Oakhurst Travel Guide
Maryborough
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
Meet the animals who call Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary home during your trip to Maryborough. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Oakhurst
McNevin's Maryborough Motel
Lovely high quality mattress and bedding. Rainfall shower - very lush. Comfy bed. Very quiet location.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort
Yes but no seats or furniture
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Ned Kelly's Motel
Clean room with cold air conditioning. I was disappointed with not having bowls/plates & cutlery though. Apparently you had to request which I did not see that information when booking online until I had arrived late with my kids amd resd it in the envelope. I then tried to get some bowls/ spoons ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Main Street Motel
Super friendly staff and tidy clean room
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay
The staff were very lovely and welcoming
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Woolshed Eco Lodge
Location was close walk to beach, streets were dark on walk home. Very friendly staff. Our room did not look like the online pics, I thought we would have a little cabin-like room however we had a room in a shared building so was loud in the morning due to traffic.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakhurst
Maryborough West
Maryborough West might not have many top sights, but Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre and Mary Poppins Statue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Tinana
Travellers like the riverfront in Tinana, and Police Paddock Conservation Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Aldershot
While Aldershot isn't home to many top sights, Baddow Island Conservation Park and Aldershot Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Maryborough
If you're spending some time in Central Maryborough, Mary Poppins Statue and Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
