Mary Valley Heritage Railway Association

Experience the Gympie Region's Mary Valley aboard the 'Valley Rattler' - easily one of Queensland's most scenic railway lines. Tours depart from the historic Old Gympie Railway Station.

The ‘Red Rocket’ Rail Motor departs Gympie Station on Tuesday mornings for a short journey to Amamoor Station where passengers have time for morning tea and a wander through the craft shop. The train departs Gympie at 9:30am and returns at 11:30am.

Full day Steam Tours depart every Wednesday and Sunday and travel to Kandanga, Imbil and Dagun Stations. Passengers disembark at any of these original stations, fully restored and landscaped, to enjoy interesting excursions within the district and good old-fashioned country hospitality. On Wednesday the train departs at 10:00am and returns at 3:30pm. On Sunday the train departs at 10:00am and returns at 4:00pm.

Half day Steam Tours depart every Saturday and travel to Amamoor and Dagun Stations. Passengers can admire the restored stations that capture the original character of the early 1900’s.  They can enjoy arts and crafts, wine and cheese tasting and local produce. The morning train departs Gympie at 9:30am and returns at 12:15pm. The afternoon train departs Gympie at 1:45pm and returns at 4:45pm.

“Special Themed Trips are held at various times throughout the year and are full of entertainment! Check out our website for more information.”

Bookings are essential.  

Please contact the Mary Valley Rattler Office on (07) 5482 2750 for bookings and details.

General Fares – From 1st April 2010