{"id":8777,"date":"2019-09-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-15T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=8777"},"modified":"2020-04-02T05:37:33","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T19:37:33","slug":"maryborough-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/qld\/maryborough-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"An insider\u2019s guide to Maryborough"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you heard the news? Maryborough<\/a>, QLD is a finalist in our Festival of Wot<\/a> competition. They\u2019re competing for a chance to win their own Festival of Redheads, which you might find a little surprising. What have redheads got to do with Maryborough? Well, it all makes sense once you learn a little of this Fraser Coast town\u2019s fascinating story. Maryborough has a long history of migration from Scotland \u2013 where the gene for red hair comes from. So if you go for a walk through Maryborough, there\u2019s a pretty good chance you\u2019ll spot some gorgeous flaming manes.<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s not the only surprise Maryborough has in store for you. This quaint, creative town is also home to unique museums and a booming outdoor art scene, and it\u2019s the birthplace of Mary Poppins author P.L. Travers! We chat to Fraser Coast Tourism and Events’ Nicky Fernandes to find out more about what makes her home so special.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s the best thing about living in Maryborough?<\/h2>\n

I love the creative vibe of the town, with the Mary Poppins attractions as well as the beautiful architecture and colonial history.<\/p>\n

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What is Maryborough\u2019s unique claim to fame and how does it relate to a Festival of Redheads?<\/h2>\n

Maryborough is petitioning for a festival to celebrate redheads. Due to its history of Scottish migration, Maryborough is believed to have a high percentage of redheads.<\/p>\n

Where in Maryborough can you find the best\u2026<\/h2>\n