Discover Maryborough

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DISTANCE GUIDE
From Maryborough to:
Bauple37km
Tiaro27km
Hervey Bay
36km
Maaroom23km
Boonooroo25km
Tuan26km
Poona35km
Tinnanbar49km
Booral35km
River Heads 43km
Toogoom38km
Burrum Heads 49km
Torbanlea25km
Howard30km
Childers60km
Bundaberg113km
Rockhampton386km
Mackay720km
Townsville1110km
Cairns1455km
There is so much to discover in
Maryborough. Immerse yourself in
times gone by or magical makebelieve, shop till you drop or lap
up the city’s fine cuisine. The
opportunities are endless. Enjoy!
Settled in 1847, Maryborough is one of
Queensland’s oldest cities and was one of the
busiest immigration ports in Australia in the
second half of the 1880s. Soak up living history at
Portside, the original port district with its gloriously
preserved colonial buildings, sensational riverside
parks, outstanding museums, historic pubs, steam
trains and river cruises. Experience the magic of
Mary Poppins in the birthplace of her creator.
Centres also at Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay Airport and Tiaro
Your FREE Map and Guide
Discover Maryborough
www.visitmaryborough.info
Mary River
EXPERIENCES ….
Discover Links with Mary Poppins
• Heritage--listed Birthplace – See the former bank
building where Mary Poppins author P. L. Travers
was born in 1899.
• Mary Poppins Statue – Have your photo
taken with this famous statue in Richmond Street
outside the author’s birthplace.
• Magical Mary Discovery Trail – Spend a day
of magic and make-believe celebrating the city’s
impressive heritage and unique connection with
Mary Poppins. Trail brochures available at Visitor
Information Centres.
• Personalised Tea with Mary tours – Available by
arrangement through our Visitor Information Centre.
• Murals and Public Art – See striking public art,
inspired by themes from the Mary Poppins novels.
• Mythical Etchings – Stop at the City Hall Green
where 10 Mary Poppins characters are etched on
the brick plinths. Place a sheet of paper on top
and make a rubbing with pencil or crayon.
• Mary Poppins Festival in the Park – Held every
June/July school holiday.
Discover Maryborough
• Free Guided Walking Tour – Explore Maryborough’s
historic city centre with your own 19th century
costumed guide. Departs City Hall, Monday to
Saturday at 9am.
• Walk or Drive Tour – Covering approximately 50
points of historical and architectural interest, free
walk or drive tour brochures are available from:
– City Hall Visitor Information Centre
– Download at visitmaryborough.info
– Scan code below for an interactive virtual
Heritage City Walk tour, complete
with audio and commentary.
• Mary Riverboat Cruises –
Cruise the Mary River and
enjoy entertaining historical
commentary and 360˚ river views.
Mary River Parklands
Train rides for big and small
• Maryborough Tours – Climb onboard a coach
transformed to resemble an old Queenslander
home and take a one-hour tour highlighting the
city’s attractions. Book at the City Hall Visitor
Information Centre.
• Mary Ann Steam Train – Ride a replica of
Queensland’s first steam engine, built in
Maryborough in 1873.
Discover Art & Culture
• Brolga Theatre – Take in one of the many national
and international shows at this first class theatre,
with a new program available every month.
• Gatakers Artspace – Check out the local artistic
talent at this stunning artspace in Wharf Street at
Portside. The exhibits change constantly with local
and touring exhibitions.
• Artistic Streetscapes – Uncover a variety
of streetscape art, sculptural pieces and
architecturally spectacular heritage-listed buildings
along Maryborough’s inner city streets.
• Mary River Parklands Art – View stunning public art
that reflects Maryborough’s days as a thriving river
port and celebrates the contribution of South-Sea
Islander, Chinese and Aboriginal cultures.
Discover Antiques & Unusual Collections
• Toys and Dolls – Marvel at antique dolls and toys
dating back to 1825, part of an extensive collection
at Grand Shirl’s Doll and Toy Museum.
• Turn back the clock at antique galleries and
boutique craft and gift stores, such as A Touch of
the Past Antiques.
Discover History
• Portside – See where it all began at Maryborough’s
original port district, where the buildings and
streets appear as they did over 150 years ago.
Visit museums, riverside parks, restaurants and
pubs, ride steam trains or picnic by the river.
• Portside Centre and Bond Store Museum – Delve
into early colonial history and relive the days when
opium was a legal import at the Portside Centre,
Gatakers Artspace
Maryborough
City Hall, Kent Street, Maryborough QLD 4650
OPEN 7 DAYS Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; Sat & Sun 9am–1pm
Call 1800 214 789 or email tourism@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
www.visitmaryborough.info
Fraser Coast Visitor Information Centres
can help you
Birthplace of P. L Travers
located in the beautiful Customs House and
incorporating the Bond Store Museum.
• Brennan and Geraghty’s Store Museum – Visit
one of only three preserved retail stores in the
world and discover what shopping was like over
130 years ago at this National Trust museum in
Lennox Street. Opened in 1871, the store ceased
trading in 1972, complete with stock dating back
to the 1890s.
• Original Maryborough Site – One of the few
original township sites in Australia left intact,
where pioneer graves create a lingering sense of
history. Settled in 1847, it was abandoned around
1855 in favour of the city’s current location. 
• Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum – Find
out more about Australia’s military history and
see Victoria Cross medals at one of Australia’s
finest regional military museums.
• Maryborough Heritage Centre – Trace your family
history at this leading genealogy centre located in
a former bank building in Richmond Street.
• Whistle Stop Museum – Uncover Maryborough’s
impressive rail heritage at this small museum
located on the site of the heritage-listed railway
station in Lennox Street. It contains a small but
remarkable collection of railway memorabilia.
Wine, Dine & Shop
• Heritage City Markets – Pick up farm fresh
produce, homemade delights and hand-crafted
gifts at Maryborough’s famous Thursday markets.
• Shopping – Uncover unique art and gifts, stylish
collectables, leading fashion and cutting edge
jewellery at boutique stores or major retail centres.
• Dining – Dive into the city’s lively restaurant and
café scene with a range of dining options.
Discover Stunning Parks
wishing well, children’s playground and picnic,
BBQ and toilet facilities. The first trees were
planted in 1864, with the majestic Banyan Fig
planted well before 1900. The heritage-listed park
is one of Australia’s earliest botanical gardens.
• Mary River Parklands – Built on the site of the
historic Port of Maryborough, the parklands offer
5000sqm of landscaped recreational space in the
heart of the city.
• Ululah Lagoon – The lagoon was first cleared in
1859 to form Maryborough’s first water supply.
It is now a beautiful park with a skate park,
children’s playground and a swing for wheelchairs,
as well as BBQ, picnic and toilet facilities.
• Teddington Weir – Only 11km from the city, this
lovely spot has BBQ, picnic and toilet facilities,
children’s play area and wading pool.
Every Thursday
Maryborough Heritage Markets, Maryborough CBD
After the excitement of the morning markets, see the
Town Crier and Mary Heritage fire the time cannon on
the City Hall Green at 1pm.
Last Sunday of the month
Sunday in the Park, Queens Park. Spend a lazy morning of
fun, food, brass bands, steam train rides and river cruises.
Saturday evening, last weekend of the month
Ghostly Tours & Tales of Maryborough, Book at City Hall
VIC. Be swept up in spine-tingling tales of the paranormal
on a ghost tour of the city’s haunted and historic sites.
June World’s Greatest Pub Fest. Dress up for a fun tour
of the city’s historic pubs. worldsgreatestpubfest.com.au
July Mary Poppins Festival. Magical, madcap Mary
Poppins mania. marypoppinsfestival.com.au
September RACQ Technology Challenge. The teenage
equivalent of Bathurst. Thousands compete in four energy
busting state titles. technologychallenge.com.au
Maryborough has over 40 parks and sporting
grounds to cater for every recreational pursuit:
• Queens Park – This spectacular, inner city park
boasts river views, a waterfall, band rotunda,
For more events and information go to
www.frasercoast.events.com.au
Download a free QR code reader App from www.i-nigma.mobi
www.visitmaryborough.info
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No visit to Maryborough is complete without a
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