Savannahlander
Rail Runner
Four-day train journey inland from Cairns through Queensland outback on the Savannahlander.
4 daysfrom $851
65% rail
Savannahlander · Rail tour
Savannah Rail Runner
Four-day rail journey on the Savannahlander from Cairns through inland Queensland
Savannahlander runs the Savannah Rail Runner, a 4-day, 3-night rail journey through inland Queensland. The trip departs Cairns and travels south on the Savannahlander train, stopping in the small towns of Almaden, Forsayth, and Mount Surprise. The operator describes the itinerary as a relaxing rail experience focused on the journey itself rather than side activities. Each day includes travel on the train with meals provided. You spend three nights in en-suite hotel rooms in different towns, with dinners and breakfasts at your accommodation and lunches served aboard or at line-side stops. Two morning tea stops along the route include a commemorative Savannahlander cup to keep. This tour suits repeat rail travellers and couples seeking a gentle pace through regional Australia, with all transport and accommodation arranged by the operator.
What to know before you look closer
- The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the route details and schedule with Savannahlander before booking.
- Only one November 2026 departure is currently listed; check for additional dates and availability.
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 return travel on the Savannahlander train from Cairns to Forsayth.
- What meals are included?
- Three dinners, three breakfasts, and four lunches are included. Two line-side morning tea stops with a commemorative cup are also part of the package.
- Where do I stay?
- You stay in en-suite rooms at the Railway Hotel in Almaden (one night), Finnigans Rest in Forsayth (one night), and Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise (one night).
- When does this tour run?
- A November 2026 departure is listed. Contact Savannahlander to confirm other dates and availability.
- Can I add optional activities?
- Yes. Savannahlander offers optional side-tours to Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes that can be added separately.
