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Spirit of the Outback 

 
 
 
Spirit of the Outback

The Spirit of the Outback takes you on a fascinating journey between Brisbane and Longreach, providing a unique insight into the history of outback Queensland.


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Nothing stirs the imagination quite like the thought of a journey to the outback of Queensland to the towns and places immortalised in story and song.

What better way to experience these legendary destinations than by rail on The Spirit of the Outback, where you can see the landscape up close and take the time to admire its untamed beauty.

Enjoy 24 hours of relaxed pleasure that transports you over 1,300 kilometres from Brisbane to Longreach, gateway to the Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame, the Qantas Founders Museum and the Outback Heritage Centre.

For our Economy Class customers there's a great value selection of take-away options in the Club Car.

All meals will be included in the fare for a First Class single or twin sleeping berth, while these guests will also be given exclusive access to the restaurant and lounge cars. Your First Class outback experience wouldn't be complete without authentic dining, and youll find true Queensland tucker in the dining car. Also get to know your fellow travellers, and perhaps a local or two, in the Lounge Car which offers a full selection of drinks and refreshments.


To ensure a better service, the flat top Motorail wagons required engineering improvements to the access ramps. To do this they needed to come out of service temporarily. Queensland Rail Travel apologises for any inconvenience this caused, but the suspension was only temporary and the wagons have returned to service under the following schedules.

Spirit of the Outback

Motorail on Spirit of the Outback is available between Brisbane and Longreach in both directions twice a week, Tuesdays and Saturdays from Brisbane and Thursdays and Mondays from Longreach.

General Motorail Conditions

It is essential that every motorail customer obtains and understands the "conditions of acceptance" prior to ticketing; and that customers are aware of the importance of checking that their vehicle complies with the conditions. Please refer to the conditions of acceptance for full details.

Please be aware that if a vehicle doesn’t comply with the conditions then the loading staff will not accept the vehicle. Queensland Rail Travel will not be responsible for any alternate vehicle or passenger transport if the vehicle is declined transport due to non compliance with the conditions of acceptance.

Queensland Rail Travel apologises for any inconvenience caused. If you have any questions at all please call 1800 TRAINS (872 467)

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