Savannahlander
Rail Runner
Four-day train journey inland from Cairns through Queensland outback on the Savannahlander.
4 daysfrom $851
65% rail
No longer offered
Savannahlander has withdrawn this trip from sale. We keep the page for reference and comparison. Live alternatives are under Similar journeys below.
Savannahlander · Tour package
Savannah Rail Runner
Four-day rail journey on the Savannahlander from Cairns through Queensland outback
The Savannahlander operates this four-day, three-night rail journey departing Cairns and traveling inland through Queensland to Mount Surprise, with stops in the regional towns of Almaden and Forsayth. The package is built around the return journey on the Savannahlander train itself, a regional service known among train enthusiasts, combined with overnight stays in en-suite rooms at three different hotels. Meals are provided throughout: three dinners, three breakfasts, and four lunches, plus two morning tea stops aboard the train where travelers receive a branded Savannahlander cup to keep. This trip suits repeat rail travelers and couples seeking a relaxed, all-arranged itinerary through inland Australia. The single listed departure is August 2026.
What to know before you look closer
- Only one departure is currently listed for 2026, in August.
- No detailed day-by-day itinerary is published; confirm the exact schedule and activities at each stop with Savannahlander before booking.
- The package describes the route as Cairns to Forsayth return, but accommodation is listed in Mount Surprise; verify the final routing with the operator.
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, Cairns to Forsayth return travel on the Savannahlander is included in the package price.
- What is included in the price?
- Train travel, three nights of accommodation in en-suite rooms, three dinners, three breakfasts, four lunches, and two line-side morning tea stops with a branded cup.
- Where do you stay?
- One night at the Railway Hotel in Almaden, one night at Finnigans Rest in Forsayth, and one night at Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise.
- When does this trip run?
- One departure is scheduled for August 2026; it is currently sold out. Check with Savannahlander for other dates.
- Are there optional activities?
- Yes, Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes side-tours are available as optional extras at additional cost.
