Queensland Rail

Queensland Rail run trains and coach connections across Queensland, making travel between Cairns, Airlie Beach and Brisbane accessible to all. In Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef is on your doorstep as well as a host of incredible things to see and do in Tropical North Queensland. From Airlie Beach, The Whitsunday Islands are within arms reach and the buzzing metropolis of Brisbane has so much to offer. The Spirit of Queensland offers a convenient and comfortable rail journey get between these iconic pockets of Queensland.

Pass through an ever changing landscape of tropical lowlands, towering mountain ranges and white sandy beaches as you embark on this scenic rail journey following the Queensland coastline. Travel from vibrant Brisbane along the Sunshine Coast to Proserpine, your stop for the idyllic Whitsunday Islands. A RailBus service continues your journey from the rail station to the beach resort of Airlie Beach. Continue up the coast to the stunning tropical tablelands of Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, perhaps Queensland’s most iconic attraction. Alternatively, take the 25 hour journey all the way from Brisbane to Cairns to experience the full extent of the state’s incredible coastline.