Price Includes:


• 2 nights Cairns
• 3 nights Heron Island
• Private car transfers throughout
• Great Barrier Reef cruise
• The Sunlander & Tilt Train rail travel


  Highlights:


• Full day Outer Barrier Reef cruise
• Queenslander Class on The Sunlander train
• Innovative Tilt Train
• Heron Island activities & relaxation

 

 
The Sunlander - Rail & Reef Tour

7 Days   SUNRR

Running between Brisbane, Queensland’s sunshine capital, and Cairns in the tropical north—where the Great Barrier Reef meets the timeless Daintree Rainforest—The Sunlander’s all-inclusive Queenslander Class offers a unique insight into the heritage, culture, landscape and cuisine of Australia. With a backdrop of superb dining, accommodation and service, this is truly one of Australia’s great rail journeys.

Day 1 Arrive Cairns
Arrive Cairns and transfer to your hotel, rest of the day is at leisure. Accommodation: Cairns, Cairns Colonial Club for two nights.

Day 2 Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Board the Quicksilver catamaran for your cruise to magnificent Agincourt Reef. Experience the magic of the Great Barrier Reef, a complex maze of 2,900 reef systems stretching over 1,400 miles. There is time to swim, snorkel, view the underwater life from the semi-submersible and spend time in the underwater observatory. (B,L)

Day 3 Board The Sunlander Train
Depart Cairns aboard The Sunlander—a premium, all-inclusive style of travel offering twin sleeping accommodation, fine dining, entertainment and local commentary, exceptional service and extra special touches. Accommodation: Sunlander Train, Queenslander Class (B,L,D)

Day 4-6 Heron Island
Arrive at Gladstone station this morning and transfer to Heron Island. Snorkel and dive in some of the world‘s best reef or enjoy the island. Accommodation: Heron Island (Turtle Room) for three nights.

Day 7 Heron Island / Brisbane
Transfer to Gladstone and board the Tilt Train. Pass spectacular scenery en route to Brisbane, arriving at approximately 3:55pm.

 

Departs Sundays and Thursday (train departs Cairns on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 8:35am)

 Sunlander - Rail & Reef Tour (CODE: SUNRR)
 Land cost per person Twin Single
 1 Apr 06–31 Mar 07    
 Sunlander $2037 $2937

• Cancellations inside 4 weeks prior to travel incur a 100% fee.
• Prices are “from” and seasonal surcharges may apply.

 

 
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