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 Savannahlander train journey from Cairns through outback Queensland
Savannahlander's Savannah Rail Runner is a 4-day, 3-night train journey across rural Queensland, departing Cairns and traveling inland to Mount Surprise with stops in Almaden and Forsayth. The trip centers on return travel aboard the Savannahlander train, a regional service that moves slowly through outback landscape. Travelers stay in three country hotels and receive all meals plus morning tea stops aboard the train with a branded cup to keep. This package suits repeat rail travelers and couples seeking a relaxed pace without heavy activity or independent logistics. The operator emphasizes skipping side tours and simply enjoying the train ride itself. The single published departure is in August 2026 and is currently sold out; inquire with Savannahlander about future dates and availability.
What to know before you look closer
- Only one departure listed for 2026: August. Availability is extremely limited.
- The package does not include optional tours to Chillagoe Caves or Undara Lava Tubes; those cost extra.
- No day-by-day itinerary is published; confirm the daily schedule and activities with Savannahlander before booking.
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 is used?
- The Savannahlander, which operates a return route between Cairns and Forsayth.
- Is this escorted or independent?
- The package includes rail travel and accommodation at three hotels; Savannahlander handles transport and meals. The operator does not describe additional guide services.
- What meals are included?
- Three dinners, three breakfasts, and four lunches, plus two line-side morning tea stops.
- Which hotels are included?
- Railway Hotel in Almaden, Finnigans Rest in Forsayth, and Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise, all with en-suite rooms.
- When does it depart?
- August 2026. This is the only published departure; it is currently sold out.
- What is the cancellation policy?
- A deposit of AUD 200 per person is required at booking. Full payment is due 30 days before travel. Cancellations made more than 14 days before departure receive a full refund minus the deposit; cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable.
