Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
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Explore Gympie, Mary Valley towns and the Cooloola Coast. Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay are separate drives; check road and beach access before travelling.
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Upcoming events
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The latest in the Mary Valley Rattler's fleet of heritage trains is the Silver Bullet railmotor. These beautifully restored trains are living up to their name by offering a silver-service experience for passengers as they glide through Queensland's picturesque Mary Valley.
Departing Gympie every Friday (and selected Thursdays), the Silver Bullet High Tea Experience is a must-do adventure for people who love to combine a spectacular landscape with a gourmet high tea.
Start with a glass of bubbles, enjoy locally made sweet and savoury treats and there's unlimited tea and coffee flowing through the two-hour journey. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available for purchase along the way from the dedicated service team.
The Mary Valley offers some of the most luscious landscapes you will see, as you wind through hills and over bridges on your way to the historic village of Dagun.
This is an exceptionally atmospheric experience that captures the best of heritage Queensland, while indulging in some sweet and bubbly treats.
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets: at the door and online.
Synopsis:
What does it mean to keep going when no-one believes in you?
Eyes Like Diamonds follows passionate conservationist Neil Waters on his relentless mission to prove the Tasmanian Tiger still exists.
Once celebrated, now ridiculed, Neil's decade-long search through the Tasmanian wilderness becomes as much a story of redemption and belief as it is about science and survival.
Through Neil's journey, the film explores the importance of conservation, the ethics of extinction, the limits of evidence, and the enduring human need to find purpose in something greater than ourselves.
Thylacine researcher Neil Waters, filmmaker Jonathon Buckland and Cinematographer Gourav Gandhi will attend a Q&A after the event to talk about all things Thylacines and filmmaking.
Come along and support indie Australian films!
Step aboard Queensland's spookiest railway experience as the Mary Valley Rattler transforms into the Ghost Train.
This Halloween-themed evening journey combines heritage rail travel with spooky family entertainment.
Guests are encouraged to dress as witches, ghosts, skeletons, vampires or their favourite Halloween character to compete for Best Dressed prizes.
Enjoy roaming entertainers, trick-or-treat fun, eerie surprises and a unique atmosphere as the train travels through the beautiful Mary Valley before returning to historic Gympie Station.
Suitable for the whole family, the Ghost Train offers a fun and memorable Halloween celebration unlike any other.
Tickets are available with or without meals. Family tickets and VIP Experience upgrades are also available.
Step back into the roaring 1920s aboard the Murder Mystery Express for an immersive evening of mystery, suspense and interactive theatre.
Departing historic Gympie Station, guests travel aboard the historic Mary Valley Rattler while investigating a mysterious murder. Work alongside fellow passengers to gather clues, question suspicious characters and uncover the identity of the killer before the journey ends.
Dress in your finest 1920s attire, whether you're a glamorous flapper, detective, gangster or mysterious socialite, for the chance to win the Best Dressed prize.
Professional entertainment is provided by Perseverance Street Theatre Company, with the mystery unfolding throughout the journey before the murderer is finally revealed.
This is an interactive theatrical experience designed for adults.
Strictly 18 plus only.
Experience a relaxing Friday evening aboard the heritage Silver Bullet as it journeys through the beautiful Mary Valley to the popular Cheers & Beers evening at Amamoor.
Departing historic Gympie Station, guests will enjoy a scenic rail journey while sampling a delicious tasting plate showcasing local produce. Onboard bar facilities are available throughout the trip.
Upon arrival at Amamoor Village Green, enjoy the relaxed country atmosphere with food available for purchase from the Village Green Café and refreshments from the licensed bar.
The Silver Bullet provides a unique way to experience one of the region's favourite community evenings without worrying about the drive.
Perfect for couples, groups of friends or anyone looking to enjoy an evening of local food, drinks and heritage rail travel.
Looking for an excuse to gather your favourite people and enjoy a night of big laughs, great food and good company?
The Mary Valley Rattler's Comedy Club Show is the perfect way to kick off the festive celebrations, whether you're organising a work Christmas party, catching up with friends, planning a date night or simply looking for something a little different.
Enjoy a complimentary glass of Clovely Estate Sparkling Rosé on arrival, followed by a delicious selection of canapés before settling in for 90 hilarious minutes of live entertainment featuring three professional comedians.
For those wanting to make the evening extra special, a limited VIP Experience offers premium seating and a bottle of Clovely Estate Sparkling Rosé per couple to enjoy throughout the show.
With the bar open for additional beverage purchases, all that's left to do is gather your crew, sit back and enjoy an evening of bubbles, bites and plenty of belly laughs!
Bookings essential. Strictly 18+ event.
Celebrate Christmas with the whole community at the Rattler Christmas Community Fair at historic Gympie Station.
This free family-friendly event showcases the very best of the Gympie region with market stalls, local food vendors, live entertainment, community performances, children's activities, a petting zoo, roving performers and giveaways.
The Local Talent Stage will feature performances throughout the day from local dance schools, musical theatre groups, sporting clubs and community organisations.
Visitors can also enjoy rides aboard the heritage Silver Bullet throughout the event (tickets can be prebooked or purchased on the day).
Whether you're searching for Christmas gifts, enjoying great local food or simply looking for a fun family day out, the Rattler Christmas Community Fair offers something for everyone.
Celebrate the festive season while supporting local businesses and community groups.
Paint Juicy hosts a 1980s and 1990s singalong paint and sip session in Tin Can Bay, on the Cooloola Coast in the Gympie region of Queensland, a short run from Rainbow Beach. Guests gather for an evening of guided painting set to 1980s and 1990s music, with a host artist leading the group through a step by step canvas while live vocals and a curated playlist run through the room. Painters sing along to the bangers, paint at their own pace and leave with a finished canvas worth keeping.
No painting experience is needed. All materials including canvas, paints, easel, brushes and aprons are supplied. Natural breaks between layers give everyone time to grab a drink, take photos and catch their breath before the next singalong moment. The format suits adults after a more memorable Saturday night than a standard dinner or drinks, and it is a popular pick for hens nights, birthdays and work groups.
Paint Juicy is a fully mobile paint and sip experience travelling across Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory. The brand has hosted more than forty two thousand guests and has been recognised as a Best of Queensland Experience every year since 2022. Hosts are warm and entertaining, the soundtrack is properly curated and the focus is on real entertainment rather than silent painting.
Step back in time along Mary Street, the historic heart of Gympie lined with heritage buildings, boutique shops, and vibrant cafés.
Once the centre of the gold rush era, this bustling street now blends old-world charm with modern conveniences. Visitors can admire beautifully preserved architecture, browse unique local stores, and enjoy dining experiences ranging from cosy coffee spots to contemporary restaurants. Street art, cultural landmarks, and regular community events add to its lively atmosphere, making Mary Street a favourite for both locals and travellers.
Stroll down Mary Street and discover the perfect mix of history, shopping, and culture in the Gympie Region.
Located in the heart of Gympie and housed in the beautifully restored 1905 heritage-listed School of Arts building, Gympie Regional Gallery is a vibrant centre for arts and culture in the region.
Presenting a diverse program of exhibitions featuring local, emerging and nationally recognised artists, the Gallery also hosts touring shows from across Australia. The Gallery showcases major national exhibitions alongside locally curated displays that celebrate the stories and creativity of the Gympie region.
Visitors can enjoy a vibrant calendar of public programs including artist talks, workshops, school holiday activities and guided tours, designed to inspire and engage all ages.
Entry is free and everyone is welcome.
Located in the heart of Gympie, Memorial Park is a peaceful, triangular-shaped space combining natural beauty with historical significance. Shaded by mature trees and framed by colourful gardens and open lawns, it's an ideal setting for a picnic or quiet moment of reflection.
The park was officially opened in 1921 to honour the 167 local men who lost their lives in World War I. Returned servicemen completed much of the groundwork, including winding gravel paths and raised stone rockeries filled with annuals, perennials, and roses. Palms, jacarandas, pines, and poinsettias were also planted, creating a vibrant living memorial.
The 1920 rotunda honours a respected local bandmaster and remains a popular gathering point. A sandstone monument also pays tribute to James Nash, who sparked the Gympie gold rush.
All aboard the award-winning Mary Valley Rattler for a heritage rail journey like no other!
Wind your way through the breathtaking Mary Valley aboard our beautifully restored steam and diesel locomotives, classic carriages and vintage railmotors—each with its own unique story to tell.
Your adventure begins at the historic Gympie Station, where you can explore the Heritage Display, browse treasures in the Gift Shop or grab a bite and a brew at the popular Rusty Rails Café.
Guests can make the ride even more memorable by selecting from VIP or VIP Booth Experiences, enjoying an indulgent Silver Bullet High Tea or experiencing the Footplate Friends Experience. The Pets on Board policy means even four-legged friends are welcome.
Run by a team of passionate volunteers and proudly operated as a registered charity, every ticket sold helps preserve this iconic slice of Queensland history.
The Mary Valley Rattler is more than just a train ride—it's a journey through time, filled with nostalgia, charm, and unforgettable moments.
Experience a vital waterway that flows through the Gympie Region, teeming with history, wildlife, and stunning natural landscapes.
Flowing through the heart of Gympie and into the Great Sandy Strait, the Mary River has shaped the region's landscapes and communities for generations. It's a haven for nature lovers, offering opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and riverside picnics, as well as the chance to spot rare species such as the Mary River turtle and Mary River cod. The river winds past towns and localities like Moy Pocket, where peaceful stretches of water, lush riverbanks, and nearby walking tracks make it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature. Parks, scenic lookouts, and annual events along the river celebrate its cultural and environmental significance. Whether you're exploring from its headwaters or enjoying the calm stretches through town, the Mary River offers a peaceful yet vibrant slice of the Gympie Region's identity.
Plan your visit to the Mary River and discover the heart and soul of the Gympie Region.
Try your luck at gold panning in Deep Creek, where Gympie's rich gold rush history comes to life.
Located close to the Gympie town centre, Deep Creek is one of the region's designated fossicking areas, offering visitors the chance to experience the thrill of discovering gold just as prospectors did in the 1800s. With a fossicking licence and simple equipment, you can search the creek's sandy banks and shallow waters for traces of alluvial gold. Fossicking licences are available online or at the Lake Alford Visitor Information Centre, where equipment hire (including picks, shovels, and pans) is also offered. The area is surrounded by natural bushland, making it a peaceful spot to combine history, adventure, and the outdoors.
Visit Deep Creek to uncover a piece of Gympie's golden past and enjoy a hands-on fossicking adventure.
Naming the golf holes at Gympie was a project Gympie Golf Club member Greg Lewis had hoped to do for some time.
Many members & visitors might remember an original idea was to name the holes after their natural features—names like Lizard's Lair and The
Big Dipper.
However, that concept evolved when they discovered that two of the holes are located on the sites of old gold mines. The 7th par 4 and the 17th par 3 Holes.
With the Club's 100-year anniversary approaching, the idea gained new purpose, and Greg began researching online, speaking with members, and consulting local sources such as the Gold Mining Museum and the Gympie Library. After many hours—and indeed, several years—the project has finally come to fruition.
The signs are arranged in chronological order, beginning with James Nash and ending with Eldorado, the last operating gold mine in Gympie. Each sign also includes a "Did You Know?" section featuring interesting
historical facts and stories about the Club and the local gold mining era.
There are five signs with QR codes which can be downloaded and listened to whilst enjoying a game of golf.
Discover Lake Alford Recreational Park, affectionately known as the "Duck Ponds" a vibrant family destination at the southern gateway to the Gympie Region.
Perfect for all ages, the park features an all-abilities playground, barbecues, restrooms, an off-leash dog park, and plenty of parking. The tranquil lake provides a peaceful backdrop for picnics, leisurely walks, or simply relaxing while enjoying the natural surroundings. Just remember not to feed the wildlife to help protect the ecosystem. Every first, third, and fifth Sunday of the month, the park comes alive with markets offering handmade goods, crafts, fashion, accessories, and fresh produce. History buffs can explore the Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum, while the Gympie Visitor Information Centre provides maps, tips, and advice for discovering the wider region.
Include Lake Alford Recreational Park in your itinerary for a fun-filled day of history, markets, and family-friendly outdoor adventure in the Gympie Region.
Gympie's Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre was first opened by the Queensland Museum and Department of Forestry in March 1984 and gives visitors a fascinating insight into the Timber Industry through the years.
The Centre has a host of attractions including a steam driven sawmill, springboard display, pioneering forestry hand tools display and a fully restored 1925 'republic' Winch Truck. The Woodworkers workshop is on site including and timber souvenirs are for sale.
Demonstrations and guided tours available for groups including school parties by arrangement.
Small admission fee on entry.
Perched high above the Mary Valley, Amamoor Lookout offers sweeping views across lush forests, winding creeks, and patchwork farmland.
The drive to the lookout is a scenic journey in itself, winding through tall timbered landscapes and pockets of rainforest before opening out to a stunning panorama. A popular stop for travellers exploring the hinterland, the lookout provides the perfect spot to pause, take photos, and soak up the beauty of the Gympie Region.
Add Amamoor Lookout to your journey and experience one of the region's most breathtaking views.
Amamoor State Forest contains a mix of dry eucalypt and riparian rainforest, surrounded by pine plantations—in fact, it produces some of the finest hoop pine in Queensland. More than 120 bird species have been sighted in its riverine rainforests and plantations of hoop and bunya pines.
Enjoy a drive through the forested valley and walk through the forest along trickling creeks and streams.
The rainforest walk at Cedar Grove features huge red cedar and fig trees. Cedar Grove and Amamoor Creek camping areas have large flat sites. In August, the annual National Country Music Muster takes place here.
Art on Yabba brings fine art to the Mary Valley, South-East Queensland.
An initiative of Mary Valley Artslink, it can be found at the Mary Valley Arts and Cultural Hub in Imbil.
This purpose-built, independently managed facility is a sustainable, long-term home for arts and cultural activity in the region. It also hosts solo and mixed exhibitions.
