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Savannah Rail Runner

Four-day rail journey inland from Cairns on the Savannahlander train.

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The Savannahlander operates this 4-day, 3-night package that takes you inland from Cairns through regional Queensland, stopping in Almaden, Forsayth, and Mount Surprise. You travel by the Savannahlander train, a heritage regional service, with three nights in comfortable en-suite accommodation in small towns. Each day includes meals and two special line-side morning tea stops where you receive a branded cup as a keepsake. The operator describes the journey as a relaxing rail experience, making it well-suited to repeat rail travellers and couples seeking a quiet getaway away from major cities. Optional side-tours to Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes are available for an extra cost.

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What to know before you look closer

  • Only one confirmed departure listed: October 2026.
  • The pack contains no detailed day-by-day itinerary; confirm the route stops and schedule with Savannahlander before booking.
  • Optional side-tours (Chillagoe Caves, Undara Lava Tubes) are not included and cost extra.
  • Cancellations made 14 days or less before departure receive no refund.

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 included?
Three dinners, three breakfasts, four lunches, and two line-side morning tea stops with a branded cup to keep.
Which hotels are used?
The Railway Hotel in Almaden (1 night), Finnigans Rest in Forsayth (1 night), and Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise (1 night). All rooms are en-suite.
When does this trip run?
One departure is confirmed for October 2026. Contact Savannahlander for other dates.
Is there a single supplement charge?
The pack does not list single room pricing.

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