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Savannah Rail Runner

Four-day Savannahlander train journey from Cairns through remote Queensland outback

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Savannahlander's Savannah Rail Runner is a four-day, three-night journey through inland Queensland, departing from Cairns. The package takes you aboard the Savannahlander train to Forsayth and back, with stops in the small towns of Almaden, Forsayth, and Mount Surprise. You stay in en-suite rooms in each location and enjoy three dinners, three breakfasts, and four lunches throughout the trip, along with two line-side morning tea stops where you receive a branded cup as a keepsake. The pace is relaxed, with the train itself being the centerpiece rather than a means to reach major attractions. This package suits repeat rail travellers seeking a quieter regional experience, couples looking for a slow-paced journey together, and anyone who prefers having accommodation and meals arranged without the need to plan further. Optional side trips to Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes are available if you wish to explore beyond the main itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

  • Only one departure is currently listed (September 2026); confirm future availability directly with Savannahlander
  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary; contact them to confirm the exact schedule, stops, and timing before booking
  • Accommodation is in small regional towns rather than major cities; amenities and services are basic

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. The package includes return travel on the Savannahlander from Cairns to Forsayth.
What meals are provided?
Three dinners, three breakfasts, and four lunches are included, plus two line-side morning tea stops with a Savannahlander branded cup to keep.
Where do you stay?
En-suite rooms at the Railway Hotel in Almaden, Finnigans Rest in Forsayth, and Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise.
Are side tours included?
No. Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes are available as optional extras.
When does it depart?
One departure is currently listed for September 2026.
What is the cancellation policy?
A full refund (minus the $200 per person deposit) is available for cancellations more than 14 days before departure. No refund applies for cancellations 14 days or less before departure.

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