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Things to Do in Maryborough

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  • joy23
    Sydney, Australia82 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely outstanding! The Story Bank is a diverse, interactive and engaging museum dedicated to story telling and Mary Poppins. We absolutely loved it. Our 7 yr old had a great time testing all the drawers and searching for mice. We learnt loads about PL Travers and the inspiration she found in Maryborough for Mary Poppins.
    A must see! If you’re in the Sunshine or Fraser Coast area it is a very worthy detour.
    Written 14 January 2025
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  • AllanJGJ
    Wellington, New Zealand4,258 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not a great statue to our eyes but then we're not of the right age, nor have we even seen the movie. But nice to see a small town honour a favourite daughter (the author - who was apparently born in the adjacent building). Also look out for the cutesy traffic lights.
    Written 17 August 2022
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  • peterjb5653pb
    Mollymook, Australia4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a great experience at the sanctuary.,especially being able to get up close and personal with the dingoes
    It was an experience we halon been looking forward to
    Written 13 July 2024
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  • lpl51
    Sunshine Coast, Australia341 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very helpful friendly volunteers (?) there - very informative aabout exhibits especially the Dickin medal. Huge military collection over 2 1/2 floors but there is no lift. Very interesting displays.
    Written 7 July 2024
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  • gems72018
    Toormina, Australia13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful piece of steam engineering of days gone by,
    Quaint little steam loco for kids and adults alike to ride on and admire the smell, hear the steam and hissing sounds and enjoyable carriage ride in beautiful Park in Maryborough Qld.
    Written 7 April 2023
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  • Michael-4551
    Caloundra, Australia5,518 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visited on Sunday 26th February. I always enjoy going for a walk around Queens Park especially so this visit, seeing the locals out enjoying a beautiful day there.
    Written 5 March 2023
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  • Anne L
    Sydney, Australia21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is an exceptional piece of history and a real credit to the tireless work of volunteers and a dedicated curator, Ken Brooks. Ken showed us around, answered all our questions and told us so many stories to make this family come alive again. A real gem!
    Written 5 March 2023
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  • Kathleen M
    Hobart531 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    You HAVE to go see The Cistern Chapel. Located next to the visitors centre, its an artists dream. It SOO pretty you forget you are in a loo. The day we were there, there went m any people using the ladies, so once I was finished what I had to do, the lady out the front asked if it was all right if some m an came in to see the murals and they were gobsmacked just as I was. There are even two chandeliers in the ladies loo, and the eyes of the lady painted on the door of one toilet, follow you. It's a bit eerie seeing her watching you sitting on the loo.
    The lady looking at you from the front window, also looks at you when you go and look at the window from the outside.
    Then I was able to go into the mens loo to see the murals. This is a MUST SEE if you are staying or even just driving through.
    Written 9 October 2024
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  • Christine M
    Sydney, Australia72 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    These markets are held every Thursday. Quite a small market but there are some unique items for sale. All very reasonably priced as well. I would have purchased a lot more than I did but was limited as I only flew with hand luggage. Some nice natural skin care products, beautiful beach bags at the same stall. Fresh fruit and veg at ridiculously cheap prices. Worth a visit.
    Written 20 August 2023
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  • lpl51
    Sunshine Coast, Australia341 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A small but intersting museum with information and interactive displays about the history of Maryborough. Excellent displays in a beautiful old building. Very helpful assistants. Interesting projector.
    Written 7 July 2024
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  • Ken l
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Portside restaurant is fantastic. Menu is so diverse and the service is very quick and professional. The food has subtle and distinct flavours. The building is lovely and has a nice view over the Mary River. Had a great lunch there eating the food recommended by the team, drinking the beautiful local lemon lime and bitters.
    Written 20 July 2023
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  • lpl51
    Sunshine Coast, Australia341 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very well presented and informative trail of audio stories and sculptures. Easily accessible by wheelchairs or prams. Wonderful setting and design. Great experience.
    Written 7 July 2024
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