Welcome to Meanjin (Brisbane) the capital of Queensland and on the Country of the Jagera and Turrbal peoples. Brisbane is the third largest city in Australia, with approximately 2.7 million people calling it home. Surrounding Brisbane are popular tourist destinations including the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay. If you are staying in Brisbane, there is plenty to see and do, from exploring South Bank Parklands, cruising the Brisbane River or visiting one of the many museums and galleries. There are also loads of dining experiences, entertainment options and major sporting events to see all the live action. Image credit: Queen’s Wharf. Image courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland

Caboolture and the surrounding areas are on the Country of the Gubbi Gubbi people. Stunning mountain scenery and charming country villages await you here. The area is still one of Queensland’s largest strawberry-producing areas and grows other sub-tropical fruits including bananas, pineapples, paw paws and avocados. Caboolture is the gateway point for Bribie Island and Woodford. Image credit: Caboolture Water Tower. Image courtesy of Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism

The spectacular Glass House Mountains will come into view in the west when on the Tilt Train. These mountains are remnants of ancient volcanic plugs with the craggy peaks towering above the surrounding landscape. The Glass House Mountains are located in the traditional lands of the Jinibara and Gubbi Gubbi peoples. The Aboriginal name is daki comon – meaning stone standing up. Image credit: Mt Ngungun, Glass House Mountains. Image courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland

Landsborough is the gateway point for Caloundra and the hinterland areas of the Blackall Ranges, with the villages of Maleny and Montville located here. The township was originally known as Mellum Creek, which is said to be from the Aboriginal word Mellum, for volcano. The town was renamed to Landsborough after the Australian explorer, William Landsborough, who resided in the area in the1800s. Close to Landsborough is Ewen Maddock Dam with walking trails and picnic spots to enjoy.

Nambour, Country of the Gubbi Gubbi people, is a flourishing town on the edge of the mountains of the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Nambour has a thriving retro and vintage scene. There are unique cafés and quirky bars, a craft brewery and an impressive line-up of events scheduled throughout the year, including Queensland Garden Expo, Retro Rocks, Classic Car shows and the Collectorama Fair. From Nambour station you can access the northern parts of the Sunshine Coast, including Noosa, as well as the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Image credit: Ricks Garage, Nambour. Image courtesy of Visit Sunshine Coast

Cooroy is a creative centre which has won acclaim and prizes for its streetscapes and community artwork. Settled in the late 1800s as a camp for sawmill workers, the town grew when the railway arrived, and the region's timber and dairy industries boomed. The Cooroy Butter Factory Community Arts Centre has an exhibition space that shows work by local and interstate artists.

The fertile area surrounding Gympie includes the Mary Valley and Cooloola regions with paddock-to-plate farm trails, growing a variety of fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat and seafood. In 1867 James Nash discovered gold, which became part of Queensland's gold rush history. Today, Gympie is a popular place for travellers to stop for a cup of tea, visit local galleries and heritage streetscape, or enjoy a ride on the Mary Valley Rattler, a rail journey through the Mary Valley. Image credit: Image credit: Mary Valley, Gympie Region. Image courtesy of Visit Sunshine Coast

Maryborough West station is the gateway point to Maryborough and Hervey Bay with RailBus connections available. Maryborough is on the Country of the Gubbi Gubbi and Butchulla peoples. The town is located on the Mary River and offers an array of art, statues, heritage buildings and museums. Maryborough was once Queensland’s industrial powerhouse in the final decade of the 19th century, producing naval ships, heavy castings for sugar mills, railway locomotives and rollingstock. It was also the centre of significant agriculture, including timber milling and sugar cane growing. Each year, the town celebrates the author of the Mary Poppins books, Pamela Lyndon Travers, who was born in Maryborough, with a Mary Poppins Festival. Hervey Bay is located 30 minutes from Maryborough West station. Offering an idyllic seaside holiday, with family-friendly beaches, whale watching during July to November and the gateway to K'gari, the traditional home of the Butchulla people. K'gari is the world's largest sand island. It is 123 kilometres long and covers an area of 166,038 hectares. It was listed as a World Heritage Area in 1992 to recognise the island's internationally significant natural features and the largest sand island in the world. Image credit: Image credit: Mary Poppins, Maryborough. Image courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland.

Howard is a small rural town in the Fraser Coast Hinterland. The town was named after William Howard, a mining entrepreneur, who was one of the first to find coal deposits on the Burrum field. Howard has several buildings of historical significance including a beautifully-restored Queenslander, Brooklyn House, offering guided tours and Devonshire teas. Howard's small museum shares the coal mining and farming history of the area and includes war memorabilia.

Bundaberg is on the Country of the Taribelang, Goreng Goreng, Gurang and Bailai peoples. The area is home to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Mon Repos Turtle Rookery, Bundaberg Rum and the famous aviator, Bert Hinkler. Only minutes away, through fields of sugar cane is Bargara with the unforgettable black basalt on the beaches and the loggerhead turtles who come to lay their eggs at Mon Repos. The Bundaberg region is a foodie’s paradise with a variety of farm-fresh produce, offering plenty of dining options to experience the local offerings. Bundaberg is the gateway point for the coastal town of Bargara, Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot Islands. Image credit: Image credit: Bundaberg City Centre. Image courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland.

The quaint town of Miriam Vale is a hub for the timber, cattle and dairy industries. The town serves as the main gateway to the spectacular Discovery Coast towns of Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy, Eurimbula, Baffle Creek, and Deepwater National Parks.

Gladstone, on Country of the Toolooa people, is Queensland’s largest multi-commodity port, home to two of the world’s largest alumina refineries. Gladstone is a great place to explore and offers access to Heron Island, Wilson Island and the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The annual Gladstone Harbour Festival attracts crowds to celebrate the coastal community. Image credit: Gladstone Marina. Image courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland

Mount Larcom is a small rural town west of Gladstone. The name was derived from a mountain located 12 kilometres to the east. Known as Mount Larcom, it offers a challenging trek up to the peak, offering uninterrupted 360-degree views of the Gladstone area. On a clear day you will see reef islands to the east and Rockhampton to the north. Image credit: Mount Larcom peak. Image courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland

Rockhampton is situated on the Country of the Darumbal people. Located just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, Rockhampton is the biggest city in the Fitzroy Basin, Australia’s second largest river system and is bordered by the brooding Berserker Ranges. Visitors to nearby Mt Archer National Park can enjoy outstanding views of Rockhampton. There are plenty of places to explore in and around the city, from heritage-listed buildings, the Riverbank Precinct, the beautiful Botanic Gardens and Zoo, art galleries and museums. Nearby, explore the Capricorn Caves and the coastal town of Yeppoon, the access point for Great Keppel Island. Image credit: Rockhampton Museum of Art. Image courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland