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COASTAL QUEENSLAND RAILMOTOR
Friday 20th July to Sunday 29th July, 2007 - PDF Document
- Booking Enquiry
This is a tour of coastal Queensland from Cairns to Brisbane by Queensland Railway's 2000 class heritage railmotor. The train will be chartered exclusively by Insights Tours and the tour will include comprehensive sightseeing and guided visits of Reef Headquarters at Townsville, Tully Sugar Mill, a dinner cruise on the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton and a private ranger guided tour of Fraser Island. From Cairns day excursions will include the Daintree River and rainforest in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and the Atherton Tablelands.
- DAY 1 Friday 20th July Cairns (D)
Arrive Cairns. Welcome drink then dinner at The Hotel Cairns.
Accom: The Hotel Cairns
- DAY 2 Saturday 21st July Atherton Tableland (B,L,D)
Day excursion to the Atherton tableland. We will have a specially reserved carriage on the Kuranda Scenic Railway train on its spectacular journey as it passes through World Heritage protected tropical rainforest, past spectacular waterfalls and into the awesome Barron Gorge. Visit the famous Kuranda Heritage Markets with its various artisans. Then to Jacques Coffee Plantation where we have a guided tour of this award winning coffee production facility.
This afternoon we'll tour the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary before boarding the 7.5km Skyrail gondola cableway for the descent through the coastal rainforest. This evening we dine at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre with a performance by the world famous Tjapukai dancers.
Accom: The Hotel Cairns
- DAY 3 Sunday 22nd July Daintree Rainforest (B, L)
Day excursion to the Wet Tropics World Heritage area situated north of the Daintree River. At the Daintree Discovery Centre we will have a naturalist guided walk through the rainforest utilising their mid canopy aerial walkway, canopy tower and 400 metres of elevated boardwalks. In addition, our visit includes the interpretive display centre and an audio visual presentation. This afternoon we have a chartered cruise on the Daintree River.
Accom: The Hotel Cairns
- DAY 4 Monday 23rd July Cairns to Townsville (B,L,D)
Morning departure aboard the railmotor for Tully where we inspect the sugar mill then at Cardwell a short coach excursion to the lookout for views over Hinchinbrook Island and Passage. Late afternoon arrival at Townsville where we visit Castle Hill for sunset views.
Accom: The Beach House Motel
- DAY 5 Tuesday 24th July Townsville to Mackay (B,L,D)
Morning guided visit to the Reef Headquarters Aquarium, the Great Barrier Reef Authority's award winning education centre and the world's largest living coral reef aquarium with 130 species of coral and 120 species of the fish of the Great Barrier Reef. Late morning join the railmotor for the journey to Mackay passing through sugar growing towns of Ayr, Home Hill and Proserpine.
Accom: Coral Sands Motel
- DAY 6 Wednesday 25th July Mackay to Rockhampton (B,L,D)
Morning city tour of Mackay before travelling to Sarina to join our train. As we journey south lunch will be taken at the bush pub at St Lawrence. At Rockhampton we will have a city tour before a sunset dinner cruise on the Fitzroy River with views of the heritage buildings along the riverfront Quay Street which is listed as an historic streetscape.
Accom: Comfort Inn
- DAY 7 Thursday 26th July Rockhampton to Maryborough (B,L,D)
Half day railmotor travel to Bundaberg. As we pass through the Gladstone district we will see the huge railway network for the haulage of central Queensland coal. At Bundaberg, a city tour and inspection of the Bundaberg Rum Distillery. Then to Maryborough for a city tour and a 2 night stay.
Accom: McNevins Parkway Motel
- DAY 8 Friday 27th July Fraser Island (B,L,D)
Full day ranger guided tour to World Heritage Listed Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island with an area of 184,000 hectares. Fraser Island is a place of exceptional beauty with its long uninterrupted white beaches flanked by strikingly coloured sand cliffs, over 100 freshwater lakes- some tea coloured, others clear and some blue - all ringed by white sandy beaches and immense sand dunes which can reach up to 240 metres above sea level. We will also see the wreck of the Maheno, the crystal clear creeks and the tall ancient rainforest -the only place in the world where rainforest grows on sand dunes above 200 m elevation.
- DAY 9 Saturday 28th July Maryborough to Brisbane (B,L,D)
Morning railmotor journey to Yandina to visit Buderim Ginger for guided tour of the plantation and production facility. Then to Nambour to visit the The BigPineapple for lunch and tour of the tropical fruit plantation including a ride on the Cane Train. We arrive Brisbane in the late afternoon. Accommodation is at the Holiday Inn situated above Roma Street station.
Accom: Holiday Inn
- DAY 10 Sunday 29th July Brisbane (B)
Following breakfast the tour ends. The Holiday Inn is very convenient for departures by train to Sydney or to any place in Queensland including Brisbane Airport. In addition, Insights Tours is offering a 2 day coach journey from Brisbane to Thirroul, the "Institute Limited".
General Information
- Cost
The cost of this tour is $3,525
The cost includes:1. all transportation
2. all sightseeing excursions as indicated
3. accommodation on twin share basis
4. all entrance fees
5. guided touring as specified in itinerary
6. meals as specified in the itinerary
7. all gratuities
8. services of Insights Tours escort throughout the tourThe additional costs are: drinks, unspecified meals and items of a personal nature.
Places on the tour require a $500 deposit.
Balance of $3,025 to be remitted by Monday 21st May, 2007.To make a booking Please complete the booking form and return it to Insights Tours together with a deposit of $500 per person.
Cancellations prior to Monday 21st May, 2007
Refunds for cancellations will be less any cancellation fees imposed by third parties.Cancellations after Monday 21st May, 2007
There will be no refunds possible after Monday 21st May, 2007.
It is recommended that insurance cover be obtained. Insights Tours can assist you to obtain insurance.Railmotor
The railmotor is owned and operated by the heritage division of Queensland Rail. It was built in the 1960's to convey up to 104 passengers over medium distances. It affordsexcellent visibility, and comfortable and commodious seating. Although not airconditioned it is toilet equipped and a drivers eye view is available from the forward seats.Coach
Insights Tours will be engaging Illawarra Escape Tours to provide a 46 seat coach which is airconditioned, toilet equipped and has well spaced seating. The coach will be used for transfers, city tours and day excursions from Cairns. The Fraser Island tour will be in a specially modified coach.Accommodation
All accommodation is of at least a 3 star standard.
The cost of the tour is based on twin share ensuite accommodation.
Limited single accommodation is available throughout the tour for an additional total cost of $455.Luggage
There will be no porterage of luggage however assistance with loading and unloading will be available. Please limit your luggage to 1 suitcase and 1 piece of hand luggage per person.Insights Tours
A tour company operated by John and Paul Tuckerman. We arrange tours which utilise chartered trains, coaches and aeroplanes which provide their passengers with spacious and ample accommodation. Our philosophy is to provide a tour with a spectrum of interesting visits, inspections and conveyances. Each tour is uniquely arranged to encompass the most interesting sights of the regions visited. Insights Tours engages our own guides to ensure that our passengers have the best insight into the location being visited.Passenger numbers are limited to ensure a commodious travelling experience and to ensure that visits and guided tours are of maximum benefit. This tour is for a maximum of 38 passengers.
All our tours are personally escorted ensuring you can relax in the confidence that all of the pesky administrative details and arrangements are being taken care of.
There is always the chance that our itinerary could be delayed or curtailed in some way beyond our control. Except for prolonged or unexpected events, the tour will be conducted as closely as possible to the itinerary stated above.
If you would like details or assistance with any bookings, please contact Paul at Insights Tours: Tel: 0242675530
BOOKING FORM
"Coastal Queensland Railmotor" 20th to 29th July, 2007
Booking Enquiry
To contact us:
If you would like details or assistance with any bookings, please contact us at Insights Tours:
Phone: 02 4267 2535 or 02 4267 5530 From Overseas: +61 2 42 672535
Facsimile: 02 42 675530 From Overseas: +61 2 42 67 5530
Email: paul@insightstours.com.au
ABN: 75 120 728 145 Travel agents licence no. 2TA5859 Site Map xml
