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Mary Valley Scenic Tour: Classic Steam Train Ride, Nature Walk, and Local Produce Indulgence
4.9
19 Ratings
Gympie
Experience the beauty of the Mary Valley on a scenic steam train ride, indulge in local produce, and explore nature on a guided walk. All-inclusive tour with luxury transportation.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Gympie - You’ll be picked up to start the day with a beautiful scenic drive to the historical Gympie Station for your one-way journey on the Mary Valley Rattler classic steam locomotive. You will have time to explore the historical station and its museum, get a close look at the classic steam engine, buy a souvenir, and grab a drink from the station cafe if you wish. You will then depart on your train for a one-way, one-hour experience on the Mary Valley Rattler classic steam locomotive to the historical Amamoor station.
- Amamoor - Once you have arrived at Amamoor station, you will have time to appreciate this small country town and watch the steam engine get turned around on a historical turntable.
- Imbil - Next we take a nice country drive to a picturesque little town called Imbil, previously nominated as one of Queensland’s top tiny tourist towns. Here we’ll explore the corners of this pretty little town, including the town lookout with a panoramic views of the Mary Valley.
- Kenilworth - We then continue our scenic country drive to the heart of the Mary Valley, Kenilworth, where you will be treated to a delicious lunch and drink of your choosing. Don’t eat too much for lunch, because you will want to save room for the delicious donuts, chocolates and cheeses on offer in the main street of Kenilworth, that you will have free time to explore after lunch.
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Mary Valley - Your final experience on this tour will be a 1.2km guided fig tree walk through giant figs and a forest alive with birdsongs. This walk is paved and flat and optional. Alternatively, guest who don’t feel comfortable doing this walk can enjoy the creekside park nearby the conjunction of the creek and the Mary River.
We will then complete our journey with another country drive towards the coast to drop you at your accommodation by no later than 4:30pm, in time for sunset and dinner.
What's Included
- All-inclusive tour with award-winning Joel’s Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide
- Comfort of a luxury vehicle with reclining seats and USB port for each seat
- Lunch with a drink in the heart of the Mary Valley, Kenilworth
- Commentary throughout the day from experienced local guide
- Free time to explore the donuts, chocolates and cheeses in Kenilworth
- Panoramic view of the Mary Valley from hidden lookout in Imbil
- One-way ride on the Mary Valley Rattler Classic Steam Locomotive (ticket included)
- Door to door pick-up and drop-off from your home or accommodation
- Guided Fig Tree Walk with giant figs and birdlife
- Sightseeing and stunning scenic country drives
Additional Information
This is an all-inclusive tour of the Mary Valley with award winning Joel’s Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide winner. This shared tour will operate with a minimum of 3 adults.
Our all-inclusive Mary Valley Tour is a great change of scenery from the beautiful beaches to the nearby country, which is equally as stunning and picturesque. This tour has it all, from sightseeing and a scenic country train ride to the indulgence of the local produce, and an energising guided nature walk through giant fig trees to finish the day. This tour includes a one-way train ride on the Mary Valley Rattler classic steam locomotive between historical Gympie and Amamoor stations.
To further compliment this tour, we provide you with an experienced local guide and door to door pick-ups in a luxury vehicle with reclining seats and a USB port for each seat to charge your phones and cameras along the way.
- Guest must be 18 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages. Non-alcoholic drinks will be offered to those younger than 18 years old.
Location
Gympie
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(19 Ratings)
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Daydream05110314286
Aug 18, 2024
Superlative - Joel, he himself, guided our Mary Valley Tour today and provided an entertaining, informative & interesting experience. A most relaxing & wonderful way to enjoy part of the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast. Extremely highly recommended, first class. Thank You
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Jeanette
Aug 15, 2024
Amazing Day - We had such an amazing day. Joel was so attentive and so knowledgeable about the county side. We would highly recommend Joel's Journey for an amazing day.
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Donovan_n
Aug 12, 2024
Interesting and Fun Guided Tour - Joel is a very passionate tour guide who brought us to the rattler followed by touring around the small towns. It was an eye opening experience to sit in the rattler and understanding some of the history about it. Later on, we went through some scenic views with drive by in his bus. I was touring generally with elderly group, this tour surely is suitable for them without much effort required.
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Patriciarl2404po
Jun 13, 2024
An amazing experience with an expert driver in a comfortable minivan. - Beautiful scenery, charming towns, the glories of nature plus a nostalgic trip on a steam train - we would certainly recommend Joel’s Journeys.
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Cathandscott
Jun 12, 2024
A cracker of a day with Joel! - Recommended by our accommodation, Noosa Shores Resort, a morning call from Joel from Joel’s Journeys confirming our imminent pick up set the tone from this friendly tour guide. Settled into his super comfy van with great viewing windows and we set off for Old Gympie Station for our start with the Mary Valley Rattler. Atmosphere galore with character volunteers at the station and on the train and beautiful scenery in abundance.
History check. Atmosphere check. Good vibes check.
Met by Joel at Amamoor and we were off again for a day of touring the beautiful townships and surrounds of the Mary Valley. Lots of interesting and passionate commentary, short nature walks suited to young and old, incredible lookouts and wrapped up with a delicious lunch at Kenilworth with time to sample treats (artisan cheeses, bakeries, chocolatier).
A cracker of a day out with a friendly and passionate local, highly recommend the Mary Valley Rattler tour and we will definitely do further tours with Joel.
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523hendrikd
Aug 26, 2023
Enjoy the Mary Valley Tour - We had a great day travelling through the Mary Valley with Joel’s Journeys. Morning coffee was unique and the coffee very good. The scenery was spectacular as we made our way to the `Rattler’ and the town of Kenilworth where we had a great lunch and time to explore the town with its famous cheese factory. A walk through the forest with the amazing Fig Tree ended the tour. We highly recommend the tour which was conducted in a most efficient and pleasant way.
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Kevin
Aug 26, 2023
A great day out in the Mary Valley including the arrival and rotation of the “Rattler”. - This is a well planned and very well organised tour. Joel is very knowledgeable and has gone out of his way to ensure that he researches the local area before conducting each tour. He deserves the well earned title of Queensland’s best tour operator.
The complete experience, including watching the Rattler arrive and rotate was brilliant.
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Christinedc630lt
Jun 29, 2023
Amazing Mary Valley Tour - Joel is a amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable and shows you the best places with an amazing view!! We had a great day out with nice chats good food and drinks. We highly recommend this tour with Joel and we will book him again!!
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Kgorey23
May 23, 2023
You’ll love it!! - We had an amazing day out in the Mary Valley with Joel. I’d highly recommend his intimate tours to all age groups, they are a great way to explore some hidden treasures and learn all about the region’s rich history. Great value, you’re sure to love it as much as we did!!
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S8025pztheog
May 19, 2023
Versatile tour with a difference - Highly recommend this different tour. Trains, views, wine tasting. Bellbird stop. Lunch then visit to amazing Johanna’s dress shop in Kenilworth. Wonderful day Joel thank you.
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