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the FRASER COAST’s eventful history stretches back more than 5,500 years when the Butchulla PEOPLE first maDe their home on Fraser Island. Captain Cook sailed its coast in 1770 AND Matthew Flinders landed ashore in 1799. EUROPEAN settlEMENT BEGAN in earnest in the 1840s. The ricH history lives on in historical villages complete with old settler’s hut, schools, churches and working displayS, lovingly restored colonial architecture and remarkable museums and historical collections.
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If you like your history served with a large side-order of fun, then the Fraser Coast is the place to GO back in time. You will find haunted historic sites, time cannons fired on city streets, 19th century costumed guides spinning incredible talEs of days gone by and a unique link to Mary Poppins.
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Bauple’s Regional Museum
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Burrum District Museum
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Maryborough Walk of Achievers A celebration of how ordinary Australians achieve extraordinary feats. It is a tribute to the remarkable and varied accomplishments of more than 80 current and former Maryborough residents who have helped shape our rich heritage. Follow the Walk of Achievers path by using a printed booklet available at Customs House and view the display or downloading the Izi Travel app >> https://izi.travel/en/dfddmaryborough-walk-of-achievers/en
Soak up history against a backdrop of glorious colonial architecture and riverside parklands as you explore Maryborough’s original port district. PORTSIDE HERITAGE PRECINCT Portside offers a range of experiences including cafés and pubs, museums and historical collections, inspiring art and culture at Gatakers Artspace, and beautiful Queens Park - one of Australia’s first botanic gardens. • Listen to experienced guides tell colourful tales of early colonial life • Sample regional port among the rum barrels left over from the 1860s • See the world’s largest collection of medals awarded for gallantry at Gallipoli as well as Victoria Cross and Cross of Valour medals • See exhibits and interactive displays • Watch the sound and light show of the arrival of the first boatload of immigrants in 1862 • Be there for the firing of the historic time cannon at 11am each Thursday
www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/portside
q Customs House
(c.1900)
Hear the stories of immigrants who came from afar and uncover the inspirational history of the families who pioneered this important early Queensland settlement.
w Customs House Residence
(c.1900)
This beautiful two-storey Federation-style residence was constructed for the SubCollector and his family. Enjoy a meal overlooking the river.
Store (c.1864) e Bond Walk the earthen floors of this former store of her Majesty’s Customs Service and discover a time when opium was a legal import and the rum trade flourished. Sample regional port and liqueurs.
one admission pass includes entry to all participating museums.
r Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum
Regarded as one of the most significant military museums outside the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, you can browse through 10,000+ items of military and colonial memorabilia, including an extensive library of books, documents, maps, medals, uniforms, furniture, vehicles and artwork. The ever-changing displays provide insight into the patriotic valour and pioneering spirit of our forebears.
Walk of Achievers
www.maryboroughmuseum.org
Free Guided Walking Tour Learn more about the colourful history of Maryborough on a free guided walking tour. The perfect way to share local history with visiting friends and family. Departs City Hall Mon-Sat 9am.
Portside Heritage Precinct
The beautiful Customs House
Wharf Street, Maryborough Ph: 07 4190 5722 Open Mon to Fri 9.30am-3.30pm; Sat and Sun 9.30am-12.30pm (closed Christmas Day and Good Friday)
The Portside Heritage Pass is available from the Bond Store, Customs House, Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum and the Maryborough Visitor Information Centre.