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 Queensland outback
Savannahlander operates the Savannah Rail Runner, a 4-day, 3-night journey on the Savannahlander train through regional Queensland. The trip departs Cairns and travels return to Forsayth, with overnight stops in Almaden and Mount Surprise. Rather than rushing between attractions, the package emphasizes the rhythm of the train itself, with meals and accommodation woven into a relaxed schedule. All rail travel, three hotel nights with en-suite rooms, three dinners, three breakfasts, and four lunches are included. Morning tea stops at line-side locations come with a keepsake Savannahlander branded cup. The route traverses the Australian outback, passing through small towns and remote stations. This tour suits repeat rail travellers and those seeking guided comfort without the need to plan or coordinate side activities, though Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes tours can be added separately.
What to know before you look closer
- Only one departure is currently listed: September 2026. Confirm availability and dates directly with Savannahlander before booking.
- The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary; confirm the route details, hotel addresses, and meal timings with them before departure.
- Optional activities (Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes) are booked and paid separately; they are not part of 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 covers 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, four lunches, and two line-side morning tea stops with a branded Savannahlander cup to keep.
- When does this tour run?
- Savannahlander lists one departure in September 2026. Contact the operator to confirm other dates or future seasons.
- Are there optional activities?
- Yes. Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes side-tours are available at additional cost and must be booked separately.
