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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| This building at 264 Kent Street was erected in 1875 and was occupied by J H Bliss, a watchmaker and jeweller, who specialised in the supply and repair of maritime chronometers, barometers, sextants and navigational instruments. This business served the busy port of Maryborough during the 1880s. Visitors to the port ma |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The Maryborough Walk of Achievers in Richmond and Wharf Streets was developed in three years over five stages. These plaques honour the pioneers, Olympians and people from Maryborough who, through their achievements, have gone on to become extraordinary Australians in fields of education, government, culture and sport |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Miss Janet Melville bequeathed the Fairy Fountain and Band Rotunda in memory of her brother Andrew who was Mayor of Maryborough in 1863. The entire structure was imported from Scotland in 1890 after the Hon. A.H. Wilson MLA saw it at the Glasgow Exhibition and acquired it as a suitable memorial.
In 1905, the fountai |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Mr George Galbraith was the proprietor of Maryborough's Custom House Hotel when it was built in 1868. 1883 saw the Customs House extended. Its past elegance reflects the rapid growth of the port at the time of the 1867 Gympie gold rush. The hotel had a brush with fame in 1989 when it was used as a setting for the fil |
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Agnes Water , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Deepwater National Park offers peaceful, vehicle-free beaches, important turtle breeding grounds and varied vegetation. Nature lovers will enjoy the range of animals and plants that call this park home. After dark, between January and April, witness turtle hatchings. Explore rock pools at Wreck Rock and picnic or camp |
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Wondai , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Sample the delicious Devonshire teas and lunches on the verandah overlooking the gardens at Dimities Cottage Restaurant and Tea Gardens. Browse around the country style gift shop where you might find that unusual gift from dried flower creations, folk art, home made goodies or that present for someone special. The staf |
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Rainbow Beach , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Double Island Point is located just south of Rainbow Beach. The point is a magnet for marine life of every description. Dolphins and whales (the latter from July to November) are a common sight there and Wolf Rock, a formation of four volcanic pinnacles a short distance from the point is rated as one of Australia's top |
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Fraser Island , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Eli Creek, the largest creek on the eastern beach of Fraser Island, pours up to four million litres of clear, fresh water into the ocean every hour. Eli Creek is a popular picnic and swimming spot, with a boardwalk that follows the creek inland through banksia and pandanus. Swimming or floating down the swiftly flowi |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens was the site of Maryborough's second official cemetery, which closed in 1873. As the town expanded the cemetery was deemed a public health risk, and by 1907, moves were made to remove headstones and remains to the new cemetery. In 1921, the land was converted to a public park, and now is |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Primary School students designed the pavers for the Ellena Street Pavement Art and Sculpture, with the theme being "I can find it in Maryborough".
Maryborough-born artist Susie Hansen designed the large sculpture in the street as a tribute to Maryborough industry. The sculpture is a fly wheel cut in half which was or |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The current Engineer’s Arms building was built in 1889, by Mrs Dillane to replace the original 1870 building. The former hotel was designed to fit the wedge-shaped block. It is reminiscent of early pubs in Sydney associated with the waterfront. Engineer’s Arms is now the location of Mary Delicious and is also a bed an |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - Eskdale House is a two-storey brick home in Pallas Street. It had its own stables, green-houses, gymnasium and tennis court. Built in 1864, E.B.C Corser bought it in 1866; he entered State politics in 1909, then Federal in 1915, and had the rare distinction of having a s |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - Gatakers Building and the warehouse behind are the oldest surviving commercial buildings in Maryborough.
Gatakers Building was built for Robert Travis in 1868, it and the warehouse located behind, became a warehouse for wine and spirit merchants, Graham and Gataker in 18 |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Located on the corner of Kent and Richmond streets a statue of Mary Poppins stands proudly as recognition of Maryborough’s link with the famous nanny. PL Travers was born Helen Lyndon Goff in Maryborough in 1899. Mary Poppins has universal appeal. The novels have been translated into more than a dozen languages and S |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The Mary River has been known by many names, with the Aborigines calling the river Booie, Moonaboola, Numabulla or Mooraboocoola. It was named the Wide Bay River until September 1848, when Governor Fitzroy renamed the river in honour of his wife, Lady Mary Fitzroy.
The Mary River is unique in that it flows from south |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The historic Port of Maryborough area has been transformed into a stunning public park complete with outstanding public art works. The Mary River Parklands forms part of the historic Portside Precinct. It plays an integral role in the City's urban renewal plans, providing a naturally beautiful link between Queens Par |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Designed by Brisbane architects Hall and Dods in American colonial style, Maryborough City Hall was erected in 1908 to replace the original timber Town Hall which stood on the opposite side of Kent Street. The exterior was built with locally made Meredith bricks and red cedar was used extensively throughout the interio |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - There have been three fire stations in Maryborough. The first fire station was a simple shed run by volunteers. The second was located where the Commonwealth Bank now stands in Adelaide Street. This station also included a Fire Tower where a fire watch was maintained. |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| It was here at the site of the first Maryborough court house, police station and gaol, that in 1877, gallows and a hangman were brought from Brisbane and two felons were publicly hung. For many decades Maryborough Town Hall Green has been a place for residents and visitors to meet and is a popular vantage point to sit |
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Maryborough , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - Built circa 1918; The Maryborough Branch of the Waterside Workers Federation used this heritage listed timber building with its unusual recessed doorway as a meeting place and centre for members. This building, used until 1963 saw the last work performed by the Maryborou |
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Fraser Coast and Hervey Bay
Tours & Attractions
Whalesong Cruises
Let Whalesong Cruises take you to the area where you will get the closest encounters with whales that you will get anywhere in Australia.
MI Helicopters
MI Helicopters offers tours, transfers, scenic flights and lunch packages to suit all your requirements.
Whale, Fishing & Dive Charters
For Whale Watch, Fishing & Dive Charters come aboard Freedom III a luxurious 58ft catamaran owned and operated by a friendly and experienced couple who have lived in the Fraser Coast region for over 24 years.