ALWAYS WANTED TO DO A TRAIN HOLIDAY?
Edie Haakma Swney
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LOVE THE IDEA OF TRAIN HOLIDAY?
13 DAY NORTHERN COASTAL RAIL EXPLORER
• 12 NIGHTS accommodation: 3 NIGHTS in Airlie Beach - 3 NIGHTS in Paluma - 1 NIGHT in Townsville - 4 NIGHTS in Cairns - 1 NIGHT one way travel on the Spirit of Queensland from Brisbane to Proserpine – RailBed • One way travel on the Spirit of Queensland from Proserpine to Townsville – Premium Economy Seat • One way travel on the Spirit of Queensland from Townsville to Cairns – Premium Economy Seat • Full day guided Whitehaven Beach and Hamilton Island with lunch at Marina tour including return transfers • Full day Paluma Range Tour • Full day Wallaman Falls • Entry to Cairns Aquarium • Full day Paronella Park including return transfers • Full day Cape Tribulation and Daintree tour including return transfers • Return RailBus Coach Connection transfers from Proserpine Railway Station to Airlie Beach accommodation • One way transfer from Townsville accommodation to Townsville Railway Station • Meals as indicated
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AIRLIE BEACH TOWNSVILLEHIDDEN VALLEY
CAIRNSWOOROONOORAN NATIONAL PARK
CAPE TRIBULATION
from $3075*per person, twin share
SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND RAILBUS COACH CONNECTION
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Departs: 22 MAR, 17 & 31 MAY, 28 JUN, 19 JUL, 2 & 23 AUG, 6 & 20 SEP 19
Some Choice News!
DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.
Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.
For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.
Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?
We hope this brings a smile!
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
Will these roadworks affect you?
Don’t expect a quick trip between Cambridge and Tamahere for much of this year, because major roadworks are starting.
Asphalt works on that section of Waikato Expressway will run from March through to late 2026, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says. Motorists are warned to plan for significant delays.
“Unfortunately the pavement, particularly in the slow lanes, has deteriorated faster than expected,” NZTA’s Roger Brady said.
Will these roadworks affect you? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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