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Mary Valley Rattler Train Experience from Gympie

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Take a trip around Mary Valley in the famous Rattler Steam Train and enjoy the view of grazing cattle and charming villages!

Highlights

Hop on the Rattler Steam Train and enjoy the serene, delightful view across Mary Valley with optional lunch.
Get a glimpse into the quaint villages and rural life in the countryside of Queensland.
Experience the restored vintage engines and carriages of the steam train and enjoy a unique rail journey as you meet some of the local volunteers.
Fun fact: Closed in 2012, local volunteers restored the line in 2018, turning it into a tourist attraction and preserving its historical significance.

Inclusions

Rattler locomotive experience
Round-trip train ride from Gympie to Amamoor

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Ratings & Reviews

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David

5/5

Jan, 2024

All staff so friendly and helpful. The train and infrastructure was so impressive. The running commentary was the best. A lovely breakfast onsite before we started. Easy parking. We were sorry when it finished.

Glynis

5/5

Nov, 2023

Lovely trip in the countryside. Brought back memories of travelling in steam trains when young. Very friendly helpful staff.

Patricia

5/5

Oct, 2023

Ticketing was a simple and user friendly process. Everyone on the day was welcoming and friendly. It was a smooth journey with interesting information plus we were delighted with the volunteers and entertainment at the destinations. My only negative comment would be that the announcements and PA info whilst travelling was not well rehearsed and came across disjointed. Overall a very pleasant experience and I have already recommended it to others.

Laura

5/5

Oct, 2023

Booking tickets online was easy as. Felt like a kid again on the steam train with the smell and the choo choo whistle 🤣. Very informative from the newby commentator, he did a great job and was funny with it. Overall it was a great experience 👍

Michelle

5/5

Sep, 2023

The historic train, the scenery is excellent. The stop at Amamoor was more than sufficient for a break and a coffee. The staff/volunteers were brilliant and extremely knowledgeable.

Your Experience

Get ready for a historical experience traveling across the Mary Valley in a train with a restored vintage steam engine and carriages. This journey will transport you back in time to the countryside, offering a rare glimpse of the rural community around the Mary Valley region, located behind the famous Sunshine Coast. Volunteers will guide you to your seats as you set foot on the steam train. While marveling at the old-school carriages, the train will commence its journey around the valley.

As you travel from Gympie to Amamoor, you'll encounter grazing cattle in vast farms and charming villages along the way. The lush forest will serve as the perfect backdrop for your videos of the countryside. Upon arriving at Amamoor, you'll have the chance to settle down and experience the fresh air of rural Queensland. After spending some time here, you will head back to Gympie. Don't forget to visit the Rusty Rails Cafe once your train ride is over.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Children aged 16 and below must be supervised by an accompanying adult.
Children aged 2 and below can travel for free if they don't need their own seat. However, if you want to ensure a seat for your child who is under 2, you should book a ticket at the child fare rate.
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Restrooms.
Pets are allowed on this tour on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays in the 'Pets on Board' carriage.
Guests need to request ramp access during the booking process.

Restrictions

The schedule is subject to change depending on traffic and weather conditions on your activity date.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Please arrive 45 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays.
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must carry a valid student ID.