What to do and see in Maryborough, Queensland: The Best Things to do

December 16, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

Discover the best top things to do in Maryborough, Australia including Brennan and Geraghty's Store Museum, Gallipoli to Armistice Military Trail, Story Bank, Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary, Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum, Mary Ann Steam Locomotive, Portside, Bond Store Museum, Queens Park, Maryborough Aquatic Centre.
Restaurants in Maryborough

1. Brennan and Geraghty's Store Museum

64 Lennox St, Maryborough, Queensland 4650 Australia +61 7 4121 2250 http://www.nationaltrust.org.au/qld/BrennanGeraghtysStore
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5.0 based on 41 reviews

Brennan and Geraghty's Store Museum

Reviewed By 133salliev - Mount Nathan, Australia

A place that makes you step back in time. Staff are super friendly and have lots of interesting tales to tell. Well worth the visit!

2. Gallipoli to Armistice Military Trail

Queens Park, Maryborough, Queensland 4650 Australia https://www.visitfrasercoast.com/Detail/ID/Gallipoli-to-Armistice-Military-Trail
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Gallipoli to Armistice Military Trail

Reviewed By thewanderingslaters - Perth, Australia

Lots to see and read. Walk the path and hear the men marching. Read descriptions of Gallipoli to Armistice as well as read words on the path to the end of the war. Also other free standing statues.

3. Story Bank

331 Kent St Corner Richmond and Kent Streets, Maryborough, Queensland 4650 Australia +61 7 4123 7221 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/storybankmaryborough/
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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Story Bank

Discover the magic of Mary Poppins at the birthplace of her author, P.L. Travers. Once upon a time a baby girl was born in the upstairs bedroom at the Australian Joint Stock Bank on the corner of Kent and Richmond Streets in Maryborough, Queensland. Her name was Helen Lyndon Goff, but she became known to the world as P.L. Travers, author of the Mary Poppins stories. Visit her heritage-listed birthplace which has been transformed into The Story Bank – a bank that trades in stories. As you cross the threshold, you will enter a world where fantasy and fact intertwine. Tales and yarns, myths and legends, memories and stories – share in their retelling and their creation. The Story Bank has a great story to tell... but most of all, we invite you to come find your own story and add it to our collection.

Reviewed By IanMacOz

The birth place of PL Travers author of Mary Poppins - a must do when visiting Maryborough! Superb museum, very interactive and you are openly invited to open drawers and cupboards to see what is inside, you're sure to find some surprises!

4. Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary

31 Mungar Rd, Maryborough, Queensland 4650 Australia +61 7 4122 2080 [email protected] http://www.frasercoastwildlifesanctuary.org.au/
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4.5 based on 128 reviews

Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary

A small native zoo in Maryborough Queensland. Many native parrots, kangaroos, wallabies, snakes, lizards, and other native animals, Dingoes. Recently renovated and improved. Low entry fees, photo opportunities with native animals. Dingo and reptile encounters cost $5 reptile & $10 Dingo encounter were you get to get up close with them .

Reviewed By akdetb

Native Aussie Animals up close. I'm almost embarrassed to say that I have lived in the region for over ten years and this was my first visit to this establishment. My two grand daughters and I enjoyed it immensely. The place is run by volunteers and is so well maintained. We totally enjoyed interacting with the animals and birds. Would recommend a visit to everyone, particularly overseas visitors. Just a lovely way to spend an hour plus.

5. Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum

106 Wharf St, Maryborough, Queensland 4650 Australia +61 7 4123 5900 http://www.maryboroughmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 107 reviews

Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum

Reviewed By IanMacOz

We visited here recently and we very impressed with the friendly welcome and amount of things there were to see here. Apparently they have something like 11,000 items on display all of which was presented very well. The museum is not huge, but if you like to read everything, you could easily spend a 2-3 hours there. Our children enjoyed the visit and the lady playing the piano was very good.

6. Mary Ann Steam Locomotive

Queens park, Maryborough, Queensland Australia +61 7 4121 0444 [email protected] http://www.maryboroughwhistlestop.org.au
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

Mary Ann Steam Locomotive

Ride a full size replica of the first steam train built in Queensland in 1873, through Queens Park, the first botanical gardens in Queensland,with great views of the Mary River.Then take a tour through the historically listed buildings at Portside (extra cost), and finish with a visit to our rail museum, located in the old Maryborough Railway station, to view the hundreds of items depicting the days when the Railway was the lifeblood of so many communities across the country. Every Thursday and last Sunday of the month from 9 am, last ride approx. 12.30pm.

Reviewed By ElvisPKing - Palmerston, Australia

This beautiful restored steam locomotive operates every Thursday (same as Maryborough markets). Operated entirely by enthusiastic volunteers there is a nominal charge for a sedate 15 minute ride through parkland and historic riverside. There are 3 open air carriages each made of and named after an iconic Queensland timber. Information is provided on the Mary Ann locomotive, both technical and historical. Great fun for all the family

7. Portside

Wharf Street, Maryborough, Queensland Australia
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Portside

Reviewed By Familyherald

We’ve eaten at Portside Cafe four times in the last two months. Its stunning location on the edge of the park, by the river, and in a heritage building, is so relaxing and lovely that you don’t want to leave. The service is friendly and always helpful, as I’m a coeliac and usually need some extra negotiations over the menu. Food is delicious Mexican influenced flavours, and the coffee is good. We always have a wonderful time here and have driven up from Brisbane to enjoy it again!

8. Bond Store Museum

Wharf Street, Maryborough, Queensland Australia 4190 5722 http://www.ourfrasercoast.com.au
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Bond Store Museum

Reviewed By HannahP1422

Excellent historical display. Was a lovely old building. Downstairs had a real olden day smell to it with lovely exposed beams and beautiful old staircase. The exhibits and displays were very interactive and informative. Our kids loved the projector. It was a lovely way to finish our Portside Pass tour with a little tipple of Port. Would definitely recommend . Great value for money.

9. Queens Park

16 Sussex St, Maryborough, Queensland 4650 Australia +61 1800 214 789 http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Queens-Park-In-Maryborough
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4.5 based on 137 reviews

Queens Park

Reviewed By lwarner62 - North Lakes, Australia

This park is nicely maintained and has a lot on offer. Allow enough time to wander around the whole park or you could miss something. There’s a beautiful military tribute including bronze statues and audio information, rotundas, waterfall, lovely views of the Mary River, interesting trees (not sure what they were) and a replica Mary Ann train. The train is only available on Thursday mornings and one Sunday a month. It travels around one side of the park and back and charges a small fee which is well and truely worth it as run by volunteers.

10. Maryborough Aquatic Centre

Cnr John and Kent Streets, Maryborough, Queensland 4650 Australia +61 7 4121 5185 [email protected] http://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/maryborough-aquatic-centre
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Maryborough Aquatic Centre

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