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Birthplace of PL Travers Maryborough Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - this rendered brick building, the Former Australian Joint Stock Bank, was built in 1882 for the Maryborough Branch of the Australian Joint Stock Bank. The Union Bank occupied the building from 1906.

J E Brown Warehouse Maryborough J E Brown commenced business as a provisions and victuals merchant in 1857 in Richmond Street. In 1879 J E Brown had this two-storey brick warehouse built and was designed by a local architect James Buchanan.

Baddow House Maryborough Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - Recently restored to its original design, Baddow House was the third home built in the area by pioneer settler Edgar Aldridge. Edgar built the home for his wife Maria, a convict woman transported from England in 1837 as a bonded person.

Carroll Nature Reserve Kokoda Track Kingaroy In 1995 The Kingaroy Apex Club erected the plaque and gateway to mark the start of the Kokoda Track and the Carroll Nature Reserve.

Gatakers Building Maryborough 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 1885.

Boondooma Homestead Proston Boondooma Homestead represents a step back to 1847 when the Lawson brothers along with Robert Alexander established the Boondooma Station. The homestead and outbuildings are still in their original location and onsite caretakers are available to give you a guided tour.

Band Rotunda and Fairy Fountain Maryborough 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.

Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum Maryborough Brennan and Geraghty's Store, with adjoining residence and cottage, was acquired by the National Trust of Queensland in 1975 due to its historical commercial significance. The large timber grocery store with masonry facade was operated by two generations of the same family for 101 years.

Excelsior Band Hall Maryborough Maryborough’s modern Excelsior Band Hall replaces the earlier hall destroyed by fire in 1987. It was designed in Victorian Style to compliment the precinct. The design choice also commemorates the length of time to which bands have added to the spirit and vitality of public occasions.

Former Queens Hotel Maryborough Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - The original Queens Hotel was destroyed in the 1876 fire, and was rebuilt a few years later. The Goodwin family opened the first hotel here in 1864.

Maryborough Court House Maryborough Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - The Court House was built in 1877 on the site of the former Immigration Barracks.

Maryborough Fire Station Maryborough 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.

Captains Paddock Vineyard and Cafe Kingaroy Welcome to Captain's Paddock Vineyard, nestled high among the ranges of Queensland's South Burnett wine country. At 600 metres above sea level, the rich, red volcanic soils provide the perfect terrain for their award-winning shiraz, merlot and chardonnay.

Boonara Homestead Goomeri Unwind and relax with a visit to the Grand Colonial 'Boonara Homestead' built in 1862 for David Jones of Department Store fame.

Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens Maryborough 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.

Maryborough Cemetery Maryborough The third official Maryborough cemetery was established in 1873 and burials were on a strictly denominational basis. The cemetery contains many fine examples of early Queensland monumental art. The Mortuary Chapel, was built 1883, and designed so horse drawn vehicles could pass through or shelter there.

Former Stuparts Building Maryborough Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - Mr Stupart purchased his first business in Maryborough in 1871, unfortunately he lost it all in the 1876 fire. He soon rebuilt the two-storey Criterion building, Former Stuparts Building, facing Kent Street (est 1871 on facade).

Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum Hervey Bay The Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum features 20 historical buildings housing over 8,000 exhibits from the Fraser Coast and Wide Bay area; these exhibits include a fully-furnished slab cottage,...

Janets Art Books Maryborough Janet's Art is an experience not to be missed! It is an art gallery with local and interstate art and a stunning range of greeting cards; a gift shop with unique jewellery, stained glass, woodwork, silk and artefacts from around the world and a book shop with books on...

Maryborough State High School Maryborough Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - Maryborough State High School became amalgamated in 1974; prior to this it was a split school with Kent Street separating them. The former Boys Grammar School was built in 1881.

Maryborough City Hall Maryborough 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.

264 Kent Street Maryborough 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.

Maheno Shipwreck Fraser Island The Maheno, the most famous of the Fraser Island wrecks, was driven ashore just north of Happy Valley during a cyclone in 1935. Once a well-known trans-Tasman liner, the Maheno was bound for a Japanese wrecking yard when she met her stormy end.

Central State School Maryborough Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - The first building of Central State School is the Infants School which opened 1882. The single storey timber building originally had a shingle roof but this has been replaced with iron. However the lantern tower remains.

Maryborough City Whistle Stop Incorporated Maryborough Every Thursday, market day the Whistle Stop rail museum at the old Maryborough railway station is open with guided tours.

Maryborough Base Hospital Maryborough Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - the first public hospital outside Brisbane was established in Maryborough in 1856. This was replaced by a two storey building in Lennox Street in 1864. The present hospital was opened in May 1887 at a cost of £13,000.

Former Flour Mill Maryborough The Maryborough Flour Mill was the most northerly flour mill in Australia when it was built in 1890, for the Maryborough Milling Company. In 1919, the Dominion Flour Milling Company who now owned the mill bought the remaining relic of Aldershot smelting works, the chimney.

Maryborough Post Office Maryborough The Maryborough Post Office opened in 1866 and is the oldest surviving masonry Post Office in Queensland. In those early days, attached to the top of the tower, was a wooden pole holding a Time Ball which was lowered each day at 1.00 p.m.

Bicentennial National Trail - Section 5 Kilkivan The Bicentennial National Trial, over 5,000 kilometres from Healesville in Victoria to Cooktown in Queensland, is the longest marked route of its kind in the world; the 107-kilometre section through Kilkivan Shire mainly follows the forest ridges along the coastal ranges to the west of the highly populated plains of...

Mary Delicious Maryborough Step back in time as you enter Mary Delicious and find memories from your childhood. Mary Delicious specialises in fudge and confectionery, as well as a coffee/cafe, milk bar, and ice-cream shop.

Achievers Walk Maryborough The Maryborough Walk of Achievers in Richmond and Wharf Streets was developed in three years over five stages.

Custom House Hotel Maryborough 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.

Bunya Mountains National Park Bunya Mountains Bunya Mountains National Park, Queensland’s second-oldest national park, protects the world’s largest remaining bunya pine rainforest. Until the late 1800s, Aboriginal people travelled here from far distant places for bunya nut festivals. Today visitors camp, walk and relax in the cool air and enjoy mountain scenery and colourful birdlife.

Maryborough Railway Station Maryborough 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.

Mary Ann Steam Engine Maryborough The Mary Ann is a replica of the first steam engine built in Queensland in 1873 at John Walker and Co's Union Foundry. It steams through the park along the rail tracks which were laid to service the wharves and Walker's Foundry.

Engineers Arms Maryborough 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.

Criterion Hotel Maryborough The Prince of Wales, a single storey boarding house, first occupied this site. This was licensed as the Melbourne Hotel in 1864 but was destroyed by fire in 1878. A two story building was rebuilt here and the third story was added in 1882.

Maryborough Heritage Centre Maryborough Maryborough Heritage Centre was built for the Bank of New South Wales in 1878. Iron columns support the verandahs which are decorated with fine iron lace balustrades upstairs and wrought iron on the lower level.

Cenotaph and Memorial Gates Maryborough The Maryborough Cenotaph was erected in 1922 with funds obtained by public subscription as a memorial to the fallen of the First World War.

Coomba Falls Maidenwell Coomba Falls, at Maidenwell, is an exceptionally ravishing place, featuring a deep natural swimming hole and striking granite cliffs.

Mary Poppins Statue Maryborough 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.

Autumn Park Nanango Autumn Park is situated on the corner of Drayton and Cairns Street, Nanango, and is the most recently built recreational park in Nanango. The Nanango Shire Council established it in February/March 1997 on the site of the old saleyard. The first stockyards built belonged to Jacob Goode.

Former Royal Bank of Queensland Maryborough The Royal Bank of Queensland opened its Maryborough branch in 1888 in this Kent Street building known as Windsor House. In 1922 the Royal Bank of Queensland merged with the Queensland National Bank.

Charlcombe Maryborough Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - Charlcombe was built for Stewart Corser in 1917 and originally had a tiled roof which had to be replaced following a hail-storm in 1966. This house contrasts with the workers cottage next door.

Ellena Street Pavement Art and Sculpture Maryborough 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.

Bauer and Wiles Memorial Fountain Maryborough Australia's only outbreak of the pneumonic plague was in Maryborough in 1905. This fountain, situated to the Lennox Street side of City Hall, is a memorial to the two Nurses Cecilia Bauer and Rose Wiles who courageously volunteered to nurse victims of the plague.

Eskdale House Maryborough 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.

Maryborough Sugar Factory Pty Ltd Maryborough Featured on the Maryborough Heritage City Walk and Drive Tour - the first Maryborough sugar to be manufactured was in 1864 when John Buhot demonstrated sugar making using cane grown from John Eatons plantation Rose Hill Estate.

Former Hotel Francis Maryborough Featured on Maryborough's Walk and Drive Tour - Former Hotel Francis is the site of the first hotel built in the new Maryborough Township in 1853, the Maryborough Inn. The current building, erected as a single storey in 1878, is the third hotel to occupy this site.

Maryborough Freemasons Centre Maryborough Freemasonry was first established in Maryborough in 1870, sponsored by the Irish Union Concert Constitution, with meetings being held in the old Baptist Chapel in Lennox Street. The first freemason temple was built in 1877 in Bazaar Street and the present building located in Kent Street was completed in 1960.