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The Savannahlander Operated by Cairns Kuranda Steam Train Link to official page See the operator's home page for this service. QROTI recommends you check the operator's page as this summary may sometimes fall out of date. Description If you're looking for a great train adventure, The Savannahlander will take you on a leisurely trip between Cairns and Forsayth, in the heart of the Gulf Savannah, North Queensland. On board you will experience first hand a unique encounter with the region's uncanny geological formations, history and legends. And from the themed interior of the train, which literally speaks the language of the land through which it travels, you will come face to face with Australia's natural inhabitants - kangaroos and emus. One of the last great train adventures. Other attractions on the region's visitor's "must do list" is the therapeutic Tullaroo Hot Springs plus one of the geographical wonders of the world - The Undara Lava Tubes. Go underground to find the massive tube caves that originated millions of years ago from a once active volcano. On the outbound journey, the train pauses overnight in Almaden. This is so those passengers on combined packages (enquire when you book) can take advantage of an extra detour. In the extended package, coach connections operate west from Almaden to the old mining village of Chillagoe where ruins of the Chillagoe Smelters, built at the turn of the last century and operated until 1943, still dominate the skyline. Today visitors marvel at the spectacular Chillagoe limestone Caves, the balancing rock formation and the significant Aboriginal rock-art sites. Experience the true adventure of this northern encounter. Operator Note Cairns Kuranda Steam Train took over operation of this service on 3rd March 2004 from QR Traveltrain. Timetables effective from 6th July, 2004 until further notice: Cairns to Forsayth Wednesday Cairns dep 6:30 am Edge Hill dep 6:52 am Freshwater dep 6:52 am Redlynch dep 6:58 am Stoney Creek dep 7:28 am Barron Falls arr 7:50 am dep 7:55 am Kuranda arr 8:00 am dep 8:05 am Koah dep 8:33 am Mareeba arr 9:03 am dep 9:08 am Mutchilba R arr 10:00 am dep 10:15 am Dimbulah arr 10:27 am dep 10:30 am Lappa dep 11:55 am Almaden R arr 1:00 pm Thursday dep 8:00 am Mount Surprise dep 11:30 am Einasleigh R arr 2:00 pm dep 2:45 pm Forsayth arr 5:45 pm       Forsayth to Cairns Friday Forsayth dep 8:45 am Einasleigh R arr 11:30 am dep 12:00 pm Mount Surprise arr 1:45 pm Saturday Mount Surprise dep 8:15 am Almaden R arr 11:45 am dep 12:10 pm Lappa arr 1:10 pm dep 1:15 pm Dimbulah arr 2:35 pm dep 2:40 pm Mutchilba R arr 2:55 pm dep 3:10 pm Mareeba arr 3:42 pm dep 4:00 pm Koah dep 4:32 pm Kuranda arr 4:58 pm dep 5:02 pm Barron Falls dep 5:12 pm Stoney Creek dep 5:40 pm Redlynch dep 6:10 pm Freshwater dep 6:18 pm Cairns arr 6:40 pm Timetable Notes R = Refreshment stop. All times are Australian Eastern Standard Time. Fares effective from 1st April, 2003 until further notice: Single Economy Adult Concession Cairns to: $A $A Almaden    54.00    27.00 Mount Surprise 82.00 41.00 Fare Notes The Sunshine Rail Pass can also be used with this service. Concessional fares are applicable to Children four years and under sixteen years of age. Children under four occupying a seat must pay the child's fare. Students in possession of a Queensland Secondary or Tertiary ID Card or International Student's ID Card. Queensland resident Pensioners and Senior Citizens in possession of their respective Concession Cards. Discounts of 25% off the rail fare apply to interstate Pensioners and Senior Citizens. Conditions apply. Cancellation or rebooking fees may apply if travel is cancelled or amended. Fares do not include meals or drinks. Fares include GST (Goods and Services Tax) Travel Facilities and Services Sleeping Berths Not available on this service. Showers Not available on this service. Toilets Not available on this service. Reservations May be made up to 325 days in advance. Restrictions do apply for short journeys. Smoking Is not permitted on any passenger service in Queensland. Conditions are subject to change without notice, and other conditions may apply. Booking Bookings are arranged through Cairns Kuranda Steam Train. They have provided a online enquiry form for this service.