Things to do in Fraser Coast, Queensland: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

May 21, 2022 Timmy Ribble

Discover the best top things to do in Fraser Coast, Australia including K'gari, Fraser Coast Hervey Bay Rail Trail, Story Bank, Portside, The Pier, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, Bauer and Wiles Memorial Fountain, Maryborough Mural Project, Cenotaph and Memorial Gates, Rustic Emu Gallery and Enchanted Garden.
Restaurants in Fraser Coast

1. K'gari

Indian Heads, Fraser Island, Queensland 4581 Australia
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

K'gari

Reviewed By natalieridley - Brisbane, Australia

K’gari is the most beautiful place I have ever visited. This remarkable island takes my breath away every single visit. Highly recommend a trip over here. We camped for 7 nights in October in various parts of the island. Highlights were seeing the many sea turtles at sandy cape, swimming with the turtles at lake Allom, the spectacular Lake McKenzie, a cold schooner at the orchid beach pub & the indescribable beauty of the western side of the island. Do yourself a favour and get over to K’gari.

2. Fraser Coast Hervey Bay Rail Trail

Hervey Bay, Queensland Australia https://www.railtrails.org.au/trail?view=trail&id=69
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Fraser Coast Hervey Bay Rail Trail

3. Story Bank

331 Kent St Corner Richmond and Kent Streets, Maryborough, Queensland 4650 Australia +61 7 4123 7221 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/storybankmaryborough/
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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Story Bank

Discover the magic of Mary Poppins at the birthplace of her author, P.L. Travers. Once upon a time a baby girl was born in the upstairs bedroom at the Australian Joint Stock Bank on the corner of Kent and Richmond Streets in Maryborough, Queensland. Her name was Helen Lyndon Goff, but she became known to the world as P.L. Travers, author of the Mary Poppins stories. Visit her heritage-listed birthplace which has been transformed into The Story Bank – a bank that trades in stories. As you cross the threshold, you will enter a world where fantasy and fact intertwine. Tales and yarns, myths and legends, memories and stories – share in their retelling and their creation. The Story Bank has a great story to tell... but most of all, we invite you to come find your own story and add it to our collection.

Reviewed By IanMacOz

The birth place of PL Travers author of Mary Poppins - a must do when visiting Maryborough! Superb museum, very interactive and you are openly invited to open drawers and cupboards to see what is inside, you're sure to find some surprises!

4. Portside

Wharf Street, Maryborough, Queensland Australia
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Portside

Reviewed By Familyherald

We’ve eaten at Portside Cafe four times in the last two months. Its stunning location on the edge of the park, by the river, and in a heritage building, is so relaxing and lovely that you don’t want to leave. The service is friendly and always helpful, as I’m a coeliac and usually need some extra negotiations over the menu. Food is delicious Mexican influenced flavours, and the coffee is good. We always have a wonderful time here and have driven up from Brisbane to enjoy it again!

5. The Pier

The Esplanade Urangan 4655, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia +61 7 4194 6280 http://sunrisetoday.wordpress.com
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4.5 based on 502 reviews

The Pier

Reviewed By petersJ5197UA - Queensland, Australia

We had a great time catching a lot of fish - many had to be thrown back but we got some decent ones - if you like fishing then you will love the pier.

166 Old Maryborough Rd, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia 4197 4206 [email protected] http://www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/Regional-Gallery
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery is a category A-rated gallery which showcases the creative talents of regional artists and touring exhibitions. The gallery provides opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy the arts. The gallery features multiple exhibition spaces with a frequently changing program alongside the permanent 'Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere' where you can discover the evolution of the Fraser Coast’s natural beauty and learn the history of our indigenous culture.

7. Bauer and Wiles Memorial Fountain

Lennox Street near cnr of Kent st & Lennox st, Maryborough, Queensland 4650 Australia
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Bauer and Wiles Memorial Fountain

Reviewed By 133salliev - Mount Nathan, Australia

A wonderful fountain commemorating two nurses who gave their lives to nurse sufferers of the Black Plague when it came to Australia in 1905. A wonderful podcast about

8. Maryborough Mural Project

C/- 200 Walker St, Maryborough, Queensland 4650 Australia [email protected] http://maryboroughmuralproject.org/
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Maryborough Mural Project

Walk the Maryborough Mural Project Trail in Maryborough’s CBD - view and learn about the city’s history and quirky individuals who have contributed to it! Trail maps which detail the location of our 36 murals and installations can be sought at the Visitor Information Centre at the Town Hall in Kent Street. This is a community driven project, sutable for children and adults.

Reviewed By 228malcolmw - Coffs Harbour, Australia

There are 36 murals/works of art in all, and some of them are hard to find, and not quite where they are shown to be on the map you can get from the Information office. Interesting art work detailing some of the local history and you get exercise and a good view of the town doing it. Some are in public buildings which can be closed.

9. Cenotaph and Memorial Gates

Sussex Street Corner Bazaar Street, Maryborough, Queensland 4650 Australia https://www.visitfrasercoast.com/product/cenotaph-and-memorial-gates/
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Cenotaph and Memorial Gates

Reviewed By kpiddy - Brisbane, Australia

My final stop after viewing the outstanding 'Gallipoli to Armistice', Maryborough's ANZAC Memorial, was at the Soldiers Memorial Gates and Cenotaph located on the edge of Queens Park on the corner of Bazaar and Sussex Streets. The Cenotaph was erected in 1922 in honour of Maryborough's men and women who served in World War One, at the top of the cenotaph is Nike, the winged figure of victory, at the base of the column are statues portraying the various professions that served; the army, navy, airforce and nursing. Each of the five statues are carved out of Italian marbe from Carrara. The gates were produced by a local company, the Croydon Factory. The site was well kept and serene on the morning of my visit.

888 Mungar Rd, Graham's Creek close to Irrewarra Rd, lookout for large Emu Post Box, Maryborough, Queensland 4650 Australia +61 7 4129 6003
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Rustic Emu Gallery and Enchanted Garden

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