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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 4 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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick-up Details Private Tour - Joel's Journeys will pick-up from anywhere in the Noosa, Sunshine Coast and Hinterland regions when this tour is booked as private tour. Shared Tour - Joel’s Journeys will pick-up and drop-off customers from their home or accommodation in Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Twin Waters, Marcoola, Coolum Beach, Peregian Beach, Sunshine Beach, Noosa Junction, Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Tewantin and anywhere in between these hubs, when this tour is booked as a shared tour. Please ensure you provide your pick-up address when you make the booking. Shared Tour pick up times: 6:10am - Mooloolaba & Alexandra Headland 6:20am - Maroochydore & Cotton Tree 6:25am - Twin Waters & Mudjimba 6:30am - Marcoola 6:40am - Coolum Beach 6:45am - Peregian Beach 6:50am - Marcus Beach & Castaways Beach 6:55am - Sunrise Beach & Sunshine Beach 7:00am - Noosa Junction & Noosa Hill 7:10am - Noosa Heads 7:20am - Noosaville & Noosa Waters 7:30am - Tewantin
Itinerary
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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.
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guest must be 18 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages. Non-alcoholic drinks will be offered to those younger than 18 years old.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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