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he Sunlander with Queenslander Class
and the Spirit of the Outback
allow you the opportunity to take your own car or 4WD
with you on holidays. You can simply combine any Spirit
of the Outback package tour with the motorail service
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rail/self drive holiday. Travel one way aboard the Spirit of
the Outback or The Sunlander and have the convenience of your
own car at your destination. This gives you the opportunity
to self drive on the return journey. You don't even have to
choose a package tour. You have the flexibility to simply use
the motorail service as a one-way means to your destination,
where you can explore the many tourist attractions and unique,
diverse landscape that Queensland has to offer at your own pace.
- Trailers and collapsible camper trailers must be attached
to a motor vehicle.
- Caravans, boat trailers, roof loaded boats or canoes will
not be accepted.
- Passenger luggage left in vehicles along with the vehicle
itself is conveyed at the owner's risk.
- Other conditions apply, please ask.
Rates & bookings |
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| Route: |
Accompanied |
Extra
Vehicle |
Unaccompanied |
| Brisbane - Townsville or v.v. |
$165.00 |
$247.50 |
$247.50 |
| Brisbane - Cairns or v.v. |
$187.00 |
$280.50 |
$280.50 |
| Brisbane - Longreach or v.v. |
$165.00 |
$247.50 |
$247.50 |
| Motorail Booking Window |
The
Sunlander |
Spirit
of the Outback |
| Queenslander Class |
325 days in advance |
N/A |
| First Class |
60 days in advance |
325 days in advance |
| Economy Berth |
60 days in advance |
325 days in advance |
| Economy Seat |
60 days in advance |
14 days in advance |
| Unaccompanied Motorail |
48 hours in advance |
48 hours in advance |
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Vehicle check-in times |
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The Sunlander - 90 minutes
prior to departure
Spirit of the outback -
- Brisbane: 2:00 - 3:00pm on the day of departure
- Longreach: 6:30am on the day of departure
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Conditions of acceptance |
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Queensland Rail cannot convey vehicles unless owner
compliance is observed with ALL the following conditions:
- Vehicles must not be lower than 150mm above ground level
loaded this includes any side skirts or front and rear spoilers.
- Vehicles must not exceed 2100mm in height, 2100mm in width,
or 5270 mm in length, this is to include the outer most
extremity of permissible dimensions.
- The wheels of vehicles fitted with large tyres or dual
rear wheels must not exceed 480mm, with 940mm between each
slot.
- The Motorail wagon has a raised centre section in the
floor and vehicles must not be overloaded as this could
result in damage to fuel tank, exhaust or independent suspension.
- Petrol or other flammable liquids or commodities (excluding
vehicle fuel tank) must not be conveyed in or on the vehicle
and must be removed.
- External fitted louvres and screens should be removed,
aerials lowered, large side mirrors folded in, and all personal
items conveyed on roof racks or tray backs properly secured
by the vehicle owner. Such accessories and effects are the
responsibility of the owner and are conveyed at owners risk.
- Passengers are not permitted access to their vehicles
whilst in transit.
- Vehicle owners must ensure their private vehicle insurance
covers transit by rail.
- QR reserves the right to charge prescribed freight rates
for personal effects or items conveyed in the vehicle.
- Unaccompanied vehicles must be met & received on arrival
by owner or representative
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