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 on the Savannahlander from Cairns through outback Queensland
The Savannahlander operates this four-day, three-night rail package in regional Queensland, departing Cairns and travelling on the Savannahlander train through remote outback country to Mount Surprise. The itinerary includes stops at Almaden and Forsayth, with overnight stays at the Railway Hotel, Finnigans Rest, and Discovery Parks. Meals and morning tea stops are bundled into the fare. The trip is designed as a relaxed rail journey without the addition of intensive side excursions, suiting travellers who want to move at a leisurely pace and experience the landscape and small towns of inland Queensland without high activity demands. It appeals to those familiar with regional train travel, couples seeking a slower getaway, and travellers who appreciate the comfort of bundled meals and accommodation.
What to know before you look closer
- Only one departure listed for August 2026, and it is marked sold out; confirm current availability and departure dates with Savannahlander before booking.
- The pack does not specify which days include which meals or morning tea stops; request a full day-by-day itinerary from the operator.
- The route description says Cairns to Forsayth return, but the trip ends at Mount Surprise; clarify the exact routing and whether Mount Surprise is reached by train or coach.
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 do I travel on?
- The Savannahlander, which operates from Cairns to Forsayth and return.
- Is the train travel included?
- Yes, Cairns to Forsayth return travel on the Savannahlander is included.
- What accommodation is provided?
- En-suite rooms at the Railway Hotel in Almaden, Finnigans Rest in Forsayth, and Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise, one night at each.
- What meals are included?
- Three dinners, three breakfasts, and four lunches, plus two line-side morning tea stops with a souvenir cup.
- When does it depart?
- The published departure is in August 2026, but that departure is sold out. Check with Savannahlander for other dates.
- Are side trips available?
- Optional extras include the Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes side tours, booked separately.
