Today Maryborough's once thriving port district is a unique heritage precinct called 'Portside'. 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 this historic district. 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!!
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 Mary River, which winds and bends around the City of Maryborough, defines Portside. The history of Portside is extensive, dating back to 1847 when the port was
opened for the transport of wool and where thousands of new settlers arrived in the new colony. Maryborough was the second major immigration port after Sydney in
the last half of the 1800's.
The port is long dormant, but you can still walk the old time streets, once the home of ruffians, sailors, brothels and opium dens, and discover for yourself the remarkable
history and gloriously preserved buildings that remain.
Two magnificent riverside parks - Queens Park botanic gardens and the Mary River Parklands, connect the world-class Brolga theatre to the marina and provide a
natural avenue into the stunning colonial streetscapes of Wharf and Richmond streets.
Maryborough's once thriving wharves are long gone, but in their place is an exceptional heritage precinct called Portside - with sensational parklands, museums,
restaurants, art galleries, historic pubs, steam train rides and river cruises.
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Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum
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Visit the Museum to view over 4000 items of military and colonial memorabilia which form displays of exceptional quality. The
exhibits include 3 Victoria Crosses, a Cross of Valour, many other significant medals, uniforms and period costumes, historic vehicles, scale models, trench art,
paintings, murals and wood sculpture.
Open 7 days a week from 9am until 3pm
Phone: (07) 4123 5900
Mobile: 0418 796 740
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
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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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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Club 116 on Wharf
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Ray Manning has opened the new, exciting venue called "CLUB 116 on Wharf", which will operate only during late hours and provide you with coffee and food to share until 1 am.
Our new concept is share plate style food designed for a casual and enjoyable outing with friends with NOTHING OVER $20!
Club 116 is open from 5pm on Friday and Saturday and operates until late.
Sunday for breakfast and lunch to serve you with fresh coffee and Al Fresco style breakfast.
Phone: (07) 4121 7200
Mobile: 0458 381 003
E-mail Contact:
(chef at lattitude25 restaurant dot com dot au)
Website: www.lattitude25restaurant.com.au
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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
Mobile: 0412 751 700
E-mail Contact:
(denis at maryboroughrivercruise dot com)
Website: www.maryboroughrivercruise.com
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Wharf Street at night
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Maryborough's Portside is extremely proud to have achieved fourth place in Queensland's 150 Must Do's.
Visit the 150 Must-Do's website!
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