ALWAYS WANTED TO DO A TRAIN HOLIDAY?
Edie Haakma Swney
Just now ·
LOVE THE IDEA OF TRAIN HOLIDAY?
13 DAY NORTHERN COASTAL RAIL EXPLORER
• 12 NIGHTS accommodation: 3 NIGHTS in Airlie Beach - 3 NIGHTS in Paluma - 1 NIGHT in Townsville - 4 NIGHTS in Cairns - 1 NIGHT one way travel on the Spirit of Queensland from Brisbane to Proserpine – RailBed • One way travel on the Spirit of Queensland from Proserpine to Townsville – Premium Economy Seat • One way travel on the Spirit of Queensland from Townsville to Cairns – Premium Economy Seat • Full day guided Whitehaven Beach and Hamilton Island with lunch at Marina tour including return transfers • Full day Paluma Range Tour • Full day Wallaman Falls • Entry to Cairns Aquarium • Full day Paronella Park including return transfers • Full day Cape Tribulation and Daintree tour including return transfers • Return RailBus Coach Connection transfers from Proserpine Railway Station to Airlie Beach accommodation • One way transfer from Townsville accommodation to Townsville Railway Station • Meals as indicated
BRISBANE
PROSERPINE
AIRLIE BEACH TOWNSVILLEHIDDEN VALLEY
CAIRNSWOOROONOORAN NATIONAL PARK
CAPE TRIBULATION
from $3075*per person, twin share
SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND RAILBUS COACH CONNECTION
16547
Departs: 22 MAR, 17 & 31 MAY, 28 JUN, 19 JUL, 2 & 23 AUG, 6 & 20 SEP 19
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.2% Yes
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21.2% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?
The frustration of seeing a detour sign partway through your journey on the main highways possibly the new way forward when it comes to roadworks.
One of the latest areas to have a section of the road blocked off is State Highway 1 between Putāruru to Tokoroa as part of a massive renewal project that extends down to Waiouru.
Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?