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 Savannahlander train journey from Cairns through inland Queensland
Savannahlander operates a leisurely four-day rail package through inland Queensland, starting in Cairns and traveling on the Savannahlander train to Forsayth and back, with three overnight stays in small regional towns. The journey visits Almaden, Forsayth, and Mount Surprise, staying one night in each location. All accommodation is en-suite, and meals are provided at each stop, along with two morning tea breaks aboard the train. The package emphasizes a relaxed pace without the rush of side excursions, making it suited to travellers seeking a gentle introduction to Australian regional rail travel. This trip works well for couples and repeat rail-travellers who value the simplicity of an all-inclusive itinerary where transport and lodging are arranged in advance.
What to know before you look closer
- Only one departure date is published: July 2026. Confirm availability and future dates with Savannahlander before booking.
- The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary; the route sequence and time spent at each stop are not detailed. Ask Savannahlander for the full schedule before committing.
- Mount Surprise is the end of the journey; the return to Cairns is via the Savannahlander, but the exact timing and any intermediate stops are not specified in the package details.
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 all train travel included?
- Yes. The package includes return travel on the Savannahlander from Cairns to Forsayth.
- What accommodation is provided?
- One night each at the Railway Hotel in Almaden, Finnigans Rest in Forsayth, and Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise. All rooms are en-suite.
- What meals are included?
- Three dinners, three breakfasts, and four lunches. The package also includes two line-side morning tea stops while aboard the Savannahlander.
- When does this trip run?
- One departure is confirmed for July 2026. Contact Savannahlander to ask about other dates.
- Can I add activities?
- Yes. Optional extras include side-tours to Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes, available at additional cost.
- What is the cancellation policy?
- A $200 AUD deposit per person is required at booking. Full payment is due 30 days before departure. Cancellations more than 14 days ahead receive a full refund minus the deposit; cancellations within 14 days receive no refund.
