MARY VALLEY TOUR

• • 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.
  • All aboard!! 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. Here you will have time to appreciate this small country town and watch the steam engine get turned around on a historical turntable.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 4:45pm, in time for sunset and dinner.

• • Mary Valley Rattler experience – train ticket included (one-way)
  • Lunch with a drink in the heart of the Mary Valley, Kenilworth
  • Free time to explore the donuts, chocolates and cheeses in Kenilworth
  • Panoramic view of the Mary Valley from hidden lookout in Imbil
  • Guided Fig Tree Walk with giant figs and birdlife
  • Sightseeing and stunning scenic country drives
  • Door to door pick-up and drop-off from your home or accommodation
  • Commentary throughout the day from experienced local guide
  • Comfort of a luxury vehicle with reclining seats and USB port for each seat

“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”

“We had such an amazing day. Joel was so attentive and so knowledgeable about the country side. We would highly recommend Joel’s Journey for an amazing day.”

“Excellent tour! 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.” 

“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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