EVENTS AT PORTSIDE!
World's Greatest Pub Crawl 7th June 2009
Quench your thirst for history, drinks and weird and wacky fun on the World's Greatest Pub Crawl, hosted by Maryborough's historic pubs.
The event will be Maryborough's fourth assault on the Guinness World Record for the largest ever pub crawl.
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Mary Poppins Market Day - Thursday 2nd July 2009
Festival Weekend - Sunday 5th July – Monday 6th July 2009
Richmond and Wharf Streets are transformed into a bustling marketplace of fine arts and crafts with Queens Park and Mary River Parklands overflowing with activities,
rides, steam trains, brass bands and much more.
The Port Residence is the sponsor for the Decorated Umbrella Competition.
Watch as the world famous nanny, Mary Poppins, works her magic again as Richmond and Wharf streets are transformed into Cherry Tree Lane to help create a
fantasy experience for both young and old at the Mary Poppins Festival In The Park.
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River Cruise
Join Captain Denis aboard 'The Mary' for a day or evening cruise. Cruises run from the dock at the Brolga Theatre every day except Monday.
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A Trivia Afternoon
At the Post Office Hotel with a cash jackpot every Sunday.
Give your brain some fun while relaxing with other trivia buffs!
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Ship To Shore Tour
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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Market Day at The Port
Thursdays are Market Day at The Port from 9:30am to 2:00pm..
Come to The Port Residence Restaurant & Function Centre for Devonshire morning tea and lunch specials.
Enjoy tea tasting and demonstrations with Pop In Teas owner, Jason Loft.
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The Mary Ann Steam Train
Runs on Sunday of the last weekend of each month and every Thursday for Market Day.
Treat the family to an enjoyable, relaxing ride on Maryborough's replica of the first Queensland steam train.
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Poker Night at the Post Office Hotel.
Calling all Poker fans! 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. Test your card playing skills and have a great time.
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Club Wharf
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.
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Ghostly tours and tales of the Port of Maryborough
Come discover Maryborough in all its ghostly glory on a remarkable tour that you’ll never forget. Ghost Tour operates on Saturday of the last weekend of each month.
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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THINGS TO DO and places to go whilst visiting Maryborough!
Portside District
Post Office Hotel
Criterion Hotel
The Port Residence Licensed Restaurant
Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum
Maryborough Tours
Maryborough Riverboat Cruises
'Ship to Shore – The Portside Story' (Tour)
Bellissimo on Wharf Family Restaurant
Emily Janes Licensed Restaurant
Muddy Waters Cafe
Cafe Bella
Bond Store Museum
Customs House Museum
Mary Poppins Statue
Mary Ann Steam Train
MELSA (Model Engineers and Live Steam Trains Association)
Old Warehouse Gallery
Maryborough Heritage Centre (Heritage Institute & Family History Society)
Ghostly Tours and Tales of the Port of Maryborough
Brolga Theatre & Convention Centre
Portside Mary River Parklands
Sunday in the Park
Queens Park
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5 Minute Walk from Portside
Whistle Stop Rail Museum
Heritage City Markets
Heritage City Walking Tour
Wide Bay Burnett Historical Society
Maryborough R.S.L.
Cancer for Kids Markets
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5 Minute Drive from Portside
Brennan & Geraghty's Store Museum
Grand Shirl's Doll & Toy Museum
Mavisbank
Baddow House
Maryborough Hospital Museum
Bottlebrush Crafts
Maryborough State High School
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Short Drive from Portside (20-30 Minutes)
Wook-Koo Walk
Woocoo Historical Museum
Cherax Park Aquaculture
Bauple Historical Museum
Hervey Bay
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