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MARYBOROUGH

Introduction

Nestled in a curve of the broad Mary River, and named for the wife of Governor Fitzroy, Maryborough was first settled in 1847 as a wool port and is one of Queensland's oldest cities. Much of the city's character has been preserved in its houses, mostly built of local timber, in a range of sizes and designs, from humble workers cottages to large mansions. The diversity and number of homes which survive along its broad tree-lined streets, have given Maryborough its reputation as one of the most beautiful historic towns in Queensland.

Attractions

• Today, Maryborough's special charm is best discovered through the city's Heritage Walk, which takes in 28 key historical buildings in the central business district.

• Baddow House, one of Maryborough's historic homes, is progressively being restored to its former splendour, fully furnished with authentic period pieces.

• The Wharf Street Precinct retains many of Maryborough's early buildings and an atmosphere of old world charm.

• Stepping into Brennan and Geraghty's Store is like stepping into a time capsule, where the atmosphere of early Queensland general stores still lives. Recently restored by the National Trust, the store is open daily to visitors.

• The Bond Store Port of Maryborough Heritage Museum is part of the Wharf Street Precinct, and, when fully completed it will house a visitor centre and museum for visitors and locals alike.

• The Olds Engine House, houses a collection of famous models by one of Australia's foremost model engineers, William Olds (1890-1977). The engineering works and foundry, still operating, has a reputation for variety and quality and is fascinating for visitors of all ages.

• The Maryborough Sugar Museum is housed beside the sugar mill site, on the banks of the Mary River.

• The Woocoo Historical Society Museum at Brooweena, 50km west of Maryborough, is a mosiac of life in the area as it once was. Inside, past the massive Aboriginal rock carvings which flank the front steps, daily life in peace and war, schooling, recreation, and working life are all depicted.

Activities

• The Heritage Markets offer a range of goods as varied as the number of stalls, from arts and crafts to homemade baked goods and fresh produce with a host of colourful characters, entertainment and fun for the whole family.

• Take time to stop and feed the black swans at Ululah Lagoon, near the site of the first township.

• Smell the roses in Elizabeth Park. 

• Queens Park was established more than a century ago, and features a fernery, waterfall, lily pond, and lace-trimmed band rotunda.

• The city comes alive for the Maryborough Heritage City Festival, held each year in the first week of September, and the Maryborough Masters Games, held on the first weekend of each October, featuring a multitude of sporting events.

• The Mary River has much to offer as a haven for pleasure craft, a source of excellent freshwater fishing and is a beautiful backdrop for a lovely city.