🇦🇺4 DAYS Sydney to Cairns by Australia's First Class Sleeper Trains

[@jilllangman9343]

Thanks for that. I was considering doing that journey, but now l’m sure l’ll fly. That was really helpful.

[@bobbiguile9210]

Love you to bits, I'm 70 years old,and you always give me quite a chuckle, your humorous wit, your polite thank you after every meal. 😊

[@juliedunne2726]

haven't seen the folding cups for 30 years! Awesome

[@daudder]

Really enjoying these long form versions of your trips. Very interesting and, as per usual, very fun to,watch. Arigato!

[@zzrhardy]

I haven't done Syd to Bris on a train since the late 80's. Back then people would bring cartons or 6 packs of beer onboard and the conductors would turn a blind eye as long as they went to the rear most carriage (and didn't try to move forward again once drunk or rowdy). That rearmost car was a sight to behold though, you would have to step over people passed out in the aisle.

[@Gary-vv5gt]

And guess not starting fights and keeping to their groups

[@joyfulchild2003]

Yes I grew up then too it was wild times on the train . Often partying too . With strangers . 😅

[@LKondo12]

The mysterious bird is a bin chicken aka ibis! 😁

[@carolannvickery9596]

Hello Kuga have wonderful time thank you again for sharing your wonderful updates trips here with us❤❤have a wonderful day

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

I'm 66 now but as a young child my grandmother would have a Collapsible tin cup in her purse.And whenever we went to church she would let me drink water out of it.I just thought that was the most fun and if I was really good.I got one stick of orange gum to chew on for a little while.Thank you for bringing back.Wonderful memories and sharing your trip with us

[@venturingfinance9171]

Thanks for this. Family was keen on going on one but this video deterred us from doing so. You saved us a lot of heartache and disappointment 😅

[@Floortile]

You’re always so charming about the food provided!

[@Steve-xl1en]

wow I have lived here all my life and I didnt know we had trains like that (the cairns one) very nice

[@deanblackwell1461]

Thank you Kuga, your vids are great, I love the non commentary, don't change a thing ❤

[@paracog]

Thanks as always for another well presented adventure! I hope you had a fine time. 🐻☕

[@AutomaticHumanoid28]

Such a unique experience to see Brisbane from someone else,point of view. I’ve lived here my whole life.

[@breadonfire2328]

It was so interesting seeing you do the short Brisbane tour and hearing your thoughts as a long-time fan and someone who has lived here my whole life !!

[@Niteskate1]

Thank you Kuga, that looked like an amazing trip, the food looked great and a very nice sunrise.

[@cherylsemrau7100]

I could never ridge backwards. Amazing. I'm from Canada and I have been to Australia.

[@Iris_Fleurish]

Hello kuga San. Nice video as always

[@petechadwick6261]

That movement into flatbed was totally unexpected, awesome, thanks for sharing.

[@barryroberts2196]

Thank you so very much for sharing your trips with us, you really are a breath of fresh air.

[@Christin5554]

Thanks again for your video. I just wish you would show more of the country rushing by. As always it is a pleasure to see you being so polite and thank for every meal, I admire that in you.

[@swanpb1]

I can't believe that where still using the XPT after 42 years, should be in a museum together with the other relics.

[@lukei6255]

The public buses in Canberra are from the 80s as well. Old Renault diesel pollution bombs banned in Europe back in the 2000s. And they have stickers: Transport Canberra brings you clean buses.😂

[@barryvincentredmond3973]

I live in Cairns and did the trip up from Katoomba NSW once by train years back when the sunlander operated from Brisbane up.Its a long journey from Sydney.!.Apparently the XPT from Sydney to Brisbane is closing down.Sad really.A delay in delivery of replacement trains by several years apparently.?!.Nice video.At least you had a bed and meals included.unlike economy.!

[@Gary-vv5gt]

To explain of “why this train arrive at 4am or some ungodly hour” it’s because QR has a separate gauge track to NSW and only 1 track in the qld system which NSW train can use but that also dual gauge which QR rail also uses for their peak hour service and they want the xpt to get out of qld before 5am so that why the xpt has to arrive at 4am and depart back to Sydney at 5am). Also explains of why there’s no overnighter from brissy to Sydney. You would have to get a coach to casino in NSW to do the overnighter. Likewise for day trip from syd to brissy. I’m sure if is wasn’t the qr douchbagery they would make the arrival time and departure more reasonable and also do a second service (of reverse timing) as well without terminating at casino.

[@elizabethz7491]

It’s so ridiculous really. And I am also upset the. XPT replacement won’t have sleepers. Big mistake.

[@s.macintosh-jc9rf]

A wonderful video of Australia! Love the train travel. Best Wishes, Peter

[@Joseph-l4w6t]

kuga I am you're biggest fan watch every video you three times each.

[@Joseph-l4w6t]

made

[@bobmetcalfe9640]

I guess it helps to be able to sleep anywhere any time. 😁

[@ey8767]

Thanks for uploading the video. I live in Melbourne and went to Sydney first by train, which took about 12 hours. I then decided to go to Cairns. I checked the train schedule. After I realised that it's going to take several days, I bought an airline ticket instead lol.

[@TankIOW]

That was a really good video, I'd love to do that journey. Thank you for your videos.

[@ceciliamorris-gz9zg]

Like your details, helps a lot to know what to expect b4 travelling. Great video ❤

[@JonathanButler-zd8qt]

That roast beef meal looks delicious!

[@realjohnboxall]

You're mad, why we like you. Thanks for making this video.

[@papasmurf1904]

Really enjoyable video Kuga! Thank you! 😃

[@AngryAnt_]

I stumbled on to your video. I was planning to do the same trip. I am moving from Sydney to Cairns to live. Your video is well done. I like that you don't talk through the commentary, it is easier to focus on the visuals.

[@suchdevelopments]

😁I travelled from Tasmania to Hong Kong. I was the project manager and civil engineer. I worked as an engineer in Singapore from 1999 to 2005. We designed and constructed twelve-kilometre tunnels with two boring tunnel machines and five stations. I also managed 160 engineers and architects. I have been a contract engineer since 1975, Constructing sewage and water treatment plants from Melbourne to Cairns. I have enjoyed every minute of my life. Kate's wife is a well-known interior designer, and Kate was introduced to Grand Design in Australia-the ideal partnership for 50 years of marriage of the year. I applied to NASA in 1974 to be an astronaut in the Apollo Space Program. I became an engineer.

[@wizardofthenorth8352]

I think that train is a British Rail 125 (HST125) a diesel - designed in UK in 1970s and much admired in UK. Very comfortable and have been exported round the world.

[@paulgerrard9227]

Built in granville nsw by comeng.

[@shanewaterman4125]

It's modelled on the British HS125 trains, but I understand they're completely Australian designed and built

[@_NicBP]

@@shanewaterman4125 Yep! The 125HST didn’t have sufficient cooling (among other issues) design for Australian conditions.

[@JB-ie9hj]

Thanks for the video i enjoyed it very much best of luck to you.Such good manners you have .

[@jimmy_oz]

The reason why there's no direct train from Sydney to is due to difference width of track in different states. Meaning a train would have to change all it's wheels to make it all the way to Cairns, so a break in journey was the only way.

[@ThongvanNonsithanh]

Very beautiful. Thank you.

[@jisenstadt1]

Great Video. I enjoyed it. Thank You. 😊

[@mikeselltx]

Hello, Just discovered your channel. Your videos are not only informative but funny!!! Keep it up!!! 😄 Also, take ear plugs next time. Lol

[@RakeshKumar-qu9sk]

Woah !!! That toilet system in the tiny room was wild ..

[@tracygibson5971]

Kuga love your videos

[@petechadwick6261]

You should have gotten two sets of complimentary gifts with your buying two adult tickets, just sayin. LMAO

[@littlemiss_76]

I hope you get to try the Spirit of the Outback from Brisbane to Longreach

[@Nakor29]

Thanks for this relaxing trip. Given how unusual Ausstralia is, it would be great to see more of it. Do you maybe plan to make some longer videos about the cities you visit or are you maybe planing a trip into the outback?

[@94vrcommodore]

Good video Kuga. I was on the spirit of Queensland from Townsville to Brisbane 2 years ago. Quite an experience to remember. Welcome to sunny hot Cairns. SE Asian style weather

[@tomburns7544]

Thank you again for another lovely video, Kuga! 👍

[@Tuckermen]

Nobody would like to travel by train from Sydney to Cairns. Most would fly. Our train systems in Australia are way behind Japan. But, I thank you for showing your adventure.

[@paulplus3830]

I always wonder, if those tin boxes get insanely hot in Summer. Must have very good aircons....

[@astrofabio68]

great journey When I was in Australia in 2015 I went to Brisbane in the XPT from Sydney, but no untill Cairns!

[@zjgw72]

I envy your lifestyle , big thumbs up

[@heinzwolf7146]

Remind me to not let you negotiate for me !

[@lenniedavis1294]

lol right

[@Fred-sw9xg]

QueenslandRail sleeper seats are quite nice for solo travellers and the meals lookes like airline service. I will try if I travel to Australia. Thanks for information.

[@Charlie1776_]

I enjoy so much.

[@andrewkaras8001]

Great video. I live in townsville. Stop in next time🍺

[@peter.wilson]

There are some long-distance "luxury" train travel routes in Australia but the north/south routes on the east coast (with many stops) are comfortable and compete favourably with airfares.

[@OverTheFence555]

Great video. Never thought of taking the train to Cairns. For me the XPT toilet/shower in your room looked ok. 15:43 the bloody bin chicken 😂

[@DogObsessed430]

We get a lot of bin chooks where I live and I am always amazed how beautifully they fly.

[@noname-nd8ec]

The Queenslander doesn't have sleepers, it has lay downers. If you are lucky you might get some broken sleep, if you have a 100db snorer in your car, none.

[@margaretjackson8774]

Hello my friend I enjoyed the video thank you love from Port Macquarie,Australia ❤

[@rezaalan3991]

Great trip. I think the first train should be departed later, at least around 5-7 PM, so the train can arriving after sunrise and people can stay longer on the train. For second train, not bad.

[@elizabethz7491]

I understand it has to be that early due to conditions set by Qld Rail. The other Sydney Brisbane XPT can’t cross the border. You have to transfer to a coach for the Queensland part of the journey. Ridiculous really.

[@claireseyeviewonredbubble]

I really love watching your journey videos and the Munch's scream socket made me start laughing!

[@user-ReachingForTheStars]

Thanks great video. The train trips look interesting love rail travel , tip at night don’t have coke it’s full of caffeine if trying to rest

[@spykaboo.]

I went from Sydney to Brisbane by sleeper car on the XPT, it was a brilliant ride

[@andrea6421]

Loved the video Kuga 😊

[@kolejnakolej.1437]

Excellent video. Greetings from Poland. 👍

[@mgrizz2386]

Wow, I wish they had those pod seats on the Canadian. They would be so much better than coach, more expensive, but much more comfortable.

[@peterpan9413]

A very nicely done video blog. I have subscribed to your channel.

[@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888]

Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸Wonderful train adventure video👍🏽👍🏽

[@zz44ppppp]

I love your video style!

[@superplatypus]

Lovely trip, I'm a bit sad they will get rid of the old sleeper cars of the XPT as the new ones dont have them. Great video.

[@calumshaw]

First time I've heard rail food described as a "thrilling meal experience". Great bed on the Queensland train, shame business class seats on planes don't convert in the same way - they're close, but are not as obviously comfortable.

[@jilllangman9343]

Air NZ plane seats fold into beds.

[@calumshaw]

@@jilllangman9343 So do Business class seats on all long haul flights on all airlines..

[@SternenruferinPatchouli1]

fancy , the Train stops at Coffs Harbour! i was there once as a child while on Holidays in Australia

[@kevincaldwell4707]

@11:00...self ubered...one of your best jokes...😝😝

[@paulmullins944]

Very good video mate, thank you,

[@YASTravelsEatsWell]

Very nice trip, Kuga❤😅

[@RoyaltonDrummer922]

I love Sydney; it is so beautiful

[@innaglikshtern5049]

Munich’s scream!!!!😂😂

[@wownidu2669]

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[@Verbindungs]

Calling a sleeper train a train that starts and finishes in the middle of the night is a misnomer.

[@chnet968]

Agreed. As long as that's the final station, they should allow passengers to stay there longer. Say the Caledonian Sleeper in UK allows passengers to stay up to 8AM when the train arrived Edinburgh or Glasgow. And if you're to Fort William, then you can stay up to 10AM.

[@loredanadincu7930]

Where does it started in the middle of the night exactly. Is light outside

[@Gary-vv5gt]

Due to qr rail being annoying, the xpt can’t come during peak and have to leave before 6am, so it’s arrive at 3/4am and leave around 5am due to layout of tracks.

[@simonf8902]

240 pm.

[@_NicBP]

The Tilt train (the sleeper train) doesn’t start (or finish) “in the middle of the night” though…? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@bookwormfaith]

ah its true our trains are often very bumpy... its coz the tracks arent properly looked after I bet

[@MrMorjo]

Yes trains in Australia that are not on new railway lines are very bumpy. Most rail lines in Australia are over 100 years old and need upgrades. However, the cost would be too considerable to do this work considering how large Australia is with its small population. Hence why we don't have luxurious trains like in Japan with its highly dense population.

[@bookwormfaith]

@@MrMorjo haha I would settle for regular maintenence on the lines, I think, but it makes sense

[@suchdevelopments]

😁The bird saw 🤣😂BIN TURKY. You see them from Melbourne to Cairns. Australian white ibis

[@griffonboi]

I did Melbourne all the way to Cairns just last week!

[@peter_althoff]

Be lucky the sleeping Pod-Seat wasn't Canadian, or it would have had a toilet too. 😥🤣🤣

[@tinaodowd587]

Thankyou 🍀💐

[@MiltBrady]

very good ,Thank you

[@tracygibson5971]

Thank you kuga for another awesome trip beautiful place love from Rockingham NC USA ❤

[@paulgerrard9227]

The xpt experience is like arriving in a jail cell. But no jail would serve that food. 4am arrival... What are you supposed to do? Nothing is open.

[@Gary-vv5gt]

It’s due to layout of qr rail which only 1 track I believe is used for standard gauge… while the rest in qld is narrow gauge… but the flaw is that is also a narrow gauge as well which will affect qr servicing…

[@TheTruthIsFiction]

The best way is to drive or cycle, as a last resort by bus stopping in many towns along the way. You won’t see much on a train and it’s a waste of money.

[@jocknarn3225]

Sport; the lip balm's 4 later .. u'll b expected 2 chuck a few overs @ the crease😉.

[@edwintv4263]

New subscriber🎉

[@bryngriffith]

I did Cairns to Sydney back in 1998, took me 3 months 🤣

[@darekradulski6213]

At first I was getting tempted to get on board,but realising how early arrives,no thanks.

[@brian402]

Do you sometimes get lonely traveling by yourself?, awesome train journey SydneyBrisbaneCairns

[@allanpeters6178]

just in time for our wet season

[@edwintv4263]

Wow ❤❤

[@sreethampan]

Folding toilet , bed under the seat....... Hmm, .......Thank you and enjoy while it last.

[@MrMorjo]

Thanks

[@kugastravel5180]

Thank you!🤝

[@lizhao6979]

我覺得如果買一張環澳洲的火車票，最好二個月內有效，這樣我們坐400公里停一停，吃東西，住一宿，或呆三四天，再搭車，走走停停，玩得盡興，也不疲勞倉促。

[@rblxwqypp8174]

The XPT trains are actually Australia edition of UK rail Intercity 125

[@NormanAllen-ps9ju]

An interesting trip Kuga, and well pictured and explained with thanks to you sir !!