We are six Wharf Street businesses devoted to bringing back the hustle and bustle of the days when the area flourished. It is our intention to bring tourism and life back to the
beauty of this historic district.
The businesses, listed below, are just a few of the many interesting places that make up 'Maryborough Portside' and provide an adventure not to be missed when
visiting the Maryborough area.
The history of Portside is extensive, dating back to 1847 when the port was opened for the transport of wool, right up to the closure of Walkers shipyard in 1974.
As the only port during the colonial times, the Wharf Street district held all the glitz and glamour to be found.
In 1999, the luxury liner, Norwegian Star, made a visit to the port and with the renown of Fraser Island and Hervey Bay whale watching, the future of the Portside area may
well have its place as a regular stopover feature of luxury cruises.
Our belief is that the potential for refurbishment and rebirth is limited only to our imaginations. And we, of the Maryborough Portside / Wharf Street business district,
know no imaginative bounds!!
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Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum
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This museum provides a testament to not only those heroes who fought in distant lands to ensure our way of life
and prosperity, but also those courageous and determined people who pioneered and progressed the Maryborough area for nearly two centuries.
Open 7 days a week from 9am until 3pm
Phone: (07) 4123 5900
Mobile: 0418 796 740
Fax: (07) 4123 5666
E-mail Contact:
(gloria at maryboroughmuseum dot org)
Website: www.maryboroughmuseum.org
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Maryborough Tours
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Experience the captivating sights and locations of Maryborough, Queensland - a REAL old town. The tour will wander through the streets of Maryborough where you
will see why the Heritage City has the claim as the home of the 'Queenslander'.
Phone: (07) 4121 3915
Fax: (07) 4121 4160
E-mail Contact:
(chris at chrisloftassociates dot com dot au)
Website: www.maryboroughtours.com.au
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Criterion Hotel
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A beautiful old 3 storey hotel overlooking the river and parklands. ATM, pool tables, weekend nightclub and ongoing promotions and excitement. Riverview
accommodation available with balcony.
The Criterion Hotel’s nightclub is open from 9pm-3am on Friday and Saturday nights only, and the hotel is currently open from 12pm Thurs-Sat. The nightclub features
DJ’s every Friday night and live bands on Saturdays.
Phone: (07) 4121 3043
E-mail Contact:
(katie at claytonenterprises dot com dot au)
Website: www.criandpo.com.au
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The Port Residence
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A Licensed Restaurant and Function Centre and winner of the Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism Award for Excellence – Restaurant
Catergory for 2006, 2007 and 2008! Located in a beautiful heritage building in the heart of Wharf Street, The Port features a variety of menus to suit all tastes, from
light meals to meals for the extra hungry.
Phone: (07) 41 23 5001
Fax: (07) 41 23 4693
E-mail Contact:
(gail at theportresidence dot com)
Website: www.theportresidence.com
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Maryborough Riverboat Cruise
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Experience the captivating sights and locations of Maryborough, Queensland - a REAL old town - with a cruise on
the Mary River! From the deck of 'The Mary' you will sail under the Granville Bridge and see exquisite birdlife, historic dockyards, and beautiful heritage homes
set in landscaped gardens rolling down to the river.
Phone: (07) 4123 1523
Fax: (07) 4123 0066
Mobile: 0412 751 700
E-mail Contact:
(denis at maryboroughrivercruise dot com)
Website: www.maryboroughrivercruise.com
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Post Office Hotel
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Accommodation available in the heart of Maryborough. The best value in home-style counter meals in town! Poker machines, pool table, friendly staff and a good
time out. Trivia every Sunday with cash jackpot.
We now run Poker Mania 7 nights a week, with cash prizes every night. Registration is from 6.30pm Mon-Sat and 5.30pm on Sundays, there are two games a night and
over $100,000 in cash prizes has been given away so far. There are also major tournaments were you can win trips to Sydney and even Las Vegas.
Phone: (07) 4121 3289
E-mail Contact:
(katie at claytonenterprises dot com dot au)
Website: www.criandpo.com.au
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Maryborough's Portside is extremely proud to have achieved fourth place in Queensland's 150 Must Do's.
We would like to thank all those who voted for us and look forward to meeting those who have yet to visit our area.
The Portside group is ready to make your visit to the Wide Bay one that you will treasure for many years to come.
We will see you when you get here!
Visit the 150 Must-Do's website!
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One of the highlights of the Maryborough Portside businesses is a five hour Ship to Shore Tour held on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
Ship to Shore includes an air-conditioned Colonial bus tour of the town of Maryborough, a Sunset river cruise on the Mary River and a horse and wagon ride from the
Maryborough Museum to the Post Office Hotel.
You will enjoy wine and cheese tasting at the Criterion Hotel, an elegant 2 course meal at the beautiful Port Residence and dessert at the historic Post Office Hotel.
You will experience an unforgettable evening that is second to none when it comes to combining history, entertainment, fine cuisine and enjoyment.
Residents arrive in historic colonial dress to enhance the value of the tour for visitors to our area.
Embark on an evening to remember with an exciting interactive tour of Maryborough's Wharf Street and Portside.
3rd Saturday of each month.
March - August at 4:00pm
September - February at 4:30pm
Bookings are essential and can be made at the Maryborough Visitor Information Centre, City Hall, Kent Street. Phone: 1800 214 789
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