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 Savannah Rail Runner is a four-day, three-night rail journey operated by Savannahlander, an Australian regional train service. The trip departs Cairns and travels inland through Queensland, stopping in Almaden, Forsayth, and Mount Surprise before returning. Unlike typical escorted tours, this package focuses on the train ride itself, with three nights in regional hotels and meals included to create a relaxed experience. Each day centers on riding the Savannahlander, with morning tea stops along the lineside and dinners in the small towns where you stay. The operator describes it as ideal for travelers who want to skip the side excursions and simply enjoy four days on the rails. Savannahlander appeals to repeat rail travelers and couples seeking a slower pace through the Australian outback, where the journey itself is the primary attraction rather than a series of coached activities.
What to know before you look closer
- The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the route details and daily activities with Savannahlander before booking.
- Only one departure is listed (August 2026), and it is marked sold out; check Savannahlander's website for future departures 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 the train travel included?
- Yes, Savannahlander includes return travel on the Savannahlander train from Cairns to Forsayth.
- What meals are included?
- Three dinners, three breakfasts, four lunches, and two line-side morning tea stops with a branded cup are included.
- Where do I stay?
- You stay one night each at Railway Hotel in Almaden, Finnigans Rest in Forsayth, and Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise, all with en-suite rooms.
- When does this trip depart?
- The operator has listed one departure in August 2026, which is currently sold out. Check with Savannahlander for other departure dates.
- Are there optional activities?
- Yes, Savannahlander offers optional side tours to Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes, sold separately.
