Solve the Mystery Aboard the Mary Valley Rattler Murder Mystery Express

Murder Mystery Express

All aboard for an evening of intrigue, vintage glamour and railway romance as the Mary Valley Rattler invites amateur detectives to investigate a murder mystery aboard its special Murder Mystery Express on Saturday, 7 November 2026.

Departing historic Gympie Station at 5.30 pm, this entertaining experience promises a memorable Queensland evening for mystery enthusiasts, railway lovers, couples and groups looking for something different to do.

Step Back into the Glamour of the 1920s

Passengers are encouraged to dress to the nines in 1920s-inspired glamour, bringing the elegance and sparkle of a bygone era to this unusual railway adventure.

The special journey will take place aboard the Spirit of the Mary Valley, a historic steam train that sets the scene for an atmospheric evening as dusk settles over the beautiful Mary Valley.

Professional onboard entertainment will be provided by the talented Perseverance Street Theatre Company, bringing the murder mystery to life as the investigation unfolds.

Can You Unmask the Murderer?

Murder Mystery Express

As the train travels from Gympie towards Amamoor and back, passengers will be challenged to examine the clues, question fellow travellers and work together to discover who committed the crime.

Novelty money will add an extra element of intrigue, with opportunities for bribery and corruption as aspiring sleuths plot their next move.

The mystery will be resolved when the train returns to Gympie Station, where the culprit will be unmasked and the winner of the best-dressed competition announced.

Whether you fancy yourself as Sherlock Holmes, Inspector Morse, Miss Marple or Columbo, this interactive experience offers an opportunity to test your detective instincts while enjoying the romance of heritage rail travel.

Dinner and Drinks on the Rails

Tickets start from $129 per person, including dinner served during the journey.

Guests can choose between a chilled fresh taco salad bowl, which is gluten-free, or chilled sundried tomato, spinach, olive, Parmesan and pine nut pesto pasta. A bottle of water is also included.

A cheese platter will be served onboard, while a drinks cart will offer wines, beers and soft drinks for purchase.

The combination of dinner, live entertainment and an unfolding mystery makes the Murder Mystery Express an appealing choice for an evening out with friends, a special occasion or a themed group adventure.

Discover Gympie and the Mary Valley

Murder Mystery Express

Mary Valley Rattler General Manager Sherry Lowe said the heritage railway was an ideal setting for a murder mystery, with its nostalgic atmosphere encouraging guests to dress up and embrace the occasion.

The event also offers visitors an opportunity to turn their railway adventure into a weekend escape. The Gympie region and surrounding Mary Valley provide a reason to stay longer, explore local attractions and discover the area's scenic countryside.

For visitors seeking unusual things to do in Queensland, the Mary Valley Rattler Murder Mystery Express combines heritage steam train travel, theatrical entertainment, dining and interactive detective fun in one distinctive experience.

Book Your Murder Mystery Express Ticket

With vintage costumes, suspicious characters and a murderer waiting to be exposed, the question is not whether a crime has been committed, but whether you can solve it before the train returns to Gympie.

Mary Valley Rattler

Website: https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au
Bookings and event information: https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/rails-and-whales/
Location: Historic Gympie Station, Tozer Street, Gympie, Queensland, Australia.

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