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MARYBOROUGH

Nestled in a curve of the Mary River lies Maryborough, a City of contrast, the cultural and historic centre of the Fraser Coast.

*** Things to See and Do ***

Plaza 4 Cinemas - 65-85 Bazaar Street
Come and see the latest films at the Plaza 4 Cinemas, located in the Coles Plaza Shopping

Maryborough Heritage Gateway/Customs House - Wharf Street
Built in 1901 and opened as a museum in 2001 as part of the Heritage Trails Network. Modern technology takes you back to an era long ago. Delight in the displays depicting local history, the early settlers and the industries they created which formed the region?s economic backbone.

Bond Store - Wharf Street
This museum has been operating since 1993 and illustrates the history of the Port of Maryborough and how the city developed around the port. The Museum holds several displays depicting early immigration. The Bond Store building is an excellent example of a mid-Victorian warehouse.

Brennan & Geraghty?s Store Museum - Lennox Street
Take a peek into the good old days. The museum is a virtual time capsule of more than 100 years of merchandising, dating back to 1871. The store includes unsold stocks of curry powder from the 1890s through to toilet paper from the fifties.

Rosehill Homestead - Rosehill Road
This delightful home, built in 1859 of handmade clay bricks, is furnished with antiques. Overlooking the Mary River, enjoy a tour of the homestead and taste the delicious homemade Devonshire Teas.

Grand Shirl?s Toy and Doll Museum - Walker Street
Grand Shirl?s has an outstanding display of antique dolls and toys from the 1800s.

Maryborough Heritage Centre - Corner Richmond & Wharf Streets
Trace your family history at the Maryborough Heritage Institute or the Maryborough District Family History Society using traditional and modern technology to record and display links with the past. Detailed maps show routes taken by immigrant ships and follow the trails of settlers as they forged into new territory.

Maryborough City Hall - Kent Street
In the very heart of Maryborough is its most recognisable landmark. The City Hall was erected in 1908 and built in the same grand, colonnade style as Brisbane?s City Hall.

Mavisbank - Queen Street
This colonial home is a living museum furnished with antiques and collectables from 1620-1920 and a modest art collection. Evening lamplight tours available.

Rhapsody of Roses - Dunford Road, Grahams Creek
Take a stroll around the tranquil seven-acre property and relax amongst the beautifully scented roses. Enjoy the award winning Vittoria coffee range, a Devonshire tea or a light meal in The Rose Farm Store.

Fraser Coast Flowers - Saltwater Creek Road
Discover the magic of freshly cut flowers, walk through hues of Lavender, discover gifts in all things flowers, tours, floristry and shady rest areas.

Maryborough Heritage City Markets - CBD
Maryborough?s city centre transforms into a bustling hub for the Heritage Markets. Held on Thursdays, vendors display a variety of crafts, gourmet food and produce.

Sunday in the Park
On public holidays and the last Sunday of the month, Queens Park comes alive with rides on miniature steam trains, brass bands and other fun activities. Also take a ride on the Mary Ann, a full sized replica of the first steam locomotive built in Queensland. The steam train also operates on Thursdays.

Fraser Coast Heritage Cruises - Wharf Street
Enjoy tea, coffee and cake on board the ?Proud Mary? whilst cruising the historic Mary River. There is also a lunchtime cruise available. Bookings essential.

Achievers Walk - Wharf Street
This series of plaques honour residents who, through their achievements, have gone on to become extraordinary Australians.

Maryborough City Whistle Stop Inc.
All aboard the Mary Ann for a unique steam train ride. The Mary Ann operates each Thursday in historic Queens Park, alongside the Mary River, between Sussex and Macalister Streets. It also operates on the last Sunday of each month.
The Whistle Stop Rail Museum at the old Maryborough Railway Station is open each Thursday and on the last Sunday of the month.

Maryborough Light Horse & Military Museum
Affiliated with the Australian Light Horse Association Ltd. and registered with Museums Australia. Phone appointments only.

Heritage City Walking Tours
Discover Maryborough?s colourful past with a one-hour guided walk with city ambassador ?Mary Heritage?. The walks depart 9am, Monday to Friday, from City Hall in Kent Street.

Bollards
Colourful bollards overlook the Mary River from Macalister Street. They represent a sea captain and family of immigrants landing in 1860.

*** Enjoy our Parks ***

Queens Park - Sussex Street
Over 100 years old, picturesque Queens Park overlooks the Mary River and features a waterfall, lily pond and band rotunda. The Park was vested as a Botanical Gardens Reserve in 1864. Note the many tine trees, including the magnificent Ban Yan Fig, planted about 1900. The park has picnic tables, barbecue facilities, toilets and a children?s play area.

Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens - Kent Street
Take time to smell the roses in Elizabeth Park with over 3000 flowers. The park was a cemetery until 1812.

Anzac Park / Ululah Lagoon - Alice Street
Horse-drawn scoops were used to clear the billabong in 1859 to form Maryborough?s first water supply. The area is now a beautiful park, centred on the lagoon and bordered by a walk and cycle path. There is a skate park, children?s fort, flying fox and other play equipment, barbecue and picnic facilities and a toilet block.

Teddington Weir -Teddington Road
Just a short 11.5km drive from the City, Teddington Weir has barbecue, picnic and toilet facilities, children?s play area and wading pool. Take a walk along the Vineforest Trail, a patch of remnant ?dry rainforest? with over 200 plant species.

*** Explore the Great Sandy Straits ***

Maaroom
Situated 20km south of Maryborough, along the Cooloola Coast Highway. Maaroom is a small friendly fishing village on the water front with views to Fraser Island. Bring your fishing gear or just enjoy the breathtaking bird and marine life.

Boonooroo / Tuan
Approximately 6 km south of Maaroom, with bowls club, golf course, tennis court, bike and boat hire available, Boonooroo offers more options for recreational pursuits whilst you enjoy the peaceful surrounds of the Great Sandy Strait.

Poona
Another 20km along the coast is the small village of Poona. This quiet peaceful village offers natural surrounds, which can be enjoyed by taking a long walk along the beach, watching the bird life and discovering the region?s wildflowers. Beachfront access gives you a great view across the water to Fraser Island.

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