Posted on November 8, 2010.
Explore Australia Queensland Maryborough Each day spent in this provincial town, is a day of surprises. Maryborough is a fascinating place to visit for domestic and international visitors. It is only 264 km north of Brisbane, some three hours away. The city can also be reached by driving along the Fraser Coast Tourist Drive from Hervey Bay, where the nearest airport can be found. Those traveling by bus or train between states are also good links to get to the city. Once there, taxi services and car rentals are available.
A canon of seventeenth century, is one of the cities is more unusual. The original found on the island of Torres Strait Mobaig, was used by the Dutch East Indies. Now it is used by the town crier every Thursday, when it is cooked to 13 hours. The gun was presented to the city to help with the time now, when it was found at the time the city had no clocks. This one of the most unusual, to be encountered when visiting this city on the banks of the Mary River.
In 1899, PL Travers, author of Mary Poppins, was born. A street festival held each year, based on this famous literary character, to celebrate this event. It is a day for the whole family, with music and street theater. If you visit the city in July, make sure the festival occurs.
Maryborough is an architectural delight, with fine examples of Georgian, Victorian and American colonial buildings scattered around the city. Wharf Street area, has many such buildings, if the architecture of an interest, be sure to visit. Lennox Street also has a range of exquisite buildings and beautiful buildings in Queensland, with their wide verandas, can be found on Ann Street.
As one of the oldest towns in Queensland, he was an active port. Some buildings of the Old Port now form a museum of this part of the history of the city at first. The city was settled in 1847 as a port. Wharf Street is home to the customs house, built in 1901, and also the Maryborough Heritage Centre, which was built in 1878. There are also other majestic buildings, gardens and peaceful close.
A must for any trip, is eighteen replicas store hundreds, with unsold stock from the 1890s. The shop was originally owned by the same family for 101 years and is now a museum. The Brennan and Geraghty Store even advertising until the 1920s. This all-purpose store is fun to look around, and delight people of all ages.
Tours are available Thursday or by appointment, to visit another beautiful cities historic sites. Steam and hot air are used to power the engineering workshop and foundry. Visiting Old Engine House, watching people work on towers, steam and see a range of model engines. For those interested in engineering, this tour will be fascinating.
A stay of several days would allow time to visit all the attractions in the wonderful city. There are a variety of accommodation available regardless of the budget. Whether you're staying in a motel, B & B, hostel or caravan park, there are many choices. When a rupture of the story is necessary, there are several shopping centers, and two large shopping centers. If you visit on a Thursday, the markets have a lot of heritage stands to go.
Tia±ana recreation reserve and a water park and Maryborough Pioneer Country Park worth a visit. For quiet reflection, St Mary's Roman Catholic Church and St Paul's Anglican Church, completed in 1879, are available. There are several other parks for outdoor activities, or rest.
Having a camera is a must for any trip to Maryborough. There are places of interest, historical and architectural importance throughout the city. To ensure good memories of this wonderful city, capturing your journey with photography.