The Inlander, Timetables and Bookings
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A historic journey from the tropical city of Townsville to the mining centre of
Mount Isa, The Inlander offers the opportunity to experience the heritage and
natural treasures of North Queensland’s rugged, yet beautiful inland.
This 977 km trip, enjoyed in air-conditioned comfort, travels through Charters Towers, across the Great Dividing Range and through the mining towns of Hughenden and Julia Creek before delivering passengers into the heart of Australia. There is so much to do and see from Mount Isa including the prehistoric exhibits at the Riversleigh Fossils Interpretive Centre and tours of underground mines. The Inlander - Onboard Travelling west through the remote townships of Queensland’s northern outback, the journey on The Inlander gives you the chance to glimpse the heritage and natural treasures of North Queensland’s ‘big sky’ country. |
Facilities
The Inlander provides the following facilities and services: drinking fountains, restrooms, showers for sleeping berths, air-conditioning, food & beverage services providing meals, refreshments, snacks, confectionary and a liquor service. Onboard entertainment is also provided for you with movies shown in the Club Car.
Only cash (AUD $), Visa and Mastercard credit cards are accepted on board the trains. Personal and travellers cheques are not accepted and EFTPOS is not available. Guests are advised to bring cash for the journey to buy drinks and meals if they do not hold any of these cards.
Accommodation- First Class Travel
There are two first class options for travel: Roomettes and Twinettes.
A Roomette has a single berth, while a Twinette has two berths. Both cabins have a wardrobe, AC 240V power point, washbasin with mirror and drinking glasses. Each berth has a reading light, pillow with slip, top and bottom sheet and a towel. All Twinettes face the direction of travel. Roomettes have a mix of forward and reverse facing cabins.
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Single Berth - Day Seat |
Single Berth - Night Seat |
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Twin Berth - Day Seat |
Twin Berth - Night Seat |
- Economy Class Travel
There are two Economy Class options for travel: Seating Carriages and Berths.
The Seating Carriages are open saloon cars with overhead luggage racks for hand luggage. The seats are arranged in two rows of two seats. You can book an aisle or window seat depending on your preference and availability. All seats face the direction of travel. Please bring your own pillows and blankets if you require them. A fold down table and foot rest are provided for your comfort.
The Economy Berths are a three berth cabin for persons of the same gender. A whole cabin may be reserved for a group of mixed genders. By day the cabin is a sofa which provides seating for passengers. The sofa then converts to three beds for night time. All cabins face the direction of travel and contain a table, AC 240V power point, washbasin with mirror and drinking glasses. A reading light, pillow with slip, lower sheet and blanket are provided for each berth.
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Triple Berth - Day Seat |
Triple Berth - Night Seat |
Menu
Aboard the Inlander you can enjoy one of our delicious meal packages or choose from a selection of take away meals and snacks available from the Club Car.- Club Car
Hot meals aboard The Inlander can be served individually or ordered as part of a meal package. Click here to view The Inlander Menu
