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The Tilt Train offers a modern and comfortable way to access the numerous holiday destinations along Queensland's spectacular coastline. The most innovative train in Australia, the Tilt Train offers a thoroughly enjoyable travel experience offering state-of-the-art onboard facilities, quality dining, the latest in entertainment and, of course, panoramic views of Queensland's ever-changing landscape. Wherever you're heading, you'll arrive in better shape on the Tilt Train.

Discovering the tropical delights of North Queensland is easy aboard Australia's most modern and innovative train, the Tilt Train.

Travelling between Brisbane and Cairns three times a week, the Tilt Train is a comfortable and convenient way to access the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays.

Watch the tropical scenery whiz by as you recline in your business class seat. For a different kind of entertainment, switch on your personal entertainment system and choose from 12 channels of movies and music. Each seat also features a personal power point for your laptop, computer game or simply recharging your digital camera. [Business Class Seating]

When hunger bites, you'll find you're well catered for on the Tilt Train to Cairns. The club car is well stocked with a variety of snacks, while the in-seat dining service can bring tasty meals directly to you.

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• Children: Child fares are available to children aged 4 - 15 years inclusive or where an under-aged child occupies a seat or berth.
  
• Ticketing and payment: for travel more than 60 days from date of booking, full payment is required within 30 days of booking. For travel less than 60 days but greater than 7 days from date of booking, payment deadline calculated by halving the number of days from date of travel. For travel less than 7 days from the date of booking, full payment is required within 24 hours
  
• Cancellations and amendments: the following schedule of fees (per person and/ or per vehicle) will be levied in respect of cancellation of normal fares:
  
  • Less than 7 days before departure: 100% of total fare
    
  • After the departure date/time: No refund
    
• Travel insurance: is highly recommended.
  
• Luggage: Two items are permitted per passenger (not exceeding 25kg in weight and 180 lineal cm in size), plus one piece of hand luggage - all clearly marked with your name and address (conditions apply). Guests should only take on the train with them what they require for their journey.