Book your seat in the iconic VIP Club Car or Booth on the Mary Valley Rattler for panoramic views of Queensland's rural beauty en route to Amamoor.
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Board the vintage Rattler locomotive and travel in style on your VIP Club Car or Booth. Enjoy a 3-hr trip through the scenic Mary Valley to Amamoor.
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Step aboard like royalty and relish indulgent artisanal cheeses and a drink of your choice as you enjoy unlimited access to the bar onboard.
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Get the best view of the pineapple plantations, grazing cattle, macadamia farms, and rolling hills through the verandah. Let your host regale you with tales of the locale.
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Relish a 2-course set lunch and in no time you’ll arrive at the cozy town of Amamoor tucked away in the tropical rainforest.
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Did you know? Gympie station from the late 1800s is entirely made of timber. Do not forget to check out the restored engines and carriages.
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3-hr Mary Valley Rattler train tour from Gympie
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Access to the VIP Club Car with allocated individual seating (optional)
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Access to the VIP Booth with an allocated booth of 4-6 guests (optional)
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Round-trip transfers
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Priority preboarding
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Person host/attendant
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Set lunch (main & dessert) & 1 beverage (check menu here)
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Local cheese tasting
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Meet & greet with the train driver
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Access to the bar
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Access to the verandah
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Extra meals
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Extra beverages from the bar
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Don’t settle for Classic Rattler Run when you can enjoy the VIP Club Car or Booth, as per the option selected. Hop aboard a restored steam locomotive as you begin your 3-hour journey through Mary Valley, tucked behind the Sunshine Coast.
Enjoy VIP Access Aboard Rattler
Take a seat in a classic redwood bogie and savor the local cheeses paired with a drink of your choice as you marvel at the old-school carriages of the train. For the entire trip, you have unlimited access to the bar on the train and a personal host to serve you.
Access the train verandah as you sip your drink – a luxury only accessible with VIP tickets. Enjoy idyllic scenery as the train winds through towering trees alongside the Mary River. Soon, the path will veer from the water towards the valley, revealing the serene landscapes surrounding Yabba, Kandanga, and Dagun villages.
Gaze at Rural Countryside
Grab a 2-course lunch including a beverage of your choice (beer, wine, soft drink) as you take in panoramic views of rolling hills, grazing cattle, and vibrant pineapple plantations. Check out the sprawling macadamia farms as you see local villagers harvesting nuts. Soon, the train will arrive at the quaint town of Amamoor, nestled within the tropical rainforest. Home to over 120 species of birds, this town is a sweet escape for all nature lovers. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars along! The rich flora will be the perfect backdrop to your videos as you capture the countryside. After spending some time here, you will head back to Gympie.
What's not allowed
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Smoking is prohibited on the train, platforms, or under any roofed areas.
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Keep in mind alcohol is not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
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Standing and walking on the tracks is not permitted.
Accessibility
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This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
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Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for people with any lung condition as you may be exposed to coal dust at the stations or on the train.
Additional information
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You can indicate your meal preferences during the time of booking
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Children aged 16 and below must be supervised by an accompanying adult.
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It is recommended to arrive at the meet-up location 45 minutes before the scheduled activity time.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Ticket redemption point
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Redeem your ticket at Mary Valley Rattler.
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Address: Tozer St, Gympie QLD 4570, Australia.
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