Savannahlander
Rail Runner
Four-day train journey inland from Cairns through Queensland outback on the Savannahlander.
4 daysfrom $851
65% rail
No longer offered
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Savannahlander · Tour package
Savannah Rail Runner
Four-day rail journey from Cairns through outback Queensland on the Savannahlander
Savannahlander's Rail Runner is a four-day, three-night train journey through inland Queensland, departing Cairns and traveling through the small towns of Almaden, Forsayth, and Mount Surprise. The trip centers on time aboard the Savannahlander train, a regional service that moves slowly through the landscape, with two scheduled line-side morning tea stops where passengers disembark for refreshment. Guests stay in local en-suite hotels rather than on the train itself, enjoying modest three-star comfort between rail days. All meals, including four lunches and three dinners, are included, along with the souvenir Savannahlander cup from the morning tea stops. The operator positions this as a relaxing alternative to packed touring, with optional caves and lava tube visits available for extra cost. It suits repeat rail travellers comfortable with regional trains and small-town Australia, as well as budget-conscious travellers seeking affordable rail-inclusive accommodation packages.
What to know before you look closer
- Only one confirmed departure listed (July 2026); check availability and confirm scheduling with Savannahlander before booking.
- No day-by-day itinerary published in the operator's materials; confirm the train schedule, stop durations, and activities at each location before purchasing.
- The route description refers to Cairns to Forsayth return travel, but the itinerary lists Mount Surprise as the final destination; clarify the exact routing and any overnight train segments with the operator.
Included
- Cairns to Forsayth* return travel on the Savannahlander.
- En-suite rooms at the Railway Hotel (Almaden), Finnigans Rest (Forsayth) and Discovery Parks (Mt Surprise).
- 3 dinners and 3 breakfasts and 4 lunches.
- 2 line-side morning tea stops with Savannahlander branded cup to keep.
Questions travellers ask
- Is train travel included?
- Yes. Savannahlander includes all Cairns to Forsayth return rail travel on the Savannahlander train.
- What meals are included?
- The package covers three dinners, three breakfasts, and four lunches, plus two line-side morning tea stops with a Savannahlander branded cup to keep.
- Where do I stay?
- En-suite rooms at the Railway Hotel in Almaden, Finnigans Rest in Forsayth, and Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise.
- Are optional activities available?
- Yes. The operator offers Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes as optional side tours, priced separately.
- What is the cancellation policy?
- A full refund minus the deposit is available for cancellations made more than 14 days before departure. No refund is given for cancellations made 14 days or less before departure.
