Savannahlander
Rail Runner
Four-day train journey inland from Cairns through Queensland outback on the Savannahlander.
4 daysfrom $851
65% rail
Savannahlander · Tour package
Savannah Rail Runner
Four-day rail journey on the Savannahlander from Cairns through remote Queensland
Savannahlander's Savannah Rail Runner is a four-day, three-night journey on the Savannahlander train through remote outback Queensland. The trip departs Cairns and travels to Forsayth, with overnight stops in the small towns of Almaden, Forsayth, and Mount Surprise. The package emphasizes relaxation on the rails, bundling all accommodation, most meals, and guided travel in one itinerary. Passengers stay in en-suite rooms and enjoy three dinners, three breakfasts, four lunches, and two morning tea stops with a keepsake branded cup. The pace is unhurried, designed for travelers who want to slow down and experience rural Australian rail travel without side trips, though Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes excursions can be added. This suits repeat rail travelers, couples seeking a compact getaway, and those traveling on a moderate budget who value meals and accommodation bundled with train travel.
What to know before you look closer
- Only one departure is listed: September 2026. Confirm availability and your preferred travel dates with Savannahlander before booking.
- The operator publishes no detailed day-by-day itinerary; the route covers Cairns to Forsayth and return, with overnight stops in three towns. Request the full schedule and any station stops or activities from the operator.
- Side tours to Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes are optional extras and cost additional to the package price.
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 accommodation is provided?
- En-suite rooms at the Railway Hotel in Almaden (one night), Finnigans Rest in Forsayth (one night), and Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise (one night).
- What meals are included?
- Three dinners, three breakfasts, and four lunches, plus two line-side morning tea stops with a branded cup to keep.
- When does this trip run?
- One departure is listed in September 2026. Contact Savannahlander to confirm other dates or book this departure.
- Are there optional activities?
- Yes. Side tours to Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes are available as optional extras at additional cost.
