My husband and I recently did the Mary Valley Rattler, lunch and Kenilworth with Joel’s Journeys. We had a fun and wonderful day. Joel was attentive to all our needs from start to finish. He was very knowledgeable and provided interesting commentary along the way, while also making sure everyone was having fun throughout the tour.
The one-way journey on the Mary Valley Rattler was fantastic, and watching the train turntable operation when we arrived at Amamoor was especially interesting. We did a walk along the Mary River and were very lucky to spot a Mary River turtle as this is an endangered species. Lunch was delicious, and we also really enjoyed the guided walk among the giant fig trees on the return journey.
We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to ride on a special train and learning about the Mary Valley.
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Guide825629
April 5, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Mary Valley Rattler
Really enjoyed the historic stream train trip, great scenery and Joel was very knowledgeable. The walk to the giant figs was amazing. Highly recommend
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Ingo T
April 5, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Must do steam train trip.
It’s a worthwhile experience and step back in time. Great staff around and during the trip. Nice scenery and we had even small markets at the destination with a little local band playing. We had the return trip too. Highly recommend this when you’re here.
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Mightywhite7459
November 3, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Our 4 week east coast Aussie trip
Excellent trip with Joel today. Just 3 of us on board but it made extra special.
Joel is very knowledgeable about the area and took us to places we would not have known about. Being British it was interesting to hear some of the Australian history.
We had a great lunch at a little village called Kenilworth and then a doughnut which was huge!
We had a thoroughly enjoyable day with a few laughs as well. Would definitely recommend
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Lyn A
September 6, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic - highly recommend it!!!
We had a fantastic day with Joel’s Journeys. The train trip was memorable travelling in an historic steam train while travelling through beautiful countryside in the Mary Valley reaching our destination of Amamoor.
We jumped into the van which is very comfortable and air conditioned ready for the next stop - the Imbil Lookout and then a delicious lunch at Kenilworth. You might like to try one of the donut shop’s donuts while there. They are yummy!
Our final stop was the Fig Tree walk which is an easy stroll through the rainforest which was breathtaking. The Moreton Bay Figs are majestic as their branches stretch above the tree canopy. We were lucky enough to see three Mary River cod and a Mary River turtle.
Joel is a great tour guide who is passionate about nature providing tour goers with a knowledgeable yet entertaining experience. You’ll have to ask him what bird or birds you are hearing as you walk through the bush.
You travel through beautiful countryside, historic Australian towns topped off with a delicious lunch before experiencing the beautiful bush Queensland has to offer which you may not otherwise experience.
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Daydream05110314286
August 18, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Superlative
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
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Jeanette T
August 15, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Day
We had such an amazing day. Joel was so attentive and so knowledgeable about the county side. We would highly recommend Joel's Journey for an amazing day.
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Donovan_N
August 12, 2024 · via Viator
Interesting and Fun Guided Tour
Joel is a very passionate tour guide who brought us to the rattler followed by touring around the small towns. It was an eye opening experience to sit in the rattler and understanding some of the history about it. Later on, we went through some scenic views with drive by in his bus. I was touring generally with elderly group, this tour surely is suitable for them without much effort required.
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patriciarL2404PO
June 13, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
An amazing experience with an expert driver in a comfortable minivan.
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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cathandscott
June 12, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
A cracker of a day with Joel!
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.