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Mary Valley Tour with Mary Valley Rattler Train Ride, Lunch, Kenilworth, Imbil, & Fig Tree Walk
Highlights
- Experience a scenic train ride on the Mary Valley Rattler, connecting historical Gympie and Amamoor stations.
- Savour local produce during lunch, immersing yourself in the flavours of the Mary Valley region.
- Explore the enchanting Fig Tree Walk, surrounded by towering trees and vibrant nature.
- Enjoy door-to-door service in a luxury vehicle, complete with reclining seats and USB ports for convenience.
The 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.
Itinerary highlights
Busstop Espresso, Cooroy
You’ll start the day with a beautiful scenic drive west of the Noosa region where we will break up the trip with a stop at the iconic and very local Busstop Espresso for a hot drink.
Mary Valley Rattler, Amamoor
Our journey will continue then to the northern reaches of the Mary Valley where we will see the historic and famous Mary Valley Rattler Classic Steam Engine roll into the historical Amamoor station.
Country Drive through Kadanga
A picturesque country drive through the Mary Valley where the towns keep getting smaller and the surrounding landscape more enticing. You’ll be mesmerised by the serenity.
Kenilworth
Once you’ve had time to enjoy and appreciate the historic Mary Valley Rattler, we’ll take another 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 though, because you will want to save room for the mouth-watering options on Kenilworth’s main street, such as donuts, chocolate, and dairy products.
Imbil
Before you become too attached to Kenilworth, you will relax on our luxury bus and escape for a nice little country drive to a cute little town called Imbil, nominated as one of Queensland’s top tiny tourist towns. Here we’ll explore the picturesque corners of this pretty little town and stop at a panoramic view of the Mary Valley.
Dingo Creek Vineyard
It’s now time to put the legs up and enjoy a premium wine tasting with cheese platter at the locals favourite winery on the Mary Valley’s east side. We will then complete our journey by dropping you at your accommodation by no later than approximately 5:30pm, in time for sunset and dinner.
Tour details
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Available from 8 January 2022 to 31 March 2027
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Operation information
Joel's Journeys
Joel’s Journeys is an award-winning Noosa-based tour operator, curating bespoke experiences in and around Noosa, the Hinterland, Sunshine Coast, and surrounds.
Offering a range of all-inclusive guided tours for guests to experience locations that are a must-see, lesser-known or both. The expert knowledge and commentary of experienced local guides, offer guests the opportunity to discover and learn about new and memorable destinations in the comfort of a luxury vehicle.
Joel’s Journeys offers tours within Noosa, and to the Noosa Everglades, Noosa Hinterland, Rainbow Beach, Maleny and Montville, Glass House Mountains, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Mary Valley, Eumundi Markets and more. Joel’s Journeys also offers Australia Zoo Transfers including entry ticket, and a combo option to see Australia Zoo and the Glass House Mountains in the same trip.
The range of tours include a variety of experiences, such as lunch, tastings, sightseeing, guided nature walks, panoramic views, markets, novelty shops, scenic country drives, adventures, cultural experiences, and many great memories.
Awards won by Joel’s Journeys include:
Queensland Top Tour Guide 2025 – Gold
Queensland Top Tour Guide 2024 – Bronze
Queensland Top Tour Guide 2023 – Gold
Australia Top Tour Guide 2023 – Silver
Best of Queensland Experience 2023 and 2026
Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024 – Top 10% globally
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
- State/Territory Bus Operators Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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Tour Guiding Association
Memberships
- Professional Tour Guide Association of Australia
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- QLD – Visit Sunshine Coast
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