Contact Us

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

Get Directions View Map

COME ON A JOURNEY WITH US

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

maryvalleyrattler

View

Sep 15

Have you seen our new merchandise available in the historic Gympie Station gift shop?

Our retail shop is full of local produce and Gympie souvenirs to celebrate our wonderful town.

Visit us at 10 Tozer Street, Gympie (open daily from 9:00am to 2:00pm) or jump online to shop! https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/shop/

Or looking to book seats on one of our services? Go to the link in our bio for more details.

#maryvalleyrattler #visitgympieregion #giftshop #heritagedisplay #historicgympiestation #souvenir #localproduce #trainmemorabilia #bookahead #schoolholidays #heritagerailway #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #toottoot #locomotive #nostalgia #heritage #railjourney #rail #railways_of_our_world #railwayphotography #maryvalley #gympie #amamoor #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

maryvalleyrattler

View

Sep 14

Triple Treat for our 3rd Birthday!

On Saturday October 2nd we will have 3 trains departing Gympie Station, our two steam locomotives and our rail motor.

Choose between these 3 different journeys and join us for our 3rd birthday!

9:00am to 12.00pm – First steam locomotive departure – premium birthday journey with morning tea & lunch (at historic Gympie Station at 12.00pm) included.
9:30am to 12.30pm – Second steam locomotive departure
10:00am to 1.00pm – Rail Motor departure

Don't miss out book your tickets today!
Go to the link in our bio or type in your browser https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/upcoming-events/

#maryvalleyrattler #tripletreat #specialevent #heritagerailway #booknow #visitgympieregion #birthdayfun #itsourbirthday #spiritofthemaryvalley #happybirthday #historicgympiestation #bookahead #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #toottoot #locomotive #nostalgia #railjourney #railmotor #railways_of_our_world #railwayphotography #maryvalley #gympie #amamoor #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

maryvalleyrattler

View

Sep 13

School holidays kick off this weekend!

If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids, take them on a journey through the Mary Valley.

We will have our mascot, SteamMan, at the station and a scavenger hunt for the kids with a Steam Man pack to be won.

There are additional services scheduled for Mondays & Fridays.

Plan a family day out on one of the following-

Diesel Mondays:
20th September
27th September
4th October

Steam Fridays:
24th September
1st October

Don't miss out book your tickets today!
Go to the link in our bio or type in your browser https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/upcoming-events/

#maryvalleyrattler #schoolholidays #familydayout #Heritagerailway #historicgympiestation #visitgympieregion #holidayexpress #schoolholidays #specialevent #thingstodo #thingstodosunshinecoast #joinus #diesellocomotive #toottoot #locomotive #nostalgia #heritage #railjourney #rail #railways_of_our_world #railwayphotography #maryvalley #gympie #amamoor #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

maryvalleyrattler

View

Sep 12

Treat yourself to a stunning journey through the Mary Valley on our RM76 Railmotor, while enjoying tasting plate of local produce.

Upon returning to the historic Gympie Station, you will be served a lovely 2-course meal showcasing our local farmers.

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

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

#maryvalleyrattler #visitgympieregion #historicgympiestation #booknow #tastingtrain #rustyrailscafe #heritagerailway #rattlertastingtrain #toottoot #railmotor #nostalgia #rm76 #heritage #railjourney #rail #localfood #localproduce #foodjourney #joinus #railways_of_our_world #railwayphotography #maryvalley #gympie #amamoor #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

maryvalleyrattler

View

Sep 11

As part of the @theqtic Queensland Tourism Awards the Mary Valley Rattler has been nominated for the @racqofficial People’s Choice Awards!

Please show us your support and vote for us!

When you vote you automatically go into the draw to win one of five $1,000 @repcoaustralia gift cards.

Voting closes 5:00pm Friday 1st October 2021.

Type in your browser to vote!
https://www.racq.com.au/travel/peoples-choice-tourism-awards/experience-and-services

#maryvalleyrattler #RACQPeoplesChoice #QTA21 #Heritagerailway #voteforus
#visitgympieregion #votenow #tourismawards #racq #peopleschoiceawards #voteandwin #historicgympiestation #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #toottoot #locomotive #nostalgia #railjourney #rail #railways_of_our_world #railwayphotography #maryvalley #gympie #amamoor #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

*T&C's apply

maryvalleyrattler

View

Sep 9

We are busy preparing for tomorrow's “Murder on the Rattler Express”, an event not to be missed.

This is your last chance to secure your tickets as bookings are closing tonight! There are only a few seats left so be sure to join us on our first ever murder mystery rail experience.

Get on board and solve the mystery dress up in your best 1920's attire and immerse yourself in the game of mystery. There will be prizes for solving the murder, best dressed and more.
Dinner in Rusty Rails Café is included after the train journey while you make your murder accusations.

Don't miss out book your tickets today!
Go to the link in our bio or type in your browser https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/upcoming-events/

#maryvalleyrattler #murdermystery #specialevent #heritagerailway #booknow #visitgympieregion #murdermysterytrain #dressup #spiritofthemaryvalley #themetrain #historicgympiestation #bookahead #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #toottoot #locomotive #nostalgia #railjourney #rail #railways_of_our_world #railwayphotography #maryvalley #gympie #amamoor #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

maryvalleyrattler

View

Sep 9

It may not look like it but Pablo thought our rail experience was the cat's meow!

Yesterday we had our first cat join us onboard, Pablo the Bengal "Does Oz" is a Bengal travelling around Australia.

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.

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 Book your seats go to the link in our bio.

#maryvalleyrattler #visitgympieregion #heritagerailway #historicgympiestation #thingstodo #furbaby #petfriendly #catfriendly #catsonboard #petsonboard #bookahead #thingstodosunshinecoast #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #toottoot #locomotive #nostalgia #heritage #railjourney #railways_of_our_world #railwayphotography #maryvalley #gympie #amamoor #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

maryvalleyrattler

View

Sep 7

Meet some of our volunteer train crew!

Drivers: Tim & Mal
Guard: Paul
Officer in Charge: Stan

These volunteers have been part of the Mary Valley Rattler team since 2017!

If you have thought about joining the Mary Valley Rattler team, please go to our website and apply.

Please type in your browser https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/volunteer/ or email volunteering@maryvalleyrattler.com.au

#maryvalleyrattler #visitgympieregion #volunteers #weloveourvolunteers #thankyou #Heritagerailway #historicgympiestation #traindriver #steamtrain #locomotive #guestexperience #customerservice #volunteering #volunteer #vollies #lookingforvolunteers #workshopcrew #joinus #training #loveourvolunteers #maryvalley #gympie #amamoor #visitnoosa #volunteerteam #visitsunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

maryvalleyrattler

View

Sep 7

We are ready for another fun filled school holidays, with additional services scheduled on Monday & Fridays.

There will be a scavenger hunt for the children, entries will go in the draw to win the ultimate
Steam Man Pack!

Plan a family day out on one of the following-
Diesel Mondays:
20th September
27th September
4th October

Steam Fridays:
24th September
1st October

Don't miss out book your tickets today!
Go to the link in our bio or type in your browser https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/upcoming-events/

#maryvalleyrattler #schoolholidays #familydayout #Heritagerailway #historicgympiestation #visitgympieregion #holidayexpress #schoolholidays #specialevent #thingstodo #thingstodosunshinecoast #joinus #diesellocomotive #toottoot #locomotive #nostalgia #heritage #railjourney #rail #railways_of_our_world #railwayphotography #maryvalley #gympie #amamoor #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

maryvalleyrattler

View

Sep 6

Have you secured your tickets yet on the Murder on the Rattler Express?

Get on board and solve the mystery on this Saturday 11th September.

Dress to the nines in 1920’s Hollywood glamour and be taken back in time. It’s sure to be a night of fun, scandal & mystery!

There will be prizes for best dressed, solving the murder and more. Dinner is included at Rusty Rails Café while you make your murder accusations.

Don't miss out book your tickets today!
Go to the link in our bio or type in your browser https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/upcoming-events/

#maryvalleyrattler #murdermystery #specialevent #heritagerailway #booknow #visitgympieregion #murdermysterytrain #dressup #spiritofthemaryvalley #themetrain #historicgympiestation #bookahead #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #toottoot #locomotive #nostalgia #railjourney #rail #railways_of_our_world #railwayphotography #maryvalley #gympie #amamoor #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

maryvalleyrattler

View

Sep 5

Another great day, this time celebrating Dads.

Many families joined us onboard today to enjoy with their Dads.

Wherever you are, we hope you all had a great day too!

Happy Father’s Day

#maryvalleyrattler #visitgympieregion #fathersday #happyfathersday2021 #specialevent #steamlocomotive #historicgympiestation #heritagerailway #toottoot #nostalgia #heritage #railjourney #rail #localfood #localproduce #foodjourney #railways_of_our_world #thingstodo #dayoutwithdad #railwayphotography #maryvalley #gympie #amamoor #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #dayslikethis #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

maryvalleyrattler

View

Sep 4

What a wonderful day celebrating 140 years since the opening of the original Maryborough to Gympie railway.

Thank you to all the team, our amazing volunteers, State Member for Gympie @tonyperrettmp and guests who joined us today.

Congratulations to Clare who was our 75 000th guest on board!

Go to our Facebook Page to see more photos from the day.

#maryvalleyrattler #140years #specialevent #heritagerailway #visitgympieregion #somuchfun #celebrations #spiritofthemaryvalley #anniversary #historicgympiestation #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #toottoot #locomotive #picnictrain #railjourney #rail #greatday #dayout #railways_of_our_world #railwayphotography #maryvalley #gympie #amamoor #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

maryvalleyrattler

View

Sep 3

Last chance to hop on board and celebrate with us tomorrow.

Celebrate the 140th anniversary since the opening of the original Maryborough to Gympie railway on board a traditional steam hauled train.

You can indulge in a delicious picnic basket to mark the occasion and explore all that the Mary Valley Rattler has to offer.

Our selection of heritage rolling stock will be at the historic Gympie Station, so come in to Meet the Fleet!

Join your Mary Valley Rattler experience departing the historic Gympie Station tomorrow. Train departs at 10:00am with celebration presentations starting at 8:30am.

Don't miss out book your tickets today!
Go to the link in our bio or type in your browser https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/upcoming-events/

#maryvalleyrattler #140years #specialevent #heritagerailway #booknow #visitgympieregion #celebrations #spiritofthemaryvalley #anniversary #picnic #historicgympiestation #bookahead #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #toottoot #locomotive #picnictrain #railjourney #rail #railways_of_our_world #railwayphotography #maryvalley #gympie #amamoor #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

maryvalleyrattler

View

Sep 2

We are turning 3!

And to celebrate we will have 3 trains for the Rattler’s 3rd Birthday on the 2nd October.

We will have a double steam day joined with our Rail Motor; all 3 locomotives will be on platform ready for departure.

Choose between these 3 different journeys and join us for our 3rd birthday!

🚂 9:00am to 12.00pm – First steam departure – premium birthday journey with morning tea & lunch (at historic Gympie Station at 12.00pm) included.
🚂. 9:30am to 12.30pm – Second steam departure
🚞 10:00am to 1.00pm – Rail Motor departure

Don't miss out book your tickets today!
Go to the link in our bio or type in your browser https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/upcoming-events/

#maryvalleyrattler #tripletreat #specialevent #heritagerailway #booknow #visitgympieregion #birthdayfun #itsourbirthday #spiritofthemaryvalley #happybirthday #historicgympiestation #bookahead #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #toottoot #locomotive #nostalgia #railjourney #railmotor #railways_of_our_world #railwayphotography #maryvalley #gympie #amamoor #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

@maryvalleyrattler