Departure times and prices
Note: The 2024 Gulflander season ended on 31 October.
The Gulflander season for the 2025 calendar year will commence from Wednesday 2 April 2025 through to and including Friday 31 October 2025 for scheduled services. Charters will continue to operate through until Sunday 30 November 2025, as required.
The above operating dates are dependent on weather conditions and operational requirements.
Gulflander Classic Experience 2025 timetable
The Gulflander Classic Experience timetable runs until 31 October 2025.
Normanton to Croydon (5U02)
Departs Normanton railway station on Wednesdays at 8:30am, arriving in Croydon at 1:30pm.
Croydon to Normanton (5D01)
Departs Croydon railway station on Thursdays at 8:30am, arriving in Normanton at 1:30pm.
Gulflander Classic Experience 2025 fares
Fare type
| One-way
| Return
|
|---|
Adult
| $77.00 | $128.00
|
Child
| $38.50
| $64.00
|
Concession
| $61.60
| $102.40 |
Critters Camp Excursion 2024 timetable
Departs Normanton at 9:00am on selected days.
2025 departure dates to be confirmed in early 2025.
May 2024
|
17, 21, 24, 27, 31
|
June 2024
|
3, 10, 17, 24, 28
|
July 2024
|
1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 22, 29
|
August 2024
|
5, 12, 19, 23, 26
|
September 2024
|
2, 6, 7, 9, 16, 30
|
October 2024
|
7
|
Critters Camp Excursion 2025 fares
Fare type
| Return
|
|---|
Adult
| $55.00
|
Child
| $27.50
|
Concession
| $44.00 |
Croydon Golden Sunset Tour 2024 timetable
Departs 5:00pm every Wednesday from June to August 2024.
2025 departure dates to be confirmed in early 2025.
Croydon Golden Sunset Tour 2024 fares
2025 fares to be confirmed in early 2025.
Fare type
|
Return
|
|---|
Adult
|
$55.50
|
Child
|
$28.00
|
Concession
|
$49.70 |
The Classic RM60 excursion is not available this season.
Find out more about these journeys, visit Gulflander Experiences.
The Gulflander operates seasonally. Schedules dates may vary due to climatic conditions or track maintenance demands.
Prices are per person and quoted in AUD (Australian Dollars), subject to availability. Child fare is available for travellers 4 to 14 years of age (inclusive). Infants aged 0 to 3 years travel free of charge. Discounts available for Australian State Government or Territory Pensioner Concession Card or Seniors Card holders. Other discounts available, eligibility conditions apply. If you cannot find the fare you need, please contact reservations for a quote. Cancellation and rebook fees will continue to be waived if you need to change your booking. Queensland Rail Travel reserves the right to make changes without notice.
