The Mary Valley Rattler offers an educational and fascinating journey back to a bygone era.
The Rattler fleet is made up of heritage locomotives and carriages each with
their own unique story. Students of all ages, have a unique opportunity to;
- LEARN about the history of rail in the Gympie region
- EXPERIENCE a method of travel from the past
- MEET our volunteer train crew
- WATCH a heritage turn-table in action
- EXPLORE Historic Gympie & Amamoor Stations
Learn ON BOARD
Join one of our Classic Rattler Runs for a half day journey into history. Learn about the history of the Mary Valley Line, the discovery of gold in Gympie and the story of the Steam Train
$49 per student
INCLUDES:
- Tour of the heritage display at the Historic Gympie Station
- Return rail journey from Gympie to Amamoor
- On Board Volunteer Educator
- Morning Tea at Amamoor Station as you watch the train turn on the heritage turntable (muffin, piece of fruit, bottle of water)
- Lunch on the platform at the Historic Gympie Station (sandwich, fruit platters and popper)
- Add on our Rattler School Activity Pack for $9 per student. Rattler Activity Booklet, Colouring in Pencils, Rattler sticker and a take home lunch cooler bag!
Free of Charge Supervisor Ratio
Kindy & Prep 1:5
Years 1-6 1:10
Years 7-12 1:10
Tertiary 1:15
Charter Costs
Can’t make it on a Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday?

Heritage diesel locomotive with heritage carriages:
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On board educational volunteer
Meet and greet information and question and answer session with train crew
Lunch: Sandwich platter, fruit platter, popper
Optional Add on $9 per student:
Rattler Kids Activity pack, green take home cooler bag

Red Rocket RM76 Diesel Railmotor – accommodates 40 passengers:
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On board educational volunteer
Meet and greet information and question and answer session with train crew
Lunch: Sandwich platter, fruit platter, popper
Optional Add on $9 per student:
Rattler Kids Activity pack, green take home cooler bag
Ready to book your On Board Learning Excursion
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How to get to us:
We work with some great school transport providers including:
There is much to see and do in the Gympie and Mary Valley Region.
School group accommodation can be found at a number of venues including:
Cobb and Co Nine Mile Camping Group
Maranatha Recreation Camp Boulder Creek
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS








(07) 5482 2750
info@maryvalleyrattler.com.au
Historic Gympie Station, Tozer Street,
Gympie, Queensland 4570