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 through outback Queensland on the Savannahlander train.
Savannahlander's Savannah Rail Runner is a 4-day, 3-night journey into outback Queensland, departing Cairns and travelling to Mount Surprise via the remote towns of Almaden and Forsayth. The Savannahlander train carries passengers on a relaxed, all-inclusive circuit with en-suite accommodation in each town, full board (three dinners, three breakfasts, and four lunches), and two line-side morning tea stops where travellers receive a branded cup to keep. The itinerary skips all side tours, making it an unhurried experience for those seeking the rhythm of the train and the vast landscape beyond the windows. This trip suits repeat rail travellers and couples who want comfort and meals included without the pace of multiple activities, and travellers interested in Australia's less-visited regions.
What to know before you look closer
- Only one departure listed in the pack for November 2026; confirm availability before booking.
- The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary in this package; confirm the exact route and accommodation sequence with Savannahlander before booking.
- Optional side tours (Chillagoe Caves, Undara Lava Tubes) are booked separately and not included in the base package price.
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
- What train am I travelling on?
- The Savannahlander, which runs from Cairns to Forsayth and back.
- Where do I stay each night?
- Night one at Railway Hotel in Almaden, night two at Finnigans Rest in Forsayth, and night three at Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise.
- What meals are included?
- Three dinners, three breakfasts, four lunches, and two line-side morning tea stops with a Savannahlander branded cup.
- Is this trip escorted or independent?
- The evidence does not specify whether a guide accompanies the journey; contact Savannahlander for details.
- When does the trip depart?
- November 2026 is the only departure currently listed.
