Bicycles - including electric bicycles (e-bikes):
Bicycles are accepted on all services with a separate luggage car attached.
Spirit of Queensland - Accepted
Tilt Train (Rockhampton) Q301 and Q992 - Not Accepted
Tilt Train (Rockhampton) Q311 - Accepted
Tilt Train (Bundaberg) QJ11 and Q994 - Accepted
Spirit of the Outback - Accepted
Westlander - Accepted
Inlander - Accepted
For customers connecting with a Queensland Rail RailBus Coach Connection, special arrangements may be required to ensure bicycles may be accepted on the coach, so please advise your consultant at the time of booking.
Bicycles are not allowed on the Rockhampton Tilt Trains due to storage space: Q301 and Q992.
A limit of one (1) bicycle per customer can be booked. Bicycles are not counted towards the customer’s luggage allowance.
Bicycles spaces must be pre-booked and are charged at $15.00 per item per train sector, payable at the time of ticketing. At attended stations where check in facilities are available, customers must arrive in time to allow for the presentation/disassembly (if required) of the bicycle to Queensland Rail Travel team prior to the closing time of check in facilities 30 minutes before departure.
Electric bicycles (e-bikes)
E-bike batteries must only be Lithium or Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) type batteries in good condition.
Bicycles can be presented by the customer either:
Without a bicycle box or bag
The handle bars must be turned and tightened into place parallel to the bicycle frame to reduce the width of the bicycle. The pedals must be removed to further reduce the size and decrease the risk of a trip hazard. It is the responsibility of the Customer to supply their own tools to disassemble their bicycle prior to the Queensland Rail Travel team accepting it. Any saddle bags or baskets are to be removed.
The bicycle must weigh less than 20kg to be accepted by the Queensland Rail Travel team (including when wheeled onto the service). If it exceeds 20kg in weight, it cannot be accepted.
Contained in a bicycle box or bag designed to protect the bicycle
The bicycle (including protective containers) needs to be less than 20kg in weight to be accepted by the Queensland Rail Travel team. If it is over 20kg, then the bicycle cannot be accepted.
Folding bicycles
Must be in a protective carry bag and within the dimensions 79cm x 59cm x 36cm when folded. 20kg maximum applies. No charge applies to these folded bicycles and they are stored in the checked luggage area.
Surfboards/Snowboards/Water skis:
Surfboards/snowboards/water skis in a protective cover up to a maximum length of 200 cm are accepted on all services with a separate luggage car attached.
Spirit of Queensland - Accepted
Tilt Train (Rockhampton) Q301 and Q992 - Not Accepted
Tilt Train (Rockhampton) Q311 - Accepted
Tilt Train (Bundaberg) QJ11 and Q994 - Accepted
Spirit of the Outback - Accepted
Westlander - Accepted
Inlander - Accepted
For customers connecting with a Queensland Rail RailBus Coach Connection, special arrangements may be required to ensure surfboards/snowboards/water skis may be accepted on the coach, so please advise your consultant at the time of booking.
Surfboards/snowboards/water skis are not allowed on the Rockhampton Tilt Trains: Q301 and Q992.
A limit of one (1) surfboard/snowboard/water skis set per Customer can be booked. Surfboards/snowboards/water skis are not counted towards the customer’s luggage allowance.
Surfboard/snowboard/water skis spaces must be pre-booked and are charged at $15.00 per item per train sector, payable at the time of ticketing. At attended stations where check in facilities are available, customers must arrive in time to allow for the presentation of the surfboard/snowboard/water skis to the Queensland Rail team prior to the closing time of check in facilities 30 minutes before departure.
Golf Clubs/Bags:
One (1) set of golf clubs per customer is accepted free of charge and is not counted towards the customer’s luggage allowance. The golf bag must have a secure hood/cover and will be stored in the checked luggage area.
When making a reservation, Customers must advise the consultant that they are taking golf clubs so a manifest comment is added to the reservation.
Electric/motorised or push golf buggies will not be accepted.
Other Sporting Equipment
Boogie/Body boards
Must be in a protective cover. No charge applies to these boards. Stored in the checked luggage area.
Skateboards
Accepted if packed securely in a travel bag/protective cover, and will be stored in the checked luggage area.
Non-motorised scooters including small kick/push scooters
Accepted if collapsed and packed securely in a travel bag/protective cover, must be stored in the checked luggage area and under 20kgs in weight.
Note: E-scooters are not accepted, refer to Restricted items tab.
Tennis/cricket/hockey, bowling equipment
Accepted if packed securely in a protective bag, and will be stored in the checked luggage area.
Scuba diving gear
Accepted in a separate bag and stored in the checked luggage area. Excludes compressed air/gas tanks and knives (which are considered dangerous goods).
Spear Guns
In a lockable, fit for purpose case/bag. Must be in an "unloaded" state i.e. the spear gun is not ready to fire and should be stored so it can't cause an injury. Stored in the checked luggage area.
Bows and Arrows
In a lockable, fit for purpose case/bag. Must be in an "unloaded" state i.e. the bow/arrows are not ready to fire and should be stored so they can't cause an injury. Stored in the checked luggage area.
Fishing rods and hooks
In a PVC cylinder with screw ends or in PVC plumbing/electrical tubing. Up to a maximum length of 200 cm and will be stored in the checked luggage area. Fishing hooks must not be exposed.
Other types of small sized sporting good items may be accepted. Please ask your consultant when booking.
Musical Instruments
Musical instruments – small, up to the size of a violin
In a protective case that fits into the overhead luggage racks, Carry-on luggage.
Musical instruments - larger instruments including guitars and cellos
In a protective case. Options for storage are either: Store in the checked luggage area, or purchase an additional seat to carry the instrument and store it next to the customer.