Savannahlander
Rail Runner
Four-day train journey inland from Cairns through Queensland outback on the Savannahlander.
4 daysfrom $1,019
65% of days by rail
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Train tours through Cairns
40 rail vacations stop in Cairns, from 7 operators, 4 to 23 days, from $1,019 per person. Some pass through for an afternoon and some stay for days; each trip page shows the exact overnights.
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Treasures of Queensland from Cairns
Cairns to Sydney by train via the Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda
6 daysfrom $2,379
50% of days by rail
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The Best of Queensland from Cairns
7-day one-way rail journey from Cairns to Sydney via Brisbane
7 daysfrom $2,399
43% of days by rail
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Queensland Coastal Experience from Cairns
Independent Queensland coastal rail trip from Cairns to Brisbane
8 daysfrom $2,509
50% of days by rail
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Queensland Coastal Experience from Brisbane
Independent Queensland coastal rail trip from Brisbane to Cairns
8 daysfrom $2,539
63% of days by rail
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Treasures of Queensland from Sydney
Sydney to Cairns by overnight train via Brisbane and the Reef
7 daysfrom $2,569
57% of days by rail
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Queensland Adventure from Cairns
Independent Queensland rail trip from Cairns to Sydney via Brisbane
8 daysfrom $2,619
38% of days by rail
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Queensland Adventure from Sydney
Independent Queensland rail trip from Sydney to Cairns via Brisbane
9 daysfrom $3,069
44% of days by rail
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Best of Queensland from Sydney
8-day self-guided rail trip from Sydney to Cairns via Brisbane
8 daysfrom $3,279
50% of days by rail
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Queensland Adventure Roundtrip from Sydney
Roundtrip Queensland rail circuit from Sydney via Brisbane and Cairns
11 daysfrom $3,649
55% of days by rail
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The Best of Queensland
11-day return rail journey Sydney to Cairns via Brisbane
11 daysfrom $3,909
55% of days by rail
Journey Beyond Rail
Coastal Cruiser - Grand Princess (R) 2027
Rail and cruise from Adelaide through Queensland to the Great Barrier Reef
14 daysfrom $4,009
35% of days by rail
Journey Beyond Rail
Northern Explorer with Sydney Stay – Sapphire Princess 2027
Sapphire Princess cruise from Perth to Sydney then Indian Pacific rail back
21 daysfrom $6,878
19% of days by rail
Journey Beyond Rail
Northern Explorer with Perth Stay – Sapphire Princess® 2027
Indian Pacific rail to Perth then 16-day Sapphire Princess cruise to Sydney
21 daysfrom $6,907
19% of days by rail
Anderson Vacations
23 Day Coast to Coast by Rail
23-day independent rail journey across Australia from Perth to Sydney
23 daysfrom $8,226
35% of days by rail
Anderson Vacations
Coast to Coast by Rail including the Indian Pacific
23-day fully escorted rail tour across Australia, Perth to Sydney
23 daysfrom $8,226
26% of days by rail
Great Rail Journeys
Ultimate Australia
21-day Australian rail loop from Sydney to Uluru and Cairns
21 daysfrom $9,454
35% of days by rail
Great Rail Journeys
Highlights of Australia & New Zealand
22-day escorted tour across Australia and New Zealand by rail, coach, and cruise
22 daysfrom $9,454
18% of days by rail
Firebird Tours
Best of Australia: The Ghan Train Edition (2026 departures)
Adelaide to Sydney across Australia via The Ghan train, Uluru, and Great Barrier Reef
11 daysfrom $10,455
18% of days by rail
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East to West on the Indian Pacific Train
East-to-west Australia crossing on Indian Pacific train with reef and city stays
15 daysfrom $11,056
28% of days by rail
Great Rail Journeys
Ultimate Australia & the Ghan
21-day Australia loop from Sydney to Cairns aboard the Ghan
21 daysfrom $12,156
35% of days by rail
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Ultimate Australia at Christmas & New Year
21-day Australian loop from Cairns to Sydney via Uluru and Melbourne
21 daysfrom $12,156
25% of days by rail
Journey Beyond Rail
Arnhem Land Adventure 2026
16-day small-group Arnhem Land 4WD tour plus 3 nights on The Ghan
16 daysfrom $12,254
25% of days by rail
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Arnhem Land Adventure with The Ghan Expedition Train
Remote Arnhem Land wilderness and Aboriginal culture, then The Ghan train to Adelaide
16 daysfrom $12,745
25% of days by rail
Journey Beyond Rail
Arnhem Land and Red Centre Spectacular
Arnhem Land and Red Centre by 4WD, boat, and The Ghan train
23 daysfrom $17,250
17% of days by rail
Railway Adventures
Rails, Reefs and Rainforests
13-day escorted rail tour from Brisbane to Cairns along Queensland's coast
13 daysfrom $4,931
90% of days by rail · rough est.
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Queensland Savannah 2026
10-day escorted tour of Far North Queensland by coach, plane and train
10 daysfrom $5,014
55% of days by rail · rough est.
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Outback Queensland by Train to Longreach 2026
15-day escorted outback Queensland rail tour, Brisbane to Cairns
15 daysfrom $7,083
70% of days by rail · rough est.
Savannahlander
Savannah Rail Runner
Four-day rail journey from Cairns through inland Queensland on the Savannahlander
4 daysprice on request
85% of days by rail · est.
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Savannah Rail Runner
Four-day Savannahlander train journey from Cairns through remote Queensland outback
4 daysprice on request
60% of days by rail · est.
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Savannah Rail Runner
Four-day rail journey on the Savannahlander from Cairns through remote Queensland
4 daysprice on request
100% of days by rail · est.
Savannahlander
Savannah Rail Runner
Four-day rail journey on the Savannahlander from Cairns through Queensland outback
4 daysprice on request
60% of days by rail · est.
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Savannah Rail Runner
Four-day Australian outback rail journey on the Savannahlander from Cairns
4 daysprice on request
100% of days by rail · est.
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Savannah Rail Runner
Four-day rail journey through outback Queensland on the Savannahlander train
4 daysprice on request
75% of days by rail · est.
Savannahlander
Savannah Rail Runner
Four-day rail journey inland from Cairns on the Savannahlander train.
4 daysprice on request
95% of days by rail · est.
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Savannah Rail Runner
Four-day Savannahlander train journey from Cairns through remote Queensland towns
4 daysprice on request
85% of days by rail · est.
Savannahlander
Savannah Rail Runner
Four-day rail journey from Cairns through outback Queensland on the Savannahlander
4 daysprice on request
100% of days by rail · est.
Savannahlander
Savannah Rail Runner
Four-day return rail journey from Cairns through inland Queensland on the Savannahlander
4 daysprice on request
85% of days by rail · est.
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Savannah Rail Runner
Four-day rail journey on the Savannahlander from Cairns through inland Queensland
4 daysprice on request
100% of days by rail · est.
Savannahlander
Savannah Rail Runner
Four-day rail journey through outback Queensland on the Savannahlander train.
4 daysprice on request
100% of days by rail · est.