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Cairns & Far North Queensland Australia

Getting there by Train

Cairns Station is right in the city centre, easily within walking distance of the waterfront and most hotels.

Queensland Railways Tilt train and The Sunlander services connect Cairns to Brisbane (via Townsville and Rockhampton), taking 32 hours for the full journey. Even though the Tilt Train reaches speeds of 160km/h between Townsville and Brisbane, the diesel Tilt Train running between Brisbane and Cairns runs at a maximum of 80km/h between Townsville and Cairns due to the poor alignment of the line. Although a trip between Townsville and Cairns takes 4 hours by car, it can take over 7 hours by train.

The Kuranda Scenic Railway, also operated by Queensland Rail, runs from Cairns to Kuranda, stopping over the majestic Barron Gorge to allow passengers to leave the train and enjoy the beautiful view over the water.

The Savannahlander also travels from Cairns to Kuranda but then continues on to the outback town of Forsayth.

Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Region in Tropical North Queensland is a wonderful place to plan your next holiday or gateway. Discover the beauty of Australia's tropics. You can swim with bright colorful fish and coral in the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, Escape to one of the many tropical islands or walk through some of the oldest rainforests. Enjoy many different holiday activities including Great the Barrier Reef, Adventure tours , Food and Wine , Relaxation , Cruises , Outback , Shopping, Rainforest , Indigenous Art and Culture. Tourism plays a major part in the Cairns economy. According to Tourism Australia, Cairns is the fourth most popular holiday destination for international tourists in Australia. The city also attracts many local Australian holiday.

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