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: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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63.9% Yes
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33.6% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
Have you picked up your tickets to our 80th anniversary party yet?
Kia ora neighbours, here is the cover of our amazing 80th anniversary special edition! There's just enough time to book your ticket to join editor Jo McCarroll at Hamilton Gardens on November 11. Ticketholders will get this special (RRP $16.20) in their goody bags. Each goody bag is also packed with gardening paraphernalia and a brand new Jack Hobbs-bred Hebe 'The Gardener' plant, released to mark this amazing milestone. Plus you'll also get all-day entry to the Enclosed Gardens, canapes and bubbles
, and spot prizes. We'd love to see you there.
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.