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Experience History onboard The Mary Valley Rattler

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Overview

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English

3 hours

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The Mary Valley Rattler is one of Queensland’s most iconic heritage steam train experiences, capturing the Gympie region’s rich history while offering visitors a contemporary tourism attraction and the beauty of the spectacular Mary Valley landscape.

This 3 hour, 40km journey, in a beautifully restored C17 steam train, is an iconic experience like no other. Departing from the Historic Gympie Station, you travel through rich agricultural farmland right into the heart of the picturesque Mary Valley.

On arrival in the quaint town of Amamoor, here you can disembark your carriage and make your way to a viewing area to watch the train engine as it turns on the turntable. Enjoy a short stay to explore the Amamoor Village Green before reboarding your assigned carriage for your return journey to the Gympie Station.

On board, volunteer guides provide a wealth of historical detail about the trains and the region as you enjoy the views and the nostalgia of travel from times past.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Mary Valley Rattler train ticket

Food and drinks, unless specified

What To Expect

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Mary Valley Rattler

Rusty Rails Cafe & Heritage Museum.

Admission Included

Options

Classic Rattler Run

Departures: Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday.

Reviews

4.77

936 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great way to spend a half day!!

    Vera B,

    Mar 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A great way to spend half a day! Feeling nostalgic with the sights and smell of the steam train, and hearing the whistle blow as we wind through the picturesque Mary Valley. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed in the quaint town of Amamoor. The staff on the train, as well as the receptionists on arrival, were the friendliest bunch full of information and stories. I am looking forward to ride again .

  • The Rattler

    Lurelle M,

    Oct 20, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    The Rattler experience was amazing from the minute we arrived until we left. The volunteers are very knowledgeable and helpful and their commentary along the way made the day most enjoyable. They even told us where we could get the best photos. The train trip was pleasant and comfortable. We love our train trips and we love the steam trains - we will defiantly be going on The Rattler again. Thank you for an amazing day!!

  • Interesting and enjoyable trip.

    Deborah M,

    Oct 5, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Mary Valley Rattler was a great experience, boarding a steam locomotive at a heritage station which gives you the feeling of going back in time riding on a steam locomotive. We enjoyed the views of the countryside and the friendly locals who waved to us as we travelled by. We were greeted by friendly staff who made you feel welcome from the beginning of the trip to the end. At Amamoor heritage station we watched as the Rattler was turned around on the turntable to make its trip back to Gympie.

  • Disappointing

    Fraser M,

    Jul 16, 2024

    - Viator

    2.00

    Seeing the steam engine up close was interesting. However the whole journey was uncomfortable and the scenery not overly exciting. The guide was unable to answer the questions we had.

  • Excellent

    Chris H,

    Jun 28, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Worth going, nice people & great train experience . Nice old train with all the feeling of the old time feel.

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