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 Australian outback rail journey on the Savannahlander from Cairns
Savannahlander operates the Savannah Rail Runner, a four-day, three-night rail journey across regional Queensland, Australia. The tour departs from Cairns and travels to three outback towns: Almaden, Forsayth, and Mount Surprise. Passengers ride the Savannahlander train on the return leg from Cairns to Forsayth, then continue by coach or train to Mount Surprise. Each night is spent in a different small-town hotel with en-suite rooms. The package includes all train travel, accommodation, three dinners, three breakfasts, four lunches, and two line-side morning tea stops with a souvenir cup. This trip suits repeat rail travellers and couples who want a relaxed pace and guided comfort without complex logistics. The single listed departure is October 2026; contact Savannahlander to confirm availability and any departures for other dates.
What to know before you look closer
- Only one departure listed in the operator's schedule (October 2026); confirm current availability before booking
- The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary; confirm the exact route, stops, and activities with Savannahlander before booking
- Side tours (Chillagoe Caves, Undara Lava Tubes) are optional extras; the base package is train and accommodation only
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, return travel on the Savannahlander from Cairns to Forsayth is included in the package price.
- What is included in the price?
- The package includes return train travel, three nights of en-suite accommodation (Railway Hotel in Almaden, Finnigans Rest in Forsayth, Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise), three dinners, three breakfasts, four lunches, and two line-side morning tea stops with a souvenir Savannahlander cup.
- When does this tour run?
- One departure is scheduled for October 2026. Check with Savannahlander for current and upcoming dates.
- Are there optional activities?
- Yes, Savannahlander offers optional side tours to Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes, available at additional cost.
- What is the cancellation policy?
- A $200 AUD per person deposit is payable at booking. Full payment is due 30 days before travel. Full refund (minus deposit) applies to cancellations made more than 14 days before departure; no refund for cancellations within 14 days.
