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 through outback Queensland on the Savannahlander train
Savannahlander's Savannah Rail Runner is a 4-day, 3-night journey through inland Queensland, beginning in Cairns and traveling south on the Savannahlander to Forsayth and Mount Surprise. The package emphasizes leisure: travellers spend nights in three country hotels (the Railway Hotel in Almaden, Finnigans Rest in Forsayth, and Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise) and travel by train during the day, with all travel and most meals included. Morning tea stops along the line come with a souvenir Savannahlander cup. The route suits repeat rail travellers and couples who prefer a guided, unhurried experience with accommodation and dining arranged in advance. Optional add-on tours to Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes allow those interested to explore beyond the core itinerary.
What to know before you look closer
- Only one departure listed in the pack: October 2026. Confirm availability before booking.
- The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary in the package details; contact Savannahlander to confirm the exact route segment, stops, and daily schedule between Cairns and Mount Surprise.
- The train route is described as 'Cairns to Forsayth return'; the relationship between the Forsayth turnaround and the Mount Surprise accommodation is not detailed in the pack.
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 included?
- En-suite rooms at the Railway Hotel in Almaden (1 night), Finnigans Rest in Forsayth (1 night), and Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise (1 night).
- What meals are included?
- Three dinners, three breakfasts, and four lunches, plus two line-side morning tea stops with a branded Savannahlander cup to keep.
- When does this tour run?
- One departure is listed: October 2026. Contact Savannahlander to confirm dates and availability.
- Are side tours included?
- No. The Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes tours are optional extras at additional cost.
- What is the cancellation policy?
- A AUD 200 per person deposit is payable at booking. Full payment is due 30 days before travel. Cancellations more than 14 days before departure receive a full refund minus the deposit. Cancellations 14 days or less before departure receive no refund.
