8 Days Southern Coastal Rail Explorer 2021/2022

itinerary

Day 1: Spirit of Queensland Cairns to Tully

Board the Spirit of Queensland this morning and travel from Cairns to Tully. On arrival in Tully, be transferred to your accommodation at Mission Beach. Stay the next three nights at Castaways Resort and Spa, Mission Beach.

Day 2: Dunk Island

Take a ten minute ride on the water taxi to Dunk Island. Enjoy a picnic lunch and spend the day discovering the natural beauty of the island. (BL)

Day 3: Mission Beach

Enjoy a leisurely day exploring Mission Beach. Discover the beaches by kayak or fish from the beach (all own expense). (B)

Day 4: Spirit of Queensland Tully to Proserpine

Transfer from your accommodation back to Tully to re-join the Spirit of Queensland. Wind your way down the coast and arrive in the early evening at Proserpine. Stay the next three nights at Water’s Edge Resort, Airlie Beach. (B)

Day 5: Great Barrier Reef

Experience the underwater playground of the Great Barrier Reef on a full day cruise. Venture out to a permanent pontoon adjacent to spectacular coral walls. View the reef and its colourful marine life as you snorkel in the clear blue waters. (L)

Day 6: Airlie Beach

Spend the day at leisure exploring the village of Airlie Beach with its relaxed atmosphere and collection of eclectic shops and cafés.

Day 7: Spirit of Queensland Proserpine to Brisbane

This morning is at leisure, before transferring back to Proserpine to re-join the Spirit of Queensland. Overnight on board the Spirit of Queensland. (D)

Day 8: Brisbane

Arrive into Brisbane this morning where your holiday concludes. (B)

(B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)

Please note itinerary is subject to change.
Departs: Monday, Friday from Cairns at 8.35am.
Concludes: Brisbane at 9.20am.

dates & pricing

Adult Twin	Senior Twin	Adult Sole	Senior Sole	Departs 2021
$1680	$1598	$2469	$2387	Mondays and Fridays

Tour operates (1 Apr – 24 Dec 21, 11 Jan – 31 Mar 22)
^Prices valid 01APR21-31MAR22.
Australian Pension Concession Card holders, Government Senior Card holders, Queensland Pension Concession Card holders and Queensland Government Senior Card holders may be entitled to Concession Fares that are partly or fully funded by the Commonwealth or State Governments. To qualify for Concession Fares, an Australian Concession Card must be presented at the time of booking; must be valid at the time of travel and must be carried at all times during travel.
Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in Australian Dollars. From prices for rail packages are per person per package twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for travel in low season.

Highlights & inclusions

One way travel on the Spirit of Queensland from Cairns to Tully – Premium Economy Seat
One way travel on the Spirit of Queensland from Tully to Proserpine – Premium Economy Seat
One way travel on the Spirit of Queensland from Proserpine to Brisbane – RailBed
Return transfers from Tully Railway Station to Mission Beach accommodation
Return RailBus Coach Connection transfer from Proserpine Railway Station to Airlie Beach accommodation
3 nights accommodation in Mission Beach
3 nights accommodation in Airlie Beach
Return water taxi transfers to Dunk Island
Full day Great Barrier Cruise
Meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner).