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Step back in time with a knowledgeable guide on this free walking tour of the historic centre of Maryborough.
You will hear fascinating stories of Maryborough's early days, learn about the origins of the town and the unique architectural styles of the buildings in the CBD, walking the streets to explore this early Queensland town and its quirky attractions.
Spot the Mary Poppins statue outside the building where the beloved author, P L Travers, was born.
Wear shoes suitable for walking, a hat and bring water.
Be inspired by Maryborough’s growing tourist attraction and walk the Mural Trail, telling the quirky and serious stories of the city’s colourful past from the time when it was Queensland’s major industrial city building naval ships, sugar mills and railway rolling stock.
Launched in 2015, the trail now has 37 large scale murals and installations adorning buildings in the city’s Central Business District.
Start your journey in Kent Street at the Maryborough Visitor Information Centre in City Hall and collect a trail map and while there learn about the baking of the historic Peace Cake and how the trail began.
The map shows the location of each mural and installation and makes suggestions on how the two kilometres trail over 10 city blocks can be walked in separate sections if distance and mobility is a concern, or in one continuous journey of discovery.
Staff at the visitor centre will point out the many coffee and speciality shops, parks and places to relax along the way, making this one of Maryborough’s unique experiences.
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 interior. In 1935 the clock tower, curtain tower and stage were added.
The auditorium features a semi-circular barrel-vault ceiling. Elaborate classical detail adorns the stage, columns and the proscenium and features Maryborough's city emblem - the Crimson Bottlebrush. The Hall was restored and refurbished in early 1990.
Call into the Maryborough Visitor Information Centre within City Hall to learn more about all the historical sites and attractions to visit around Maryborough, and for help planning and booking things to do during your visit to the Fraser Coast region.
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 and watch the passing parade. 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.
There are four large etchings adjacent to the Commonwealth Bank titled "Five O'clock Whistle" which represent aspects of Maryborough's history. Hundreds of workers from the various factories of lower Kent Street, Walkers Limited, the Sugar Factory, Hynes Timber Mill and the Shipyards would cycle home at 5pm, often four and five abreast up Kent Street. At the Adelaide Street intersection, the police would sometimes stop traffic so they could ride through.
Five characters from the Mary Poppins books are etched on the brick plinths on the green closer to Kent Street and five more are in the footpath at the foot of the ramp. These may be reproduced by placing a sheet of paper on each and rubbing with a pencil.
A creative hub in two restored heritage warehouses dating back to the 1800s, the Artspace blends the charm of history with contemporary creativity. Since opening in 2010, it has become a central hub for the Fraser Coast's thriving arts community.
The buildings feature dedicated gallery spaces for exhibitions, workshop areas, and an artisan retail store.
A standout feature in the Print Studio is the installation of the historic 1869 No.5 iron platen hand press, which provides a unique hands-on printmaking experience.
More than just a gallery, Gatakers Artspace is a living, evolving space where art, history, and community come together.
Located on the corner of Kent and Richmond streets, a statue of Mary Poppins stands proudly in 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 Supercalifragilistic is a word known to millions.
Maryborough's statue of Mary Poppins and the Proud Marys display located in the Maryborough City Hall Visitor Information Centre is Australia's only significant tribute to the literary skills of P.L.Travers and the amazing worldwide success of the series of Mary Poppins novels.
This bronze statue of the much-loved nanny of the Mary Poppins series of books was erected through community involvement and donations in September 2005. Celebrations of the City's links to PL Travers happen each year at the Mary Poppins Festival in the Park. This year's Mary Poppins Festival will be held on Sunday June 30, 2024 at the Portside Precinct & Queens Park.
264 Kent Street is another great addition to the variety of historically significant buildings to be found in Maryborough on the Fraser Coast.
This building at 264 Kent Street was erected in 1875 and was occupied by J H Bliss, a watchmaker and jeweller. They specialised in supplying and repairing maritime chronometers, barometers, sextants and navigational instruments. This business served the busy port of Maryborough during the 1880s. Visitors to the port may even have availed of Bliss' skills as a maker of artificial teeth.
Built-in 1882, the heritage-listed Maryborough Railway Station features a Victorian design. The stationmaster’s residence has much of the character of larger Queensland houses of that era. The railway complex also houses the Whistlestop Museum, which documents Maryborough’s impressive rail history.
The first sod for the railway line from Maryborough to Gympie was turned in 1878, with pick and shovel gangs completing the project in three years. In 1895, the district boasted 300 items of locally made rolling stock. Maryborough has long been a major supplier of steam, diesel-electric and electric trains and train carriages in a railway history that began in 1873.
The railway station also has an air raid shelter built during the Second World War within viewing distance.
Please note: this is not an active railway station.
Maryborough Anglican Parish is one of the oldest parishes in Queensland with its beginnings traceable to 1847.
St Paul’s Anglican Church in the heart of Maryborough CBD and has a very strong community presence. The Memorial Hall fronts the main street (Adelaide Street) and is used as the venue for inter-denominational soup kitchens and breakfasts, dance and sports groups, morning teas and hall markets (Thursdays) and numerous other activities.
St Paul’s also boasts a free-standing bell tower which houses 9 bells which peal out over the city before the 9 am services. During school holidays the opportunity is given to tour the bell tower and ring the bells!
The Tower and Bells were dedicated in 1888. The set of nine movable bells was cast at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in England and shipped to Maryborough; the Tower was constructed locally.
The entire project was financed by prominent pioneer settler Edgar Aldridge, in memory of his wife Maria (who had died in 1886); Edgar himself died seven weeks after the dedication. Bells 6 and 7 are named Maria and Edgar in their memory.
There are services on Wednesdays and Sundays. Check the website for service times as they may vary from time to time.
SplashSide is located within Anzac Park, Maryborough and is an inclusive zero-depth water play area that provides a unique play experience and great day out for the entire family.
SplashSide operates 7 days a week with differing Winter and Summer hours.
Please note the SplashSide is closed Thursday mornings for routine maintenance and cleaning.
Every Thursday morning, the wonderful Maryborough City Markets come to life. They are enjoyed by many locals and visitors in the central business district of the city of Maryborough, located on the beautiful Fraser Coast in Queensland. Maryborough's city centre undergoes an amazing transformation into a colourful outdoor heritage bazaar.
Wander around a large range of stalls with an amazing array of farm-fresh produce and unique wares, original hand-made craft, homemade treats, artwork, jewellery, clothing, accessories, natural beauty products and gorgeous cut flowers.
Meet the Town Crier and hear the firing of the historic Time Cannon in Town Hall Green! Soak up the atmosphere of music and entertainers while you enjoy hot food stalls and find wonderful condiments and gourmet pantry items to take home.
Make a day of it in the city and join a free guided Heritage Walking Tour from City Hall or ride The Mary Ann, a replica steam engine through nearby Queen's Park. Maryborough has a unique link to the world's most famous nanny, being the birthplace of Mary Poppins author P.L. Travers. After enjoying the Markets, discover the magic of Mary Poppins by visiting The Story Bank, an interactive museum dedicated to everything Mary Poppins, storytelling and the birthplace of P.L Travers.
Enjoy tributes to the heritage of Maryborough with the Ellena Street Pavement Artwork.
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 originally fitted to a single cylinder kynoch suction gas engine in the powerhouse of Walkers Ltd.
