Heritage railway

Savannahlander

Cairns ↔ Forsayth (Savannah Way by rail)

Operated by Savannahlander

Route
Cairns ↔ Forsayth (Savannah Way by rail)
Frequency
Weekly multi-day tours (seasonal)
Journey time
Multi-day return
Classes
Heritage rail car

A silver 1960s rail motor that trundles inland from Cairns across the Gulf Savannah to Forsayth, run as a leisurely multi-day outback adventure with overnight stops.

The Savannahlander is a classic 1960s silver rail motor that runs as a multi-day guided tour from Cairns into the Gulf Savannah, with stops at Mount Surprise (for the Undara lava tubes), Einasleigh and Forsayth. It's slow travel at its best — short hops by day, comfortable accommodation by night. Operates seasonally and books out in advance.

Key stations along the way

CairnsKurandaMount SurpriseEinasleighForsayth

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