120 0 obj <> endobj xref My travel career began when I jumped off a truck in Morocco and somehow got work with a holiday company there. Departing Tuesday, February 28, 2023 19:15 Brisbane FAX: Fax the booking form and credit card details to:- (07) 3252 1767. Heritage Train Tour Leaders Q & A with Steve Matchett, Heritage Train Tour Leaders Q & A with Graeme Hind, ICONS OF ENGLAND AND WALES - INNOVATION, INSPIRATION, AND INTRIGUE, A Classic South American Tour: Journey from Buenos Aires to Lima, ANZAC Day and North Borneo trip of remembrance at Sandakan Memorial, Heritage Train Tour Leaders Q & A with Bob Daniel. Back home, they ran a Teahouse and Gallery for ten years before establishing a holiday accommodation management business the Blue Mountains. Stephen is a trained mediator and has extensive experience in conflict resolution, management consulting, designing and running workshops, coaching, acting, and travel. Since 1957. Travel has been my life and shall continue to be. 0000048442 00000 n Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brisbane Roma Street and arriving at Toowoomba. Delicious meals, comfortable accommodation, a cast of interesting characters and plenty of intriguing stories complete this compact adventure along the route of an icon of Australias rail history. 0000037942 00000 n The sleeper train,The Spirit of the Outback,theSavannahlanderand theGulflander(which has been running on the same timetable for more than 125 years!) Your email address will not be published. A classical music concert for curious first-timers & devoted aficionados alike, Dont miss the Grammy Award-winning banjo virtuosos, Rewind to the 80s with Mixtape at Metro Arts, Take a nostalgic Friday night trip back to the 1980's. Commuter train crashed into a stalled chartered steam train. Trains run regularly between South Brisbane Railway Station to several locations across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Born and bred in London, Lianes early career was in Photography, Advertising and Graphic Design. A never-before-seen perspective on Australias amazing wilderness, Join UK author Alexander McCall Smith at Brisbane Powerhouse, Say goodbye to summer in style by sitting on a rooftop drinking rose, Elevate your fitness routine with a diverse range of free classes for all fitness levels, including Pilates, Zumba & Yoga Flow, A green party boat cruise, the annual St Patrick's Day parade and a fantastic Irish concert - three of the top ways to celebrate, From sunset opera by the river, 2-day cocktail expo, and stunning arts and food night market to a secret new laneway bar some top things to do, Get into the Irish spirit this St Patrick's Day weekend with a stunning dance performance that has wowed the world. 0000091059 00000 n Brisbane's annual St Patrick's Day Paradeis back! Fine food excursions to Warwick and Stanthorpe will give our guests the opportunity to sample the best our region has to offer. 0000043047 00000 n The Darling Downs has a long and proud railway heritage. There are more than 150 public parks and gardens in Toowoomba. Fill out the form to enquire about the Tour. "The financial case for the Toowoomba to Gladstone rail are superior to that of Toowoomba to Brisbane." In the view of Mr Abbott and the GPC, an extension to Gladstone would be cheaper to construct than a line from Toowoomba into the dense heart of Brisbane and the value generated over time would exceed that of a Toowoomba to Brisbane link. Where do I catch the Brisbane to Toowoomba train from? John says Its hard to define a favourite destination, as I still get a buzz out of visiting new destinations. How many daily bus connections are there between Toowoomba and Brisbane? Price: $3,985 The Downs Explorer aims to provide a unique heritage railway experience on the Darling Downs and Granite Belt through the operation of our tourist railway. Brisbane Suburban Steam Trains in the 1960s - YouTube Toowoomba to Helidon by train on payment of an additional $40.00 per Adult & $20.00 per Child. The journey incorporates tours in cities and towns along the way including Dalby, Maryborough, and Gympie, as well as explorations of exquisite national parks and mountains. The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers offers a steam train experience allowing you a scenic experience across the Lockyer Valley and ofcourse a visit to the big event itself. 0000047829 00000 n A move to University of Sydney Study Tours enabled Lissa to combine her national tourism, corporate and airline experience with her ebullient personality to start developing and leading tour programs in her own right. Please subscribe for the latest news and upcoming tours. 0000091446 00000 n Steam and Blooms - Escorted Rail Holidays Travel and Tour Packages On 31 July 1865, the first train journey in Queensland departed from the original Ipswich railway station near the present-day Workshops, and steamed west to Bigges Camp, later renamed Grandchester. His often adventurous travels have taken him to over forty countries. Parks by location - Toowoomba Region This adventure centres on a spring-time excursion along this historic and dramatic railway. 0000061214 00000 n In between working in travel, he travelled the world for almost two years, spending a great deal of time in the Middle East and North Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Central Asia, China and Russia where he was lucky enough to ride the famous Trans-Siberian Railway, The Orient Express, Shinkansen bullet trains in Japan and many trains elsewhere. . Book Your Rail Adventure BROWSE ALL TOURS Downs Explorer | Heritage Railway Experiences We offer regular tours from Warwick to Stanthorpe and Wallangarra, Clifton, Wheatvale, Hendon, Toowoomba, plus special long weekends to Goondiwindi and Tenterfield, NSW. Since then, Railway Adventures has mounted more than 50 tours from Sweden to Sri Lanka, Tasmania to Transylvania, Britain to Burma and Venice to Vietnam, thrilling over 1,000 travellers. 0000005730 00000 n Our Henderson Rd Bookshop is open 9am-3pm M-F and 9-1 Saturday. This short and sweet adventure centres on a springtime excursion along the historic and dramatic railway which formed the Queensland section of the Great northern Railway linking Sydney and Brisbane by rail in 1888. 0000090869 00000 n THE TRAIN: Subject to availability, BB18 locomotive No. 0000088627 00000 n Transform your holiday into the most unforgettable adventure of a lifetime with Railway Adventures. And dont miss the incredible Dreamtime carriage a 3D artwork that needs to be seen to be believed. (A $90; Conc $85; Child $50; Fam 2A+2C - $240)D. Take a short trip on the same train for to Yandina and return (for the locals). While in South Africa he also turned to wildlife and landscape photography. Mike has also worked in production of educational content, corporate marketing and information programs, training materials for the Australian Armys Aviation Corps, news gathering and training and operational reporting for Queensland Fire and Rescue Service. By train you are completely immersed in culture and adventure, exploring the most scenic corners of the world in the comfort of a luxury train. 0000010011 00000 n He regularly travels by rail on local trains throughout South East Asia and many other countries, discovering how the spread of rail routes has led to the development and enhancement of culture and life in rural communities and cities. The station shop and education carriage is also open by appointment. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures. pentecostal assemblies of the world ordination; how to start a cna school in illinois Book online! 0000007709 00000 n FARES: (including GST) Price: $3,985 Single Supplement: $645 ARHS Discount: $200 Date: 17 Mar 2021 - 25 Mar 2021 Details and Book At a Glance: Steam train journeys at Swanbank from Warwick to Wallangarra and on the Mary Valley Museum visits to Workshops Rail, Cobb+Co, Olds Engineering and military museums Aa a child of the last days of steam trains in the busy junction town of Orange, NSW; trains heading in all directions offering temptations and dreams of faraway places, left an indelible impression on a young, inquisitive boy and Scott has been riding the rails in one form or another ever since. Swanbank has been developed to include a large green space, the Education Carriage and a souvenir shop area within the Station building. The difference could hardly be more stark. 0000037599 00000 n For 2 weeks every year Scott charters the Viceroy Special heritage train to tour the island on a gentle rail cruise with a lucky group of travellers. During his time in Adelaide Phil has gained considerable knowledge about South Australia in a variety of areas, including previous and current rail operations. Special thanks to Peter. Only electric trains and SX cars are allowed to use high level platforms. 0000092140 00000 n 0000080808 00000 n Springtime Steam Spectacular to the Carnival of Flowers and Beyond - 22 - 30 September 2021 BRISBANE WARWICK TOOWOOMBA DALBY MARYBOROUGH GYMPIE Scott McGregor's Railway Adventures tour is more than just a holiday, it is a unique way to experience the world. Whilst still involved with the development of itineraries for Guidepost Tours and Railway Adventures, Bob is heavily involved with Heritage Rail Groups in New South Wales, is qualified in Rail Safety and Track Awareness, and travels regularly on steam and diesel tours as train manager or in other capacities. From Rob Brydon & Dr Michael Mosley live, famous banjo players & cutting edge theatre to wine-tasting and a sunflower festival, The top things to do in March around Brisbane, The top things to do around Brisbane this weekend, Sherlock Holmes' The Mystery of the Valkyrie, Australian Geographic: Our Country 360 Cinematic Experience, A sensory fusion of food and art set outdoors within a popup village, A stunning al fresco restaurant, 2 bars, ice-cream parlour and cellar door, Sing, dance and sway your weekend away with family & friends. Greyhound Australia. Ballarat Velocity (160km/h) and Steam Loco A2986 (not 160km/h) Ballarat has a train every 40 minutes taking around 1 hour, while Toowoomba has a train only twice per week taking 4 hours. 0000426255 00000 n DownsSteam is a community based solely volunteer run organisation dedicated to the establishment of a tourist railway for the Darling Downs region. Lived in Europe for 6 years competing in squash and when it was time to move on, I dove into bookkeeping and finance, aiming to help small businesses plan forward and manage their monies. Required fields are marked *. The Workshops Rail Museum is a valued partner of Must Do Brisbane.com, A classical music concert for curious first-timers & devoted aficionados alike, Dont miss the Grammy Award-winning banjo virtuosos, Rewind to the 80s with Mixtape at Metro Arts, Take a nostalgic Friday night trip back to the 1980's. PDF Carnival of Flowers - Steam Train Tours. Book online! Day Trips from Brisbane for Kids Who Love Trains 0000020539 00000 n 0000034629 00000 n The average travel time between Toowoomba and Brisbane is around 2h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 50m.This is the time it takes to travel the 66 miles that separates the two cities. 0000026534 00000 n Need to know - Bookings close on Oct 31 and may be made via: MAIL: Forward the attached booking form with a cheque, money order, or credit card details to:- Australian Railway Historical Society Qld Div. Having a private train at your disposal for an adventure around this magic island is a rare treat and a great way to immerse yourself in the scenery and culture of the country., he enthuses. Tmba Carnival of Flowers Train Times. Now with Photo Links - Railpage 1800 872 467 (+61 7 3606 6630 for international calls), Brisbane to University Dr at Griffith Uni Logan Campus, Brisbane to 20 Fitzroy Bowls Club Brunswick St, Leichhardt Accommodation Mount Isa to Toowoomba. From 1 August 2022 almost all restrictions have been lifted for travel on our railway. It has currently reached capacity, We are, however happy to put you on a waitlist and we will contact you if places become available. Every year, Toowoomba celebrates its reputation as the Garden City with the most spectacular display of spring flowers during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Make sure to copy Registration number after successful submission. About us About us With Rail South America, the journey is more important than the destination. Robert has led groups of like-minded enthusiasts on tours to places as diverse as South America, Pakistan and South Africa and more recently has been the celebrated tour leader on many Railway Adventure tours through Outback Queensland, Sri Lanka and India. Thank you so much for allowing us to use your railway station and rolling stock for our wedding photo shoot. Toowoomba offers the best of both worlds, a relaxed lifestyle and easy access to Brisbane and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. Steam Locomotives of Queensland, AU The early locomotives were small and could only travel comfortably at about 25 km per hour but despite this the railways contributed greatly to the State's development and economy. but sharing his love of travel, and particularly railway travel, is where his passion now lies. The highlight was the aboriginal carriage with absolutely terrific paintings through the carriage. Have you considered expanding your trade and professional knowledge, facing new experiences and challenges whilst contributing your unique skills in a fun and friendly team environment, as we work towards our transition into rail tourism on the Darling Downs? Mariah is passionate about gastronomy and languages and speaks English, Portuguese, French and Spanish. The Bunya Mountains National Park offer a rare insight into a very special botanical site, rich with Aboriginal cultural significance and from there its a scenic drive down the ranges to Gympie and another great steam train journey along the Mary Valley. A fabulous venue for small events birthdays, Mothers Day and Fathers Day, Christmas and anniversaries. steam train brisbane to toowoomba 2021 - tourdefat.com 120 99 The Dreamtime Journey Coach Project was initiated by DownsSteam members wanting to acknowledge the contribution made by indigenous people to building of the range railway. Hand cleansing and masks will still be available if required and patrons are asked to use normal sensible precautions. A career in media as a producer and director afforded Mike the professional skills to record railways by photographing and more prominently filming railways. 0000004276 00000 n Now, thanks to the tireless work of the DownsSteam volunteers that heritage is being honoured. (A $105; Conc $100; Child $60; Fam 2A+2C $280)B. A true citizen of the World, John Medcalf has a wealth of travel experience. Transforming Local Passenger Rail - One Corridor at a Time - Part 3 2023 DownsSteam Tourist Railway and Museum. steam train brisbane to toowoomba 2021 DownsSteam would like to thank the Westbrook Correctional Centre for allowing Domi (meaning thunder) to solely undertake this unique and extensive art project over very short 19 weeks, as many other artists had declined due to the magnitude of the project. As for Scotts next escape, its most likely some quality time at Ruwenzori Retreat, his own personal train on the Great Dividing Range near Mudgee, Central NSW. Win a small business promotional package worth $5,000 to advertise on Must Do Brisbane! 0000006406 00000 n There you find some of Australias most eccentric and appealing trains and together with a mail-plane flight over the Gulf and some interesting local coach and boat trips you have the essence of a quintessential Aussie outback adventure. I get great satisfaction being able to share my broad range of experience with my tour clients. In my mind, travelling by rail is still the most wonderful way to immerse yourself in the country youre visiting. This week, a group of passionate rail enthusiasts at Toowoomba's Downs Steam Tourist Railway . Cue delicious local food and wine, show rides and live music from some of the countrys top performers. Southern Downs Steam Railway | Southern Queensland Country 0000056441 00000 n Air accident: Tarago, New South Wales: 6: 1992 Jun 19: . Platform 10 is standard level. We offer regular tours from Warwick to Stanthorpe and Wallangarra, Clifton, Wheatvale, Hendon, Toowoomba, plus special long weekends to Goondiwindi and Tenterfield, NSW. Some favorite places to travel? Reduced mobility access is available on specific carriages. With a love of art and travel, Giovanna holds a masters degree in fine arts and a Diploma in Tourism. Watch the outback come to life as you pass through wide-open farming, grazing country to regional towns o f Dalby, Roma, Mitchell, and Charleville. Hayley has experienced many aspects of the travel industry. Southern Queensland Country | Home 0000012061 00000 n Born and bred in Scotland, David has lived in Lisbon in Portugal for the last 20 years and has always enjoyed travelling, especially by train. They have restored and re-built the locomotive sheds, workshops, water tower, repairs to the turntable, relaying of railway lines and erecting fencing. It was named Spring Bluff after the spring water and the sandstone bluff in the area. Trains run twice a week between Brisbane and Toowoomba. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the country we traverse. 0000430509 00000 n Other Divisions were subsequently formed in South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland, Western Australia and ACT. Those who board the Grandchester Express will experience the sights, sounds and smells of a heritage steam train, travelling to the first train station built in Queensland, on the very first Queensland rail route. Swap the hustle of the city for lush green hills, award-winning wineries, farm stays, glamping and roaring fireplaces in friendly country villages discoverall thisin Southern Queensland Country. You'll find the Warwick Railway Precinct on the corner of Hamilton Street and Fitzroy Street where the old Warwick Locomotive Depot used to be, (closed in 1970). His professional training as a stage manager and events coordinator led to him taking on full time employment at the railway to develop a marketing department. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. SDSR volunteers have restored carriages, a rail car, manual rail carts and so much more and have a beautifully presented museum full of amazing memories. Steam Train - Back To The Bush Festival Want to know about travelling from Brisbane to Toowoomba?
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