This little train is one of the great train trips of the world. The early morning start in Cairns on Wednesdays can give you no indication for the great journey ahead over the next 4 days. The train meanders up the Kuranda Range, through tropical rainforests and magnificent waterfalls. Then on to open country on the table lands. Next is... More

The four-day Savannahlander train trip with side visits was a unique experience. The train ride is relaxing and the crew knowledgeable and friendly with lots of bush yarns. The train trip and side visits provide a view of local sights but often a view of local culture. Not only are the sights worth seeing the local people are hospitable, helpful... More

We commenced our trip from Cairns with a direct flight to Normanton (very expensive can catch a bus) we then picked up the bus and travelled to Karumba and stayed at the End of the Road Motel which was very good, best sunset almost as good as Broome good modern pub right next door. Next day we boarded the Gulflander... More

As i worked at Forsayth and Almaden in the sixties in steam days i was familiar with the line from Almaden to Forsayth i wanted tosee what remained of my time in the area . I only did the 4 day rail trip without the side trips and was surprised at the local knowledge of the 2 drivers on the... More

Ok to go alone as you soon make friends. Not even a physical barrier between the passengers and driver(s). See the spectacular rainforest escarpment overlooking Cairns and the ocean beyond. Then suddenly you are over the top and entering the very different world of the inland savannah country. Pass through the Mareeba-Dimbulah Irrigation Area. I had no idea it was... More

I have travelled a bit and seen some amazing things in the world but who would of thought I could have so much fun on this four day trip inland from Cairns. The train is an old classic and very informal so we moved about and swapped seats and talked to the other passengers on the way. The staff were... More