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 from Cairns through outback Queensland on the Savannahlander
Savannahlander's Savannah Rail Runner is a 4-day, 3-night rail package that departs Cairns and travels the Savannahlander train through regional Queensland, stopping in Almaden, Forsayth, and Mount Surprise. The itinerary is designed as a relaxing journey with no rushing; you stay three nights in en-suite regional hotels and enjoy nine included meals plus two line-side morning tea breaks with a commemorative cup. The operator bundles all Cairns-to-Forsayth return rail travel, so you simply board and travel without managing separate train bookings. This package suits repeat rail travellers who appreciate regional trains, couples looking for a low-stress escape, and budget-conscious travellers who prefer costs bundled upfront. Optional side-excursions to Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes are available at additional cost for those interested in extending the experience.
What to know before you look closer
- Only one departure is confirmed in the evidence: November 2026. Confirm current availability with Savannahlander before booking.
- The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; the route flow and daily activities are not detailed. Confirm specifics such as which days the optional Chillagoe Caves or Undara Lava Tubes side-tours operate.
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. Savannahlander includes Cairns-to-Forsayth return travel on the Savannahlander train.
- What is included in the package?
- Rail travel, three nights' 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 branded cup.
- When does this trip run?
- The confirmed departure is November 2026. Optional side-tours to Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes are available at extra cost.
- What are the cancellation terms?
- A AUD 200 per person deposit is payable at booking. Full payment is due 30 days before departure. Cancellations made more than 14 days before travel receive a full refund minus the deposit; cancellations within 14 days receive no refund.
