Timetable
The Gulflander operates weekly from Normanton to Croydon (Wed) and Croydon to Normanton (Thu) as below. Other chartered services operate outside of this timetable subject to availability and demand and updated monthly.
Chartered Services by month:
November 2018 and December 2018
Wet Season Shut Down Period 2018-2019
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Gulflander Scheduled Service
|
Departing | Wednesday |
| Normanton | 8.30am |
| Clarina | 9.10am |
| Glenore | 9.20am |
| Critter's Camp | 9.30am |
| Haydon | 10.10am |
| East Haydon | 10.30am |
| Blackbull Refreshment Stop | 11.15am - 11.45am |
| Ellavale | 12.50pm |
| Golden Gate | 1.15pm |
| Croydon | 1.30pm |
Gulflander Scheduled Service
| Departing | Thursday |
| Croydon | 8.30am |
| Golden Gate | 8.45am |
| Ellavale | 9.10am |
| Blackbull Refreshment Stop | 10.15am - 10.45am |
| East Haydon | 11.30am |
| Haydon | 11.50am |
| Critter's Camp | 12.30pm |
| Glenore | 12.40pm |
| Clarina | 12.50pm |
| Normanton | 1.30pm |
Fares
|
Croydon to Normanton (v.v) |
One way |
Return |
| Adult | $69.00 | $115.00 |
| Child | $34.50** | $57.50** |
| Concession | $34.50** | $57.50** |
For other fares please ask our reservations team
Morning tea
Wednesday 11:15am and Thursday 10:15am. (Scheduled services only).
Morning tea at Blackbull Siding includes cake slice, tea, coffee and souvenir Gulflander mug.
|
Morning tea |
|
| One-way | $13.00 |
| Return | $20.00 |
One way journey with coach return
For those passengers wishing to return the same day, there are coach services available returning back to Normanton from Croydon on Wednesdays. Due to limited seating, bookings are strongly recommended and can be made when purchasing your Gulflander tickets.
One way journey with 'share ride'
Stay on the move with 'share ride'. Purchase one ticket and the other person drives your vehicle. Driver meets the Gulflander at Blackbull morning tea stop (11.15am) and you swap places to share in the Gulflander experience. Available in reverse Thursdays (Blackbull stop 10.15am).
Return journey
Thursday's return journey is more relaxed allowing time for interpretive stops and photo opportunities. Your Savannah Guide will know the places of most interest as the seasons change and show you sights and places that others don't get to see.
Conditions of Carriage
To view the conidtions of carraige for the Gulflander please
click here.
Luggage
Group Travel
For more information on group travel aboard the Gulflander please contact our Group Reservations on 1300 735 307. View our
Gulflander Group Policy.
** Concession fares are applicable for
customers with an Australian State or Territory Pension Concession Card (PCC),
or an Australian State or Territory Government Seniors Card. They also apply for Queensland
residents with a War Widow Repatriation Health Card, a Blinded Ex-Service
Personnel Card or a TPI/EDA Veteran Travel Pass. Companion fares apply for Australian State or
Territory Companion card holders.
Child
fares apply to children 4–14 years inclusive. Infants aged 0–3 years
travel free of charge
^ There are occassionally special services to Critters Camp on Thursday afternoon after the scheduled service returns from Croydon. Please ask us at the time of booking for more details.
