Maryborough Holiday Attractions

264 Kent Street Maryborough

This building at 264 Kent Street was erected in 1875 and was occupied by J H Bliss, a watchmaker and jeweller, who specialised in the supply and repair of maritime chronometers, barometers..

Wharf Street Corner Richmond Street Maryborough

Around Maryborough's Portside heritage precinct is a series of plaques embedded in footpaths in Richmond and Wharf streets, known as the Achievers Walk. Follow this Achievers Walk to..

Cheapside Street Maryborough

Once a favourite spot for aboriginal corroborees, the area is now a beautiful park, centred on the Ululah Lagoon. In 1852, the first land sales were held for the new town here, in a simple..

Lennox Street Maryborough

Miss Janet Melville bequeathed the Fairy Fountain and Band Rotunda in memory of her brother Andrew who was Mayor of Maryborough in 1863. The entire structure was imported from Scotland in..

Lennox Street Maryborough

Australia's only outbreak of the pneumonic plague was in Maryborough in 1905. This fountain, situated to the Lennox Street side of City Hall, is a memorial to the two Nurses Cecilia Bauer..

Kent Street Corner Richmond Street Maryborough

Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - this rendered brick building, the Former Australian Joint Stock Bank, was built in 1882 for the Maryborough Branch of the Australian Joint..

64 Lennox Street Maryborough

Brennan and Geraghty's Store, with adjoining residence and cottage, was acquired by the National Trust of Queensland in 1975 due to its historical commercial significance. The large..

Sussex Street Corner Bazaar Street Maryborough

The Maryborough Cenotaph was erected in 1922 with funds obtained by public subscription as a memorial to the fallen of the First World War. The memorial includes five Italian Carrara marble..

Kent Street Corner Tooley Street Maryborough

The Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens was the site of Maryborough's second official cemetery, which closed in 1873. As the town expanded the cemetery was deemed a public health risk, and by 1907..

Ellena Street Maryborough

Primary School students designed the pavers for the Ellena Street Pavement Art and Sculpture, with the theme being "I can find it in Maryborough". Maryborough-born artist Susie Hansen..

Richmond Street Maryborough

Maryborough’s modern Excelsior Band Hall replaces the earlier hall destroyed by fire in 1987. It was designed in Victorian Style to compliment the precinct. The design choice also..

Neptune Street Maryborough

For a different type of experience, walk through one of the last remaining wetlands in the Maryborough area, Fay Smith Wetlands. There is a series of walking bridges and walking trails..

560 Kent Street Maryborough

The Maryborough Flour Mill was the most northerly flour mill in Australia when it was built in 1890, for the Maryborough Milling Company. In 1919, the Dominion Flour Milling Company who now..

297 Kent Street Maryborough

The Royal Bank of Queensland opened its Maryborough branch in 1888 in this Kent Street building known as Windsor House. In 1922 the Royal Bank of Queensland merged with the Queensland..

200 Bazaar Street Maryborough

Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - Mr Stupart purchased his first business in Maryborough in 1871, unfortunately he lost it all in the 1876 fire. He soon rebuilt the two-storey..

305 Kent Street Maryborough

Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - Gatakers Building and the warehouse behind are the oldest surviving commercial buildings in Maryborough.Gatakers Building was built for..

106 Wharf Street Maryborough

J E Brown commenced business as a provisions and victuals merchant in 1857 in Richmond Street. In 1879 J E Brown had this two-storey brick warehouse built and was designed by a local..

264 Kent Street Maryborough

Janet's Art is an experience not to be missed! It is an art gallery with local and interstate art and a stunning range of greeting cards; a gift shop with unique jewellery, stained glass..

Wharf Street Maryborough

The Mary Ann is a replica of the first steam engine built in Queensland in 1873 at John Walker and Co's Union Foundry. It steams through the park along the rail tracks which were laid to..

329 Kent Street Woodstock House Maryborough

Step back in time as you enter Mary Delicious and find memories from your childhood. Mary Delicious specialises in fudge and confectionery, as well as a coffee/cafe, milk bar, and..

Kent Street Corner of Richmond Street Maryborough

Located on the corner of Kent and Richmond streets a statue of Mary Poppins stands proudly as recognition of Maryborough’s link with the famous nanny. PL Travers was born Helen Lyndon..

Wharf Street Maryborough

The Mary River has been known by many names, with the Aborigines calling the river Booie, Moonaboola, Numabulla or Mooraboocoola. It was named the Wide Bay River until September 1848, when..

Wharf Street Maryborough

The historic Port of Maryborough area has been transformed into a stunning public park complete with outstanding public art works. The Mary River Parklands forms part of the historic..

388 Kent Street Maryborough

Designed by Brisbane architects Hall and Dods in American colonial style, Maryborough City Hall was erected in 1908 to replace the original timber Town Hall which stood on the opposite side..

Lennox Street Railway Station Maryborough

Every Thursday, market day the Whistle Stop rail museum at the old Maryborough railway station is open with guided tours. A dedicated team of volunteers run the 'MaryAnn' Steam Train. It..

Lennox Street Maryborough

Built in 1882, the heritage listed Maryborough Railway Station features a Victorian design. The stationmaster’s residence has much of the character of larger Queensland houses of that..

388-396 Kent Street Maryborough

It was here at the site of the first Maryborough court house, police station and gaol, that in 1877, gallows and a hangman were brought from Brisbane and two felons were publicly hung. For..

Cheapside Street Maryborough

Maryborough's Glory Hole is now a featured part of the Ululah Lagoon. It is believed to have been built as early as the 1880s. The Glory Hole is of a rare design and outdates any other..

Richmond Street Queens Park Maryborough

The beginning of the First World War saw the Royal Australian Navy begin the process of updating its armoury. They presented the three guns, located in Queens Park overlooking the Mary..

Richmond Street Maryborough

Children and adults can climb onboard one of the many miniature steam engines at Melsa, which run on a circuit around Queens Park. The sight of little legs – and not so little legs –..

282 Kent Street Maryborough

The Maryborough Art Society is located in the Winter Garden Theatre Building. The gallery is home to constantly changing exhibitions of work by local and regional artists. The gallery..

Aldridge Street Maryborough

Pioneer graves help to create a sense of history when visiting the Original Maryborough site, known as the Wide Bay Village, it was first settled by Aldridge and the Palmer Brothers in..

McGregor Street Maryborough

Pioneer Country Park is an important historical site. A section of the eastern boundary was once part of Eaton Vale Station, the first European occupation in the district. It was also the..

Aldridge Street Maryborough

During the early days of Maryborough’s settlement before there was an official cemetery, many people were buried either on their own land or in the bush. The McAdam and Furber family..

Wharf Street Maryborough

A deeper site was selected to replace the first shallow port of Maryborough which was located upriver at the original township. Wool, tallow, hides and timber were exported through the busy..

Sussex Street Maryborough

Queens Park was established in 1860 and many of its beautiful huge trees were planted before 1900. Features of the Park are the fernery, waterfall and lily pond, lace-trimmed band rotunda..

Walker Street Corner Lennox Street Maryborough

The waterfall area of Maryborough's Queens Park was originally a quarry, which was later converted into a pond, that is regularly home to several ducks swimming on its surface or even..

429 Kent Street Maryborough

This School of Arts building was constructed in the classic revival style in 1887 and contained a library, museum, reading room, technical college and a billiard room. It replaced the first..

Richmond Street Mary River Parklands Maryborough

Walkers built their first ships for the Government in 1887. They were the "Bonito, Stingaree, Pumba, Bream and the Dolphin". This memorial was built to represent the bow of a ship and was..

96 Wharf Street Maryborough

Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour. Built circa 1918, the Maryborough Branch of the Waterside Workers Federation used this heritage listed timber building with its unusual..

212 Adelaide Street Maryborough

A Touch of the Past is a shopping experience that offers antiques, jewellery and gifts. They are well known for selling antique furniture, collectables, glassware, chinaware, lovely gold..

123 Wharf Street Corner Richmond Street Maryborough

The Maryborough Government Office Building was built in 1940 on the Court House reserve; the building replaced an early garden between the Court House and Wharf Street. The building is an..

45 Gayndah Road Maryborough

Cutlery in the shape of wrenches, pliers and fish lures, and a range of exotic Sri Lankan tea, are just some of the striking gift lines in Maryborough’s new store, Homewares from..

Richmond Street Corner of Ann Street Maryborough

Maddison Cottage has a wonderful array of beautiful gifts, home wares, furniture and bed coverings. Be inspired by the fragrant delights, candles, oils, wood curls, flowers and room..

Adelaide Street Corner of Ellana Street Maryborough

The Heritage City of Maryborough comes alive on market day, every Thursday, with stalls lining Adelaide and Ellena Streets in the Central Business District.The shopping experience begins..

106 Wharf Street Maryborough

At the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum expect the unexpected - the unusual, the quirky and eclectic amongst 4,000 items of military and colonial memorabilia, which form displays of..

1 Sydney Street Maryborough

The Maryborough Sports Club is the best value for money club on the Fraser Coast with 42 of the latest poker machines, great bistro with fantastic a la carte menu as well as AUD8.00 lunches..

Richmond Street Mary River Parklands Maryborough

Maryboroughs Bollards are seven colourful bollards overlooking the Mary River. They represent a sea captain welcoming a family of immigrants landing at the Port of Maryborough in the..

71 Wharf Street Maryborough

Muddy Waters Café is a delightful café overlooking the Mary River and offers great food, coffee and service. Their modern Australian cuisine includes a wide range of desserts, cakes and..

252 Lennox Street Maryborough

Parkview Cafe and Gallery is situated in historic buildings and serve the finest quality coffee from their handmade brass machine, morning teas, hot and cold chef prepared lunches..