Art, History & Culture

Once upon a time, a baby girl was born in the upstairs bedroom at the Australian Joint Stock Bank, Kent Street in Maryborough, Queensland. Her name was Helen Lyndon Goff, but she became known to the world as P...

The 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. In 1906, John Graham retired and Cha...

Portside Heritage Gateway - your first port of call. Settled way back in 1847, Maryborough was where more than 22,000 free settlers took their first steps on Australian soil. Relive those early years with a vi...

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...

Maryboroughs Bollards are seven colourful bollards overlooking the Mary River. They represent a sea captain welcoming a family of immigrants landing at the Port of Maryborough in the 1860s. In 1855 approximat...

The unusual, the quirky and eclectic are amongst 7000 items of military and colonial memorabilia, which form displays of exceptional quality at the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum. The museum houses ...

Experience an unforgettable up-close wildlife encounter with the majestic humpback whales, on a K'gari (Fraser Island) Whale Watch Cruise. Regarded as the whale watching capital of the world, the calm, clear an...

Recognised as one of Australia's leading Arts and Crafts Galleries, you are sure to be impressed by the range and quality of the Arts and Crafts and the talents of the local artists and craftspeople who have cr...

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...

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery (HBRG) is a public gallery located on Butchulla Country in the heart of Hervey Bay's civic precinct. HBRG features a curated programme hosting national touring exhibitions alongsid...

Experience Fraser Island's best-selling tour, on a one and multi-day 4WD adventure! Swim in the crystal-clear waters of Lake McKenzie, wander through ancient sub-tropical rainforests, marvel at the rustic ruin...

*Due to flooding this year the Bond Store is temporarily closed for building maintenance. We will advise once the building has reopened.* Step back in time and experience the former Maryborough Bond Store and...

View the remarkable store that time forgot! This large grocery store was operated by one family from 1871 to 1972 until it closed its doors with trading records and stock dating back to the 1890s, all preserved...

The Multi Award Winning Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum features 27 historical buildings housing over 12,000 exhibits from the Fraser Coast and Wide Bay area; these exhibits include a fully-furnished ...

The Bauple Museum was opened in 2001. An impressive community effort, the museum documents the history of Bauple and the former Tiaro Shire using a variety of photos and memorabilia collected from local familie...

The Art Gallery showcases art of the highest calibre. Its award-winning artists display their art in a rainbow of colours and styles, to suit the most discerning tastes. Not restricted to any one medium, Alpha3...

The glorious colonial architecture of the Customs House and Residence, honours the once significant influence of Her Majesty’s Customs Service on the city of Maryborough. Step inside and hear the stories of i...

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 Maryboro...

Experience the Ultimate Australian Beach 4WDriving and Camping Adventure on the worlds largest Sand Island, aka Fraser Island with Pippies K'gari Adventures. Their 3 day and 2-night Fraser Island tour package w...

Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours is located on the beautiful Fraser Coast region, and their vessel navigates the beauty of the Great Sandy Straits Marine Park. They are the only tour operator in town to offer Indige...

Experience the diverse landscapes of the world's largest sand island, K'gari (Fraser Island), for a fun and relaxing adventure with K'gari Explorer Tours. Appealing to all types of travellers - singles, couples...