation in the tropical north, before the return train journey south to Sydney. As an independent rather than an escorted tour, travelers move between these pre-arranged rail journeys and excursions on their own schedule. Priced from $3,049 per person, about $277 a day, this is one of Railbookers' more rail-heavy Australian trips, built around two overnight sleeper train journeys and a named scenic railway rather than a single point-to-point route. It suits travelers drawn to overnight train travel who also want time for reef and rainforest excursions along the way.

What to know before you look closer

  • The trip is described as a holiday by rail, but two of its featured activities, the Great Barrier Reef cruise and the drive to Daintree Forest and Cape Tribulation, are not train journeys; confirm how these segments fit around the rail portions before booking.
  • Railbookers publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package, so the exact number of nights spent in Brisbane and in the Cairns area is not specified; confirm the schedule before booking.
  • The evidence lists no current departure dates for this package.

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, the trip includes a sleeper train from Sydney to Brisbane, an overnight train on to Cairns, and a day trip on the Kuranda railway.
Do you sleep overnight on the train?
Yes, both the Sydney to Brisbane and Brisbane to Cairns legs are described as sleeper or overnight train journeys.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is described as an independent rail package.
What else is included besides the trains?
A cruise to the Great Barrier Reef and a drive to Daintree Forest and Cape Tribulation.
Which places does it cover?
Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, and Daintree Forest and Cape Tribulation in the tropical north, before returning to Sydney.
How long is the trip and what does it cost?
11 days and 10 nights, priced from $3,049 per person, about $277 a day.

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