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 Savannahlander train journey from Cairns through remote Queensland towns
Savannahlander's Savannah Rail Runner is a four-day, three-night regional rail package that departs from Cairns and takes passengers through remote inland Queensland. The journey follows the Savannahlander train on its route to Forsayth, with overnight stops in the small towns of Almaden, Forsayth, and Mount Surprise. Each location offers en-suite accommodation and home-cooked meals. The experience emphasizes a relaxed pace, with line-side morning tea stops en route where guests receive a souvenir Savannahlander branded cup. The package suits repeat rail travellers seeking an off-the-beaten-path Australian rail adventure and couples looking for a guided but unhurried journey. Savannahlander also offers optional side excursions to Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes for those wishing to explore the region's natural features further.
What to know before you look closer
- The operator publishes no detailed day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm exact activities and station times with Savannahlander before booking.
- Only one departure is currently listed: October 2026.
- Cancellations made 14 days or fewer 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, return travel on the Savannahlander from Cairns to Forsayth is included.
- What accommodation is provided?
- The package includes en-suite rooms at the Railway Hotel in Almaden, Finnigans Rest in Forsayth, and Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise, one night at each location.
- What meals are included?
- Three dinners, three breakfasts, and four lunches are included, plus two line-side morning tea stops with a Savannahlander branded cup to keep.
- Are there optional activities?
- Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes side-tours are available as optional extras.
- When does this trip run?
- The current listed departure is October 2026.
