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• Awesomeness

  S8229VQkayd,May 4, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Absolutely well worth it. Very affordable, especially when it’s a three hour experience, great atmosphere, fantastic staff (John you are awesome). We went on the Wednesday so plenty of room, not crowded just very relaxing and so informative. We had the best time. Thank you so much.

• A lively and informative heritage rail experience

  jennydI3116DD,Apr 30, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  A lively and informative heritage rail experience through the beautiful Mary Valley with a strong sense of local history and community. The volunteers were welcoming, and it was clear that safety is a strong priority throughout the journey. One helpful tip for visitors—when using Google Maps, make sure you search for Mary Valley Rattler in Gympie, as it can sometimes direct you to Amamoor Station instead. It was interesting learning about Gympie’s gold mining history and hearing stories about the original railway line built in 1911 by immigrants and locals, taking three years to construct. Crossing Deep Creek and travelling at a slower pace gave us time to take in the scenery and history of the region. We found the intercom system on the train very loud at times, which made parts of the commentary a little overwhelming. The café staff at Gympie Station were also friendly and welcoming, both at the station and when they boarded the train. The train also offers a “Pets On Board” experience on selected days, which is a great option for dog owners. Overall, a unique experience that highlights local history, volunteers, and the character of travelling through the Mary Valley.

  

  

  

  

• Great trip, Locomotive was authentic and the passager cars were comfortable.

  Rex S,Apr 22, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  It was ANZAC week and the older military uniforms worn by the veterans was fantastic and added character. The displays were great so was the free ANZAC Biscuits.. The guides, Maggie and Marlene were very informative and delightful volunteer workers.

• Awesome

  tonyaY7838IG,Apr 17, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  A great experience for 3 generations of family on a week long trip. Great service, friendly people, great insight I to the workings of a steam train from a bygone era.

• What a pawsome day! 🐾

  roneenf,Apr 3, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Mary Valley Rattler Train – Pets on Board What a pawsome day! 🐾 The Pets on Board experience was an absolute blast. Huge thanks to Kate for making it all happen! The staff were amazing, the food was delicious, and Shelby had the best time ever. So relaxing, full of smiles, and topped off with a lovely little treat for Shelby at the end of the train — we can’t wait to hop on board again! Already recommending to other friends. Thanks Roneen

  

  

  

  

  

• Furbabies join family on the Rattler

  Ilse H,Mar 29, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Thank you for the opportunity to include our dogs in this family excursion, it made it extra special

  

• It was my husbands birthday …

  Tony B,Mar 24, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  It was my husband’s birthday (73rd). He loves old machinery… so the Rattler was right up his alley. We both really enjoyed it and the reception at Amamoor was fun. Thanks for a great (half) day out.

• High tea train experience

  spuss234,Feb 13, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had the high tea morning on the silver bullet train to Dagan. It was fantastic from start to finish. The volunteer staff were all amazing and full of knowledge. The cafe at the station in Gympie was wonderful as was the little museum. The train was wonderful with very comfortable seats. The high tea and complimentary glass of bubbles was delicious . Holly brought endless top ups of tea and coffee. Would highly recommend .

  

  

• High tea on a train!

  Maps43264495835,Feb 8, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  What a treat. We did the Friday high-tea on the Silver Bullet rail car. Such a fun journey. The food and service from the volunteers was superb, plenty of room on the train and nice scenery. This is a great trip and is an easy drive from Noosa, where I was staying.

  

  

• Great memories of a wonderful trip

  Road40796490017,Jan 14, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Today our group of 6 enjoyed a wonderful morning on the Mary Valley Rattler train trip return trip between Gympie to Amamoor. All processes, from the initial booking & today taking the trip, were very straightforward and professionally handled. No problems at all. We just relaxed and enjoyed the experience. In our carriage we were seated together on comfortable couches with a table to put out our snacks. Our pre purchased snacks were ready for us when we arrived this morning. The 45 minute stop in Amamoor was interesting and passed very quickly & productively. It gave us a chance to see what was on show at the little town, buy food, drinks and souvenirs, take photos, plus watch the locomotive being turned around on the turntable for the return trip. Our carriage assistant, Meredith, was pleasant & informative. As well there was a great commentary given on the PA system at appropriate times by Cate. All of the team of volunteers were very helpful and friendly. Well done drivers on a smooth ride. Thank you team for great memories of a wonderful day.

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