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Mary Valley Rattler
4.7
1769 reviewsAbout
All aboard the award-winning Mary Valley Rattler for a heritage rail journey like no other!
Wind your way through the breathtaking Mary Valley aboard our beautifully restored steam and diesel locomotives, classic carriages and vintage railmotors—each with its own unique story to tell.
Your adventure begins at the historic Gympie Station, where you can explore the Heritage Display, browse treasures in the Gift Shop or grab a bite and a brew at the popular Rusty Rails Café.
Guests can make the ride even more memorable by selecting from VIP or VIP Booth Experiences, enjoying an indulgent Silver Bullet High Tea or experiencing the Footplate Friends Experience. The Pets on Board policy means even four-legged friends are welcome.
Run by a team of passionate volunteers and proudly operated as a registered charity, every ticket sold helps preserve this iconic slice of Queensland history.
The Mary Valley Rattler is more than just a train ride—it's a journey through time, filled with nostalgia, charm, and unforgettable moments.
Hours
Closed now
Today: 08:00–14:00
Facilities and visitor features
23 featuresDisabled access available, contact operator for details.
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Reviews & Ratings
Dave Weeden
Google review
An awesome relaxing and informative experience. Perfect for all ages. Volunteer staff are amazing ambassadors. Everyone smiling while appreciating the views, commentary and locals waving to us as we railed pass their homes and properties. Strongly recommend 👌 👍
Naga Upadhyayula
Google review
Absolutely loved our trip on the Mary Valley Rattler! It honestly felt like stepping right back in time. The heritage train is beautifully maintained, and chugging through the scenic valley was just gorgeous. What really made the day special were the volunteers—they are super friendly, full of great stories, and clearly love what they do. Definitely recommend booking your tickets online in advance so you don't miss out. Such a brilliant and relaxing day out!
Jim Alexander
Google review
Did the tour today, really enjoyed it. Plenty of comfortable seating and our carriage attendant John was awesome. He was full of interesting facts and entertaining to listen to. The steam engine rumbles along at around 25-30kph giving ample time to look at the countryside as it passes by. The turnaround stop in amamoor is around 50min where you can stretch your legs and get a close up view of the locomotive while they move it onto the turntable so that it can pull the carriages back to gympie.
Rosemary Wong
Google review
A special slice of history awaits you on the Mary Valley Rattler. It was a wonderful way to spend a morning in Gympie and to learn about the history of the railway and the towns of Gympie and Amamour. From the moment you arrive at the old Gympie Railway Station, you step into yesteryear. The piano player in the cafe, the period signage and once you begin the journey, the volunteers share their knowledge with you along the way. The audio was loud and clear and we learnt about the old traditions that are still so important today. We also learnt about the Diablo ginger beer, the ginger plants being cultivated in the fields across from the railway. It was a real treat. Thank you.
Julie Hay
Google review
We had THE BEST day out today on the Silver Bullet High Tea Train. Lovely people looking out for you ( we loved John), and a really nice morning tea. Having a glass of bubbles or two made it pretty special. We would highly recommend.
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Where you'll be
10 Tozer Street
Gympie QLD 4570