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Dusk is gathering as the coach stops at the gates of the Maryborough Cemetery. You feel a tiny tingle of foreboding. It is a classic old graveyard scene with weathered headstones and the wooden, domed tower of a mortuary chapel fading into approaching gloom. To greet you is a group whose dated black garb continues the delicious sense of something a little extraordinary.
The evening will commence at City Hall where guests board the coach as the tearful Mary Widow greets them, dressed in black. The Ghostly Tours and Tales of the Port of Maryborough provide a night that combines a delightfully eerie experience, a touch of theatre, a glance into history with spooky tales and a progressive dinner.
The adventure takes in visits to interesting colonial homes and or venues, and the old Maryborough Cemetery for a guided torchlight tour to hear mysterious and interesting tales of the city's pioneering past. Guests are advised to keep their wits about them, as the Cemetery tour could have some surprises.
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Mary River Cruises
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(07) 4123 1523 |
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(07) 4123 0066 |
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1 Walker Street, MARYBOROUGH, QLD, 4650 |
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Join 'The Mary' for a relaxing cruise from the historic Port of Maryborough along the Mary River. 'The Mary' can accommodate 50 passengers with 360 degree views of the passing scenery. Enjoy a cup of tea while sailing past stately heritage homes and historic buildings; observe the sea eagles, pelicans and other wildlife along the river. Departing from the Maryborough Sailing Club at 10.30 am and 2.00pm daily, except Mondays. Barbeque lunch cruises by booking and 'The Mary' is available for charter for that special group, occasion or celebration.
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A dedicated team of volunteers crews the Mary Ann. It operates on each Thursday in historic Queens Park, alongside the Mary River, between Sussex Street and Macalister Street. It also operates on the last Sunday of each month, from Macalister Street to Tiger Street, to Sussex Street, plus special operating times in conjunction with MELSA (Model Engineers and Live Steamers Association) and their miniature trains.
Each Thursday, Market Day, and on the last Sunday of the month, the Whistle Stop Rail Museum at the old Maryborough Railway Station across from the corner of Lennox and Ellena Streets, Maryborough is open.
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The Bond Store Museum is located in the Maryborough's historic Wharf Street Precinct and concentrates on the history of the Port of Maryborough and how the City developed around the Port. The Museum has recently been incorporated into the Maryborough Heritage Gateway Project as part of the Queensland Heritage Trails Network. This project is located in the original Customs House, adjacent to the Bond Store Museum and illustrates the importance of the Port of Maryborough to the development of the Wide Bay/South Burnett Region.
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The Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum is regarded as one of the best country museums in Australia. It has a strong focus on local military and colonial history and contains more than 2000 items of interest with the displays constantly changing. It is the only Private Museum in Australia that has three Victoria Crosses and a Cross of Valour on display.
The Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum is a must see during your visit to Maryborough. Opening hours - 9am - 3pm seven day a week.
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Ship To Shore - The Portside Story
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1800 214 789 |
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(07) 4123 2533 |
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Wharf Street, MARYBOROUGH, QLD, 4650 |
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Ship To Shore, The Portside Story was born as the result of five local portside businesses wanting to showcase the beautiful and historical area of Wharf Street to as many people as possible. Working together they provide an all inclusive tour that offers a three course meal, wine/cheese tasting, bus tour, river cruise and horse and wagon ride while sharing the cultural and heritage secrets of Maryboroughs' amazing past.
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Maryborough is one of Queensland’s oldest cities. In early colonial times it was the second most important port on the East Coast of Australia after Sydney and at one stage was the rival for Brisbane as the site for the new state capital.
Under its well-earned Heritage City title, it has scores of sights and historic points of interest within walking distance in the city centre alone. Visitors can enjoy a free guided 
When the Port of Maryborough was at its zenith in the last half of the 1800s, it was Australia’s second largest port and a gateway for more than 22,000 immigrants.
