Island Plantation Travel Guide
Maryborough
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Popular places to visit
Customs House Interpretive Centre
Browse this captivating museum in Maryborough’s historic portside district, which was once the first stop for all goods and settlers arriving in Australia.
Mary Poppins Statue
You can find out about the history of Maryborough with a visit to Mary Poppins Statue. Wander the riverfront and gardens while you're in the area.
Queens Park
Lush greenery borders the serene walkways of this heritage-listed park, which overlooks the Mary River in the city’s historic portside district.
Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum
Spread over three floors, this comprehensive historical museum showcases fascinating military paraphernalia dating from the Boer War to the present.
Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Maryborough. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre
Get tickets for a show at Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre, a popular theatre in Maryborough. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Island Plantation
Mantra Hervey Bay
Excellent view, no breakfast lunch or dinner options as everything in the precint closed for 2 days over the christmas break, nothing within walking distance ( Dissapointing ).Could not get internet to work in room in spite of many attempts and calling reception..
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Absolutely fabulous stay - great from Reception to leaving. Room was fantastic.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
The rooms need USB power points
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Ramada Hervey Bay
clean rooms
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Very spacious clean room. Friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
McNevin's Maryborough Motel
This motel is spick and span. The room, pool and gardens are all well kept, neat and tidy. It looks as if the rooms have been recently renovated. The staff are friendly and helpful. Pub across the road had great meals which was handy as the restaurant was closed due to the festive season But, locals ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Island Plantation
St Helens
While there might not be top attractions in St Helens, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre and Mary Poppins Statue.
Doon Villa
While there might not be top attractions in Doon Villa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre and Customs House Interpretive Centre.
Granville
While Granville isn't home to many top sights, Customs House Interpretive Centre and Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Baddow
While Baddow may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Baddow Island Conservation Park and Portside.
Central Maryborough
If you're spending some time in Central Maryborough, Mary Poppins Statue and Customs House Interpretive Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Maryborough West
Maryborough West might not have many top sights, but Portside and Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
