Reserve your VIP Booth Shared Experience from Gympie in Dundowran, Hervey Bay

Summary: The staff were excellent from the time we arrived and left the old station. Ralph in the 1st class was excellent as was the English announcer and the coach guard. The booking was extremely. Atmosphere was great with a really good sense of fun plus a sensible degree of safety precautions. The train and the coaches were quite beautiful and the speed recreated an older sense of dignity while so much less hectic than modern transport. Above all it was restful and allowed one to actually see the countryside. I cannot think of anything that I could criticise. The food and seating in our 1st class carriage was perfect and the station and museum were most interesting. We have already recommended the Rattler to friends in the last 24 hours and will continue to do so.

Summary: We had a blast riding the Mary Valley Rattler. It was the perfect activity for a spring day in southern Queensland. The train itself, especially the locomotive is a treasure. We loved the views and the interesting history we learned about the railroad and its importance to the region. All of the volunteers were very friendly. We chose the VIP experience, and it was well worth the extra cost. The lunch was much better than I expected. Thanks for making it a memorable day!

Summary: We had a lovely day, the trip was fantastic, friendly and helpful staff. We had the lunch which was beautifully cooked. A great day and we highly recommend.

Summary: A great experience. Run entirely by volunteers both young & old. Very comfortable seating & lovely cheese platter for each of us at our table. A pleasant stop at Amamoor where we watched the loco being turned on the turntable. Everything ran smoothly. On our return we had a beautiful 2 course meal (beef cheeks, so tender, panna cotta & Nutella choc mousse cake). Also a rum & red wine. Excellent value. Excellent experience. Would highly recommend. Thank you to our volunteer Brad who looked after our carriage.

Summary: We did the VIP experience and thoroughly enjoyed it. The commentary was informative and good fun was had by all. The conductor on our carriage was very funny and made the day even better. It was like stepping back in time and the carriage was immaculate.

Summary: Fabulous day out. VIP treatment from start to finish. Volunteers added to the whole experience, loved the entertainment at the stops. Lunch back in Gympie was delicious.

Summary: Had an amazing day, perfect weather, staff so friendly and informative. Would do again and highly recommend do the VIP experience.

Summary: Can not fault our experience!! Photos galore, food delicious, entertainment at each stop and lunch when we returned. Definitely worth doing!!

Summary: All round professionally managed experience (and mostly by volunteers). Two of our party had special dietary requests and these were met effectively and with courtesy and enthusiasm. Passengers were loaded into carriages in an orderly fashion where our booth table was set for our requirements. There was no scramble to get the ‘best’ seat! Our hostess was Tess and her sunny personality was delightful in every way. There was a good announcement volume which allowed us to learn facts during our journey and sufficient time at Amamoor (destination) to enjoy surroundings before re-boarding the train for the return journey. Lunch was served in the old railway station rooms according to our choices and the large volume of customers all at the same time was managed as well as could be expected. All in all, I enjoyed the friendly country hospitality all done with a professionalism one expects from a well-versed tourism opportunity.

Summary: Great experience today with my wife for her birthday seeing the old steam engine in action. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The meal for lunch was very well presented and was very tasty. Definitely recommend