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 inland Queensland
Savannahlander's Savannah Rail Runner is a four-day rail journey through inland Queensland, operating between Cairns and Mount Surprise with overnight stops in the small towns of Almaden and Forsayth. The package is built around the train experience itself; you travel on the Savannahlander, a regional service with a loyal following among rail enthusiasts, with no required side tours. All accommodation in en-suite rooms, meals, and the morning tea stops are included. The pace is relaxed, with time to settle into each town and meet fellow travellers. This trip suits repeat rail travellers seeking a quieter regional alternative to major tourist circuits, as well as couples looking for a slow-moving, guided journey through Queensland's outback landscape. The operator publishes only one departure date for 2026, so early confirmation of your preferred travel window is essential.
What to know before you look closer
- Only one departure is published for 2026 (September); confirm availability with Savannahlander before committing
- The pack does not provide a detailed day-by-day itinerary; confirm the exact route, stops, and activities with the operator
- Almaden, Forsayth, and Mount Surprise are remote small towns; dining and entertainment options outside the included meals may be limited
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 all train travel included?
- Yes. Cairns to Forsayth return travel on the Savannahlander is included in the package price.
- What meals are included?
- Three dinners, three breakfasts, and four lunches, plus two line-side morning tea stops with a Savannahlander branded cup to keep.
- Where do you stay?
- En-suite rooms at the Railway Hotel in Almaden, Finnigans Rest in Forsayth, and Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise.
- When does this trip run?
- September 2026 is the only published departure date in the current schedule.
- Can you add side tours like the Chillagoe Caves or Undara Lava Tubes?
- Yes, both are available as optional extras, though the package itself is designed as a rail-focused journey without them.
- What is the cancellation policy?
- A deposit of AUD 200 per person is due at booking. Full payment is due 30 days before departure. Cancellations made more than 14 days before travel receive a full refund minus the deposit; cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable.
