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Australia Trains: Tour, Trip & Rail Only
Australia Trains: Tour, Trip & Rail Only
General Information & Rail Passes
Tours & Trips
Rail Only Reservations
The Inlander
Townsville to Mount Isa
The Kuranda Scenic Railway
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.

So hitch a ride aboard The Inlander for a historic journey from the tropical city of Townsville to the big mining centre of Mount Isa. It's a fascinating 1,000km journey that takes you through an array of historic mining towns like Hughenden, Julia Creek and Charters Towers.

Heritage and natural treasures
When you're not taking in the view, or striking up a conversation with fellow passengers, you can always enjoy the two lounge cars with audio and video entertainment. A journey aboard The Inlander presents the perfect opportunity to experience the heritage and natural treasures of North Queensland's rugged, yet beautiful inland.

Sleeping Compartments
First Class [View]
Two types of First Class sleeping accommodation are available in single and twin berth compartments. All berths feature a washbasin, wardrobe, reading lights and power point (240v AC). Twin berths offer full-length mirrors. Full bedding and towels provided.

Economy [View]
Economy sleeping accommodation consists of a three berth compartment and feature a washbasin, reading lights and power point (240v AC). A blanket, lower sheet, pillow and pillowslip are provided for each economy berth.

Seats
For the budget conscious traveler, coach style seating is also available

April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008
Adult Prices
from Townsville to
First Class Berth
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Economy Class Berth
[View]
Sitting Car
Charters Towers 
N/A
N/A
$26.40
Torrens Creek 
$162.36
$105.82
$47.52
Hughenden
$179.08
$118.14
$59.84
Richmond
$201.08
$132.22
$73.92
Julia Creek 
$219.56
$141.90
$83.60
Cloncurry
$244.20
$160.38
$102.08
Mount Isa 
$280.28
$181.50
$123.20
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Note: Prices are per person and do not include taxes or fees. Children ages 4 -15 years old pay half fare. Children under the age of 4 ride free if not occupying a seat. All prices are listed in Australian currency.

April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2009
Westbound Eastbound
Departs Sun & Thu Departs Mon & Fri
Townsville
12.40pm
Mt Isa
1.30pm
Charters Towers (Arrival)
3.33pm
Duchess
3.13pm
Charters Towers (Departure)
3.43pm
Cloncurry (Arrival)
5.34pm
Pentland
5.36pm
Cloncurry (Departure)
5.43pm
Torrens Creek
6.36pm
Julia Creek (Arrival)
8.56pm
Hughenden (Arrival)
8.04pm
Julia Creek (Departure)
9.01pm
Hughenden (Departure)
8.19pm
Richmond (Arrival)
11.58pm
Richmond (Arrival)
10.36pm
Richmond (Departure)
12.03am
Richmond (Departure)
10.46pm
Hughenden (Arrival)
2.22am
Julia Creek (Arrival)
1.56am
Hughenden (Departure)
2.39am
Julia Creek (Departure)
2.11am
Torrens Creek
4.06am
Cloncurry (Arrival)
5.00am
Pentland
5.00am
Cloncurry (Departure)
5.20am
Charters Towers (Arrival)
6.55am
Duchess
7.44am
Charters Towers (Departure)
7.02am
Mt Isa
9.35am
Townsville
10.10am
Arrives
Mon & Fri
Arrives
Tue & Sat

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