Maryborough 

One of Queensland's oldest provincial cities, Maryborough is well thought off due to abundant colonial and Queenslander architecture, majestic public buildings and beautiful gardens.

In the days of colonisation, it was the place where thousands of sea-tossed immigrants took their first shaky steps on Australian soil after months at sea.

Much of the city's character has been preserved in these classic buildings.

Be catapulted back in to the good old days at Brennan and Geraghty's Corner Store, discover fascinating port history at the Wharf Street precinct or learn about Maryborough at the Bond Store Museum and Customs House.

Maryborough was once a major immigration port into Australia and a visit to the Wharf Street Precinct retains many reminders of this period. Once the lifeblood of the town, the Mary River is still a haven for pleasure craft, a source of excellent freshwater fishing and a beautiful back drop for a lovely city.

Maryborough's industrial base was established over one hundred years ago and although diversified today, still retains the original base industries of engineering, sugar and timber. These industries successfully compete and flourish in the ever changing national and international markets.

Things to do

• Fossick in Brennan & Geraghty's Store Museum
• Laze about in Queen's Park
• Model Engineers have trains in the park the last Sunday of the month
• Stroll the gracious homes & gardens that spill out into the st
• Relive history at Bond Store Museum & Customs House
• Explore Wharf Street Precinct
• Fish or take a cruise in the Mary River
• There is a plethora of activities at Hervey Bay-Fraser Island
• Take a photo at Mary Poppins statue
• Catch the weekly markets held on Thursdays
• Take in a show at the acclaimed Brolga Theatre
• Drive to the nearby Great Sandy Strait, with its charming seaside villages
• There are free guided walking tours with a costumed guide Mon - Sat
• Ride the Mary Ann replica steam train every Thursday & last Sunday of the month