The Valley Rattler operates steam train tours through the Mary Valley every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday and a Railmotor tour every Tuesday morning. The Rattler's journey begins at Gympie Railway Station which was built in 1913.
Full Day steam tours depart every Wednesday and Sunday. The steam train departs Gympie at 10.00 a.m. The first stop is at Kandanga Station where there are arts and craft stalls, then onto Imbil for lunch. On the return journey the train stops at Dagun Station to savour local wines and cheeses. The train arrives back at Gympie at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and 4:00 p.m. on Sundays.
Half day steam tours depart every Saturday and travel to Amamoor and Dagun Stations. Marvel at the splendour of the stations, restored to capture the original character of the early 1900's. Enjoy arts and crafts, wine and cheese tastings and local produce. The morning tour departs Gympie at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 12:15 p.m. The afternoon tour departs Gympie at 1:45 p.m. and returns at 4:45 p.m.
The Red Rocket Railmotor departs every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 11:30 a.m. It travels to Amamoor Station where you have time for morning tea.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 5482 2750
Email: rattler@mvhr.org.au
Web:
www.thevalleyrattler.com
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
The Valley Rattler is open seven days a week. The 'Red Rocket' Rail Motor departs Gympie Station on Tuesday mornings. Full Day Steam Tours depart every Wednesday and Sunday. Half Day Steam Tours depart every Saturday. Closed Christmas Day.
Entry Costs:
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $47.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Full Day Steam Tours - Wednesday and Sunday. Club Car - add AUD15.00 per person. |
| Adult | $32.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Half Day Steam Tours - Saturday. Add AUD15.00 per person for Club Car. |
| Adult | $20.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Tuesday - Red Rocket Railmotor. |
| Child (Aged 4-14) | $23.50 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Full Day Steam Tours - Wednesday and Sunday. Club Car - add AUD15.00 per person. |
| Child (Aged 4-14) | $8.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Half Day Steam Tours - Saturday. Add AUD15.00 per person for Club Car. |
| Child (Aged 4-14) | $10.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Tuesday - Red Rocket Railmotor. |
| Concession | $40.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Full Day Steam Tours - Wednesday and Sunday. Club Car - add AUD15.00 per person. |
| Concession | $27.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Half Day Steam Tours - Saturday. Add AUD15.00 per person for Club Car. |
| Concession | $17.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Tuesday - Red Rocket Railmotor. |
| Family | $119.50 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Full Day Tours - Wednesday and Sunday. Family consists of two adults and up to four children. Add AUD15.00 per person for Club Car. |
| Family | $74.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Half Day Tour - Saturday. Family consists of two adults and up to four children. Add AUD15.00 per person for Club Car. |
| Student | $40.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Full Day Steam Tours - Wednesday and Sunday. Club Car - add AUD15.00 per person. |
| Student | $27.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Half Day Steam Tours - Saturday. Add AUD15.00 per person for Club Car. |
| Student | $17.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Tuesday - Red Rocket Railmotor. |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if cancelled 24 hours in advance. 50 per cent cancellation fee if cancelled on day of travel. Nil refund in the event of a no show.
General Comments
The Valley Rattler operates heritage steam train and rail motor journeys through the scenic Mary Valley. Special themed trips are held at various times throughout the year and are full of entertainment. Please check the operator's web site for information.
Please note that bookings are essential.
How to get There
The Valley Rattler is located at the historic Old Gympie Railway Station, Tozer Street, Gympie. To get to The Valley Rattler venue, simply follow the directional road signs when entering Gympie from either the north or from the south of the Bruce Highway. Gympie is situated one hour north of the Sunshine Coast, and one hour south of the Fraser Coast.
