The activities listed below are for self-guided tours.
Access to Maryborough city is via the shuttle bus NOT via one of the activity buses.
Don't forget to check the Jamboree tours on offer as some of these activities may be included in the formal tours.
Activity | Location | Details | Opening times |
Maryborough Visitor Information Centre FREE | 388 Kent Street | Tourist information Centre | M-F 8.30am-4.30pm Saturday 8.30am-12.30pm Sunday closed Ph: 1800 214 789 |
The Maryborough Mural Trail FREE | 388 Kent Street | 37 large scale murals and installations created by visiting artists. Start in the Visitor Information Centre, 388 Kent Street for trail map. Entire trail covers 2 km on level gently sloping streets. | Visit the Tourist Information Centre for a map and other local information. |
The Story Bank & Mary Poppins statue | 331 Kent Street | Discover the magic of Mary Poppins Adult $16 Up to 17 years $8 Concession $12.50 | Tu-F 9.30am-3.30pm Sa-Su 9.30am-2.30pm Ph: 4123 7221 |
Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum | 106 Wharf Street | Offering discounted entry to Jamboree staff (note that the Scouts will be going here for an activity). | M-F 9.30am-3.30pm Sa-Su 9.30am-2.30pm see brochure |
Queen's Park PARK FREE / TRAIN LOW COST | 16 Sussex Street |
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ANZAC Park FREE | Corner Alice Street & Cheapside Streets | Walking paths, lagoons, skate bowl, picnic spots, water play area. | Open 24 hours, may be closed Thursday mornings until 1 pm for maintenance. |
Mary River Parklands FREE | 88 Wharf Street | Paths and gardens, public art work, 88 Wharf St | |
Maryborough City Hall and Cistern Chapel FREE | 388 Kent Street | Visit the gold dunny! | M-S 8am-4pm Sun 9.30am-1.30pm |
Markets FREE | Adelaide Street | Adelaide Street | Every Thursday 7am-12pm |
Maryborough Walk tour FREE | Self guided | ||
Maryborough Aquatic Centre LOW COST | John Street | 25m and 50m pools, water play area picnic tables, benches and BBQ. Adults $5.30, child to 15years & concession $3.90 Ph: 4121 5185 | M-W 5.30am-7pm Th 5.30am-6pm F 5.30am-2.30pm Sa-Su 8am-12pm Ph: 4190 5875 |
Portside Precinct FREE | 173 Richmond Street | Heritage listed buildings and historical artefacts. The Bond Store, Gatakers, The Creative Space, Portside Café, The Maryborough Military Museum and Cozii Café will be open. Note: Some sections may still be closed for refurbishing. | Tue-Fri 9.30-3.30 pm Weekends 9.30-2pm Ph: 4190 5722 |
Fay Smith Wetlands FREE | Corner Neptune & Victory Streets | Paperbark swamp, walking bridges and trails, plenty of wildlife, named in honour of Fay Smith a passionate environmentalist | 1800 214 789 |
Gatakers Artspace FREE | 311 Kent Street | Art gallery | M-F 10am-4pm Weekends 10am-1pm |
The Land of Sweets | 403 Kent Street | Ph: 4121 3377, 0409 915 339 | M-W 9.30am-4.30 pm Th-F 9am-5pm Sat 9am-1pm |
Homewares from Everywhere | 45 Gayndah Road | Coffee, scones and gifts | M-F 7am-3.30 pm |
Patchwork on Pallas | 204 Pallas Street | For fans of patchworking Ph: 4121 2480 | M-F 9am-3pm Sat 9am-12pm |
Fairies Reborn Magic Nursery – Haunted Doll Museum LOW COST | 115 March Street | Australia’s largest Haunted Museum of Dolls, Oddities & Curiosities, Paranormal Artifacts, Weird, Old, Bizarre. This is not your average Doll Museum. A unique collection of dolls from all generations. New and old, antique to retro, all the classics, reborn dolls, porcelain dolls, horror dolls, largest doll collection of American Girl dolls outside of the USA and everything in between. | F-Sun 9.30am-1.30 pm Self guided day tour Adults $11, children to 12 years $7 |
Grand Shirl's Doll and Toy Museum FREE | 123 Walker Street | Take a step back in time and see beautiful antique dolls and toys from the 1800s, including clockwork toys, unusual salt and pepper sets and a rare Holden Pedal Car made in 1944. Ph: 4121 2051 | Sunday 9.30am-4pm |
Victory Village at Riverbend HOURS VARY, CALL FIRST | No 19/Lot 1 Riverbend Drive (Off Glanbar Road), Tiaro | Experience medieval times in the Australian bush. Ph: 0499 343 007 | Hours Vary, Call First. |
Maryborough Military Aviation Museum FREE | Maryborough Airport | Ph: 0434 104 601 | W, Sat 9am-1pm |
Maryborough Lawn Bowls | 506 Kent Street | Ph: 4121 3285 | |
Maryborough Ten Pin Bowling | Lot 2 Quarry Crt | Ph: 4122 3100 | M-Tu 3pm-8pm W-Th 10am-8pm F-Sa 10am-9pm Sun 3pm-8pm |