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 from Cairns through inland Queensland on the Savannahlander
Savannahlander's Savannah Rail Runner is a four-day, three-night train package through inland Queensland, starting in Cairns and traveling on the Savannahlander to Forsayth with stops in Almaden and Mount Surprise. The journey emphasizes a relaxing pace, with nights spent in small country hotels: the Railway Hotel in Almaden, Finnigans Rest in Forsayth, and Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise. Each day includes meals and line-side morning tea stops on the train. The package suits repeat rail travellers and couples seeking unhurried travel with all logistics arranged. Optional side tours to Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes are available for separate booking. This style of travel appeals to those wanting guided comfort without a packed itinerary.
What to know before you look closer
- Only one departure is currently published (September 2026); confirm availability with Savannahlander before booking.
- The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the route details and daily schedule with them before booking.
- Optional extras such as Chillagoe Caves and Undara Lava Tubes are not included and must be booked separately.
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, return travel on the Savannahlander from Cairns to Forsayth is included in the package.
- What meals are provided?
- The package includes three dinners, three breakfasts, and four lunches, plus two line-side morning tea stops with a branded cup to keep.
- Which hotels are used?
- Savannahlander books the Railway Hotel in Almaden, Finnigans Rest in Forsayth, and Discovery Parks in Mount Surprise, all with en-suite rooms.
- When does this trip run?
- One departure is listed for September 2026. A $200 per person deposit is required at booking, with full payment due 30 days before travel.
