The Mary Valley Rattler is a heritage train experience in Queensland, Australia. Visitors from all over come to enjoy a historic steam train ride in the beautiful scenery of Mary Valley. The railway was once important for connecting the region to larger markets for selling crops and gold, leading to economic growth. Today, the fleet includes locomotives, railmotors, RRC carriages, and guard vans.
Keep reading to learn more about the heritage train journey, the Mary Valley Rattler timetable, ways to get here, and much more!
Mary Valley usually has a warm climate through the months of April to October with little rain and generally pleasant weather conditions. The weekdays tend to be less crowded than the weekends as well.
The train departs from Gympie to Amamoor and travels back to Gympie in about 3 hours. The entire journey takes about 3 hours.
Travel through the rich farmlands of Australia, above the bridges on Mary River, and around the small hills of the valley. The train departs from Gympie, passes through a small town called Dagun, and arrives at Amamoor after a 1-hour journey. While Dagun also has a small station, the train only makes stops here on Sundays.
You can download the route map here.
The Mary Valley Rattler is operational on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The train departs from Gympie station at 10 AM and returns from Amamoor at 1 PM. On Sundays, the journey is slightly longer and your arrival at Gympie will be at 1:30 PM. Get more information on the Mary Valley Rattler timetable.
The entire Mary Valley Rattler journey takes 3 hours to cover. If your tickets also include lunch, then the duration extends by half an hour.
Lovingly restored by the locals, the Mary Valley Rattler provides a nostalgic heritage experience with its authentic interiors, picturesque landscapes and delectable flavours, making it a rare and one-of-a-kind experience. Learn about how the Mary Valley railway line played a key role in developing the area and experience the bygone era of steam locomotives.
The Mary Valley Rattler train starts its journey at Gympie and goes through Dagun to arrive at Amamoor. The train is turned on the turntable at Amamoor, after which the train returns to the Gympie station.
The Mary Valley Rattler experience is located in the Gympie region of Mary Valley, in Queensland, Australia. The Gympie Railway Station is at Tozer St, Gympie QLD 4570, Australia. Find it on Maps.
We suggest that you book your Mary Valley Rattler tickets online to get great discounts.
The tickets to Mary Valley Rattler Classic Train start from AUD 65 and the Rattler Tasting Train tickets start from AUD 125.
The months of April to October are usually dry and warm for a pleasant experience in the Mary Valley Rattler. If you wish to avoid crowds, the weekdays are preferable to weekends.
Yes, you can book an entire carriage of the Mary Valley Rattler in advance if you plan to visit in a group or even have a party.
The beautiful sceneries, wildlife spotting, and the restored steam locomotive of the Mary Valley Rattler route make for highly educational experiences for children and are definitely worth enjoying with your kids.
Yes, the railway stations and the coaches of the Mary Valley Rattler are wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevated platforms.
Yes, the Rusty Rail Cafe at the Gympie station serves food and beverages. You can also upgrade your tickets to experience the Rattler Tasting Train which includes a gourmet lunch at the Rusty Rail Cafe at the end of your journey.
