点评:We got a 2 for 1 return trip on the spirit of the outback to Longreach ($478). This included a pensioner discount, using all 4 yearly queensland rail trip for senior card holders. So it cost $120 p/person, to Longreach in a first class sleeper cabin and the same back to Brisbane, including 3 lovely meals on the way up and 4 on the return. This represents excellent value. The food was always something to look forward to. The 2 for 1 special runs during the low season Oct or November through to end of March. Low season means hot weather in Longreach and some of the attractions have limited hours. We still got to see and do everything we wanted to. The train cabins (can get twin & single) are small but they do the job. Difference between a single and twin is simply a wall being taken down between the cabins, no other difference. If you are a couple and want a twin and they are all booked out, don’t hesitate to just get 2 x single. The cabin when the bed has been put down at night is cramped, don’t take more than a small backpack with you, as it will just get in the way. The bed was comfortable, but narrow and if you’re quite tall it’s unlikely to allow you to stretch out. At the end of carriage A there are 3 seats together where you can sit together to get out of your cabin, if you want a break or to catch up. If that is important ask if Carriage A is available for your cabin booking. A cabin in the middle of the carriage (away from the wheels) is a good idea to ask for. The restaurant and bar area are other opportunities to socialise. We found the bar area, including seating to always be busy. Can’t bring alcohol on board as it’s a licensed venue. All food served was excellent, plenty of it, good service, white table clothes etc. One free drink per meal, including alcohol (free tea/coffee on demand). I had one significant issue occur in my cabin, the supervisor was attentive and apologetic, so I was happy with the outcome provided to me, the issue was unexpected, nobodies particular fault. If you have mobility problems you may have difficulty walking along the carriages to the restaurant when the train is moving, if so, make further enquiries about how it can be accommodated for you, and ask to be in the carriage next to the restaurant so you won’t have to walk as far. I didn’t get a particularly good nights sleep, but you have to expect that, it’s a moving train that moves about a bit, catch up on your sleep another time. Internet access via my mobile phone was patchy and mostly non existent when away from towns/train stations. Download any Netflix movies you want and that shouldn’t be a problem. I watched quite a bit of Netflix and read books, would have been less enjoyable if I hadn’t bought my own entertainment. So the spirit of the outback is not a flashy train trip but it’s enjoyable and a good experience to travel through regional towns, some of which you get up to a 20 minute stop at.
翻译:我们参加了朗里奇 (Longreach) 内陆精神的 2 送 1 往返旅行(478 美元)。其中包括养老金领取者折扣,老年卡持有者可使用全部四年一次的昆士兰铁路旅行。因此,前往朗里奇的头等卧铺舱费用为每人 120 美元,返回布里斯班的费用也相同,包括上山途中的 3 顿美味餐点和返回时的 4 顿餐点。这代表着卓越的价值。食物总是值得期待的。 2 送 1 特价活动在 10 月或 11 月淡季至 3 月底期间进行。淡季意味着朗里奇天气炎热,部分景点的开放时间有限。我们仍然需要看到并做我们想做的一切。火车车厢(可以是双人间和单人间)很小,但也能工作。单人间和双人间的区别只是船舱之间的墙被拆掉了,没有其他区别。如果您是情侣,想要一间双人房,但房间都已订满,请毫不犹豫地购买 2 间单人房。晚上放下床后,小屋很狭窄,不要带太多的小背包,因为它会很碍事。床很舒服,但很窄,如果你很高,不太可能让你伸展身体。 A 车厢的末端有 3 个座位,如果您想休息或赶时间,您可以坐在一起离开车厢。如果这很重要,请询问 A 车厢是否可用于您预订的客舱。要求在车厢中间(远离车轮)的小屋是个好主意。餐厅和酒吧区是其他社交场所。我们发现酒吧区,包括座位总是很忙。不能携带酒精登机,因为这是有执照的场所。所有的食物都很棒,量很大,服务很好,桌布是白色的等等。每顿饭免费提供一杯饮料,包括酒精饮料(按需提供免费茶/咖啡)。我的机舱里发生了一个重大问题,主管很细心,也很抱歉,所以我对提供给我的结果感到满意,这个问题是意外的,没有人有特别的过错。如果您行动不便,当火车行驶时,您可能很难沿着车厢走到餐厅,如果是这样,请进一步询问如何为您安排住宿,并要求坐在餐厅旁边的车厢,以便您不必走那么远。我晚上睡得不是特别好,但你必须预料到,这是一列移动的火车,会移动一点,下次再补上你的睡眠。通过我的手机上网的情况很不稳定,而且在远离城镇/火车站时大多不存在。下载您想要的任何 Netflix 电影,这应该不是问题。我看了很多 Netflix 和读书,如果我没有自己买娱乐节目的话,我的乐趣就会减少。因此,内陆地区的精神并不是华而不实的火车旅行,而是穿越地区城镇的愉快且良好的体验,其中一些城镇您最多可以停留 20 分钟。