Discover magic, history and timeless fun in the heritage city of Maryborough, Queensland. The city shares close ties with Mary Poppins being the birthplace of PL Travers, the author behind the famous character.
Join our tour for a weekend filled with supercalifragilistic fun!
Day 1 - Friday 25 May 2012
Toowoomba / Brisbane to Maryborough (MT, L, D)
We’re off! Travelling north towards the Fraser Coast we’ll stop in Gympie for a bit. While we're here, we'll drop into the Woodworks Museum and time travel back to the timber industry's very beginnings in colonial times. From here we’ll take a detour to Rainbow Beach, before making our way to Maryborough through quaint coastal towns. Once we’ve checked into our accommodation they’ll be time to relax before dinner where you can get acquainted with other travellers.
Day 2 - Saturday 26 May 2012
Maryborough Sights (B, MT)
After breakfast discover all things Mary on the “Tea with Mary” tour, including a visit to Bond Store and Customs House Museum, finishing up with a delightful morning tea at a heritage cafe. Stop by Gatakers Artspace, a heritage listed warehouse transformed into an art gallery, for a peek at the exhibitions. While there, stroll through Portside Passage, a landscaped lane with works of art that reflect Maryborough’s rich history. Enjoy lunch (own expense) at one of the many cafes or pubs before embarking on a city highlights coach tour.
Late afternoon, head off to the heritage Portside precinct for the Lamplight Bazaar to relive days gone by. Costumed characters, torchlight tours, entertainment and old fashioned food and craft barrows help to recreate the atmosphere of a once thriving port from 150 years ago. Enjoy some culinary delights from one of the stalls for dinner (own expense) before taking a themed tour of your choosing - the Night Watchman's tour, Night at the Museum tour or The Portside Pub tour.
Day 3 - Sunday 27 May 2012
Maryborough Sights (B, L)
Enjoy a wonderful Sunday morning amid the many sights and sounds of Maryborough’s beguiling Queens Park. The music of brass bands drifts from the graceful old rotunda while the unique notes of a calliope echo across the park. A miniature steam train meanders through the park, past the fountain and a grand old Banyan Fig. Hear the boom of Maryborough’s famous time cannon when the Town Crier fires it off at 11am. Or take “A Sunday Stroll” with Mary through the heritage listed Queens Park.
Experience the captivating sights and architecture of Maryborough from a different perspective with a one hour cruise on the Mary River. From the deck of 'The Mary' keep a watch for wildlife as you enjoy entertaining commentary as you sale past the historic docklands, heritage buildings and stately homes with landscaped gardens rolling down to the riverbanks.
Lunch is a laid back affair - sausage sizzle anyone? Afterwards we take a look inside one of Maryborough’s historic homes - "Mavis Bank". It's a living museum full of furniture and collectables, preserved in a time capsule spanning three centuries from 1620 to 1920.
In the afternoon, we say farewell to (Mary)borough as we head back home.
A Weekend With Mary includes all touring, accommodation and most meals. Departures from Toowoomba and Brisbane. From $535 per person twin share. Phone 1 300 555 899 to book.





AN EVENING AT VELVET WATERS













