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TRADING HOURS

Open 7 days a week except Christmas Day.
Please note that our hours may vary on public holidays.

Cafe

Daily 8:00am to 3:00pm

Breakfast from 8:00am

Lunch From 11:30am

Historic Gympie Station and Gift Shop

Daily 9:00am – 2:00pm

Historic Gympie Station, Tozer Street, Gympie, Queensland 4570

Phone: 07 5482 2750

Cafe, Tozer Street, Gympie, Queensland 4570

Phone: 07 5348 9606

Email: info@maryvalleyrattler.com.au

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Nov 30

Did you know it takes 4 hours for the engine to get hot enough to start creating steam needed for the 3 hour return trip to Amamoor?

Find out more interesting facts about our steam locomotive when you join us this week on one of our rail experiences.

Tomorrow (Wednesday's) and Saturday's is our Classic Rattler Run or join us on Sunday's for our All Stations Train. Find out more and to book your seats go to the lonk in our bio.

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Nov 29

Mark it in your diary, Friday the 10th December Christmas Twilight Train to Amamoor.

Join us and @friendsofamamoor for fun, food and entertainment.

There'll be roving performers, kids corner, Gav & Gaz playing, a Christmas themed light show (not to be missed!) and Santa will make a special appearance.

Plenty of choices with food trucks - Inferno Pizza, Vietnamese organic food, german sausage, Andrews Loaded Fries and more.

Go to the link in our bio or type in your browser https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/upcoming-events/ to book your seats.

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Nov 27

Steam locomotive is ready to head out for our All Stations Train this morning.

If you’re close by, come and join us. We depart historic Gympie Station at 10.00am. Book your seats via the link in our bio.

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Nov 27

If you’ve joined us onboard, you may have met these two: Ralph and Bruce.

They are both part of our Guest Experience team and are an integral part of the Mary Valley Rattler experience.

If you're thinking of volunteering then contact us. No experience necessary as full training is offered but a friendly and helpful attitude is a must.

Apply today https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/volunteer/ or email volunteering@maryvalleyrattler.com.au

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Nov 26

Celebrate all that our region has to offer on our historic RM76 Railmotor experience.

Enjoy a tasting plate on board featuring local produce while enjoying the Mary Valley views.
On your return lunch is served at the historic Gympie Station in our Rusty Rails Café. A beverage of choice is included (beer, wine or soft drink) with additional bar service available.

Tasting train departs on Thursday's from the historic Gympie Station at 10.00am returning at 12.30pm.

Book your seats via the link in our bio.

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Nov 25

One month to go until Christmas!

Join us on one of our Christmas Twilight Trains on Friday 10th December to celebrate with Friends of Amamoor or Saturday 18th December to rejoice with Dagun Community Group.

Or if you're looking for something different, then give the gift of the Rattler this Christmas with our Rattler dollars or gift vouchers.

Book your seats or purchase your gift vouchers via the link in our bio.

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Nov 24

Peach is often seen out and about at the historic Gympie Station and joined us on Sunday on our All Stations Train.

We have a carriage that has been configured with two segregated booths that can accommodate up to six people per booth with up to two pets per booth from the same family.
Choose from our Classic Rattler Run on Wednesday's and Saturday's or the All Stations Train on Sunday's.Train tickets are $25 each for your dog. They must remain on leash at all times during the journey and please clean up after them.
*T&C's apply.

𝙋𝙚𝙩 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙. Please call us direct to book your pet's ticket on 07 5482 2750.
Book your seats via https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/buy-tickets/

Great photo by @tallowandpeach

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Nov 23

Saturday's are for train chasing (safely of course)!

One of our volunteers captured these last Saturday while C17 967 made her way through the beautiful Mary Valley.

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Nov 22

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Spring Twilight Train on Friday and to our @friendsofamamoor for a great Cheers & Beers night.

If you joined us, we would love to see your photos. Tag or # us so we can see them.

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Nov 21

Thank you to everyone that has donated to our St Vincent De Paul Christmas Drive, your generosity is much appreciated.

There is still time to help us make a difference by donating items to our basket in the retail shop at the historic Gympie Station.

All donators will go in the draw to win a family pass. Family pass will be drawn on the 13th December. See our team at the ticket counter to enter.

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Nov 20

Join us for our special "Christmas Twilight Trains".

On the 10th December we will join the @friendsofamamoor and on the 18th December we will join the Dagun Community Group for their Christmas parties and festivities.

Both depart historic Gympie Station at 5.00pm and returns at 9.00pm.

Go to the link in our bio to book your seats.

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Nov 19

The Mary Valley Rattler is the perfect excursion for your next group booking!

The Rusty Rails Café can cater for big or small groups, breakfast, morning or lunch options are available.

If your club, association or a group of friends is looking for a day out with a difference, talk to us to find out how.
Type in your browser https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/group-bookings/ for more information.

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Nov 18

Steam, sunset and food ... what more could you ask for on a Friday night out?

This Friday, our Spring Twilight Train, departs historic Gympie Station at 5.00pm to steam your way through the Mary Valley to the town of Amamoor. There you'll enjoy food trucks, sit around the fire with great company, entertainment and more.

Partnering with local community group – @friendsofamamoor – we are excited for you to join us!

Book your seats via the link in our bio.

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Nov 16

Some final touches before we welcome nearly 200 guests onboard today.

Looking for something to do this weekend?
We have our Friday Spring Twilight Train departing at 5.00pm, our Classic Rattler Run on Saturday departing at 10.00am or our All Stations Train on Sunday departing at 10.00am.

Book your seats via the link in our bio.

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