Places of interest in historic Wharf Street.

Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum. Acknowledged as one of the top community museums in Australia, the Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum is a 'must see' during your time on the Fraser Coast. It has a uniqueness, in that it strives to reflect our past, from pioneering to contemporary, gleaned from a local perspective. More information.

The Bond Store Museum. The Bond Store represents the development of Maryborough as an important river port during the pre-Federation era.

Maryborough Heritage Centre. Trace your family history here.

Steam Train Ride. Maryborough’s 'Mary Ann', a full sized replica of the first steam locomotive built in Queensland in 1873. The 'Mary Ann' operates every Thursday (9.00am-1.00pm) and the last Sunday of the month (9.00am-2.00pm) in Queens Park close to the CBD.

River Cruise. Cruise on 'The Mary' on the scenic Mary River, and sail past historic homes and the Heritage Port of Maryborough. More information here.

The Port Residence Licensed Restaurant. Overlooking the Mary River Parklands, this unique restaurant offers early Australian cuisine.

Mary Delicious. Step back in time as you enter Mary Delicious, an ice-cream parlour and milk bar specialising in home-made fudge and confectionery. The home made fudge comes in an impressive array of flavours to tempt the taste buds, including rocky road, Malteser, choc mint, Turkish delight and lemon meringue, just to name a few.

Located in Woodstock House on the corner of Kent and Richmond Streets, Mary Delicious is guaranteed to become a favourite for those with a sweet tooth. Open 7 days 10am-4pm.

Around Maryborough

The Whistle Stop Museum is open (9.00am-1.00pm) every Thursday Market Day and the last Sunday of the month at the old Maryborough City Railway Station in Lennox Street.

The Ghostly Tours and Tales of the Port of Maryborough will entertain and intrigue you. Theatre, history, spooky tales and a progressive three-course dinner await you. More information here at the Maryborough City Council web site.

Experience the charm of a by-gone era on a tour with Arkana Motel. More information here.

Tour Maryborough with Maryborough Tours. 1 Hour Sightseeing Tour or a Full Day Tour. More information here.

Enjoy a morning at the Heritage Markets, every Thursday in the Central Business District of Maryborough on Adelaide and Ellena Streets.

Olds Engine House is a working engineering workshop, foundry and engine house with steam powered lathes and machinery; working model steam and hot air engines. Visit on Thursdays when they have guided tours, or by arrangement.

Discover Maryborough’s many attractions with a City Walk or Drive Tour. Details on the Maryborough City Council web site .... here.

Visit the small fishing villages of Maaroom, Boonooroo and Tuan, 20 minutes from Maryborough. (Great for boating and fishing) Take the Tin Can Bay Road.

These villages offer access to The Great Sandy Strait which is recognised by the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance and was declared a Ramsar site in 1999.

The Strait is also a designated dugong sanctuary and these majestic mammals may be seen as they surface from feeding on sea grass on the sandy bottom. Turtles and playful dolphins are also frequently spotted. This area is a valuable roosting area for migratory trans-equatorial shorebirds with almost 30,000 birds stopping annually.

Nature and photography enthusiasts will love the opportunity to capture the rare wonderland nature has created in this vicinity. Take a supply of insect repellent as the area is known to be frequented by sandflies, especially during summer.

(Some of the above information taken from the Maryborough City Council website and The Great Sandy Strait website)

Embark on an evening to remember with an exciting, interactive tour of Maryborough's Wharf Street and Portside. 3rd Saturday of each month. Mar-Aug at 4pm / Sept-Feb at 4:30pm Bookings are essential and can be made at the Maryborough Visitor Information Centre City Hall. Kent Street Phone: 1800 214 789