Maryborough

Maryborough is a town along the Mary River in Fraser Coast Regional Council, about 255 kilometers (158 miles) north of Brisbane. The town spreads along the riverbank, with residential neighborhoods, shops, and administrative buildings covering several square kilometers.

The settlement began in 1847 when George Furber set up a wool depot on the riverbank. Five years later, official land sales started and the town grew into a port for immigrants from Europe.

The river shapes the town layout, and locals use its banks for walking and fishing. Brick buildings from the 19th century line the main streets, reflecting the era when ships from Europe docked here.

The Bruce Highway runs directly through the region and connects the town with Brisbane to the south and Rockhampton to the north. Local bus services run regularly within the town and to surrounding Fraser Coast communities.

The Mary River turtle lives only in the waters of this river and is sometimes called the punk turtle because of its algae hairstyle. Divers and snorkelers occasionally spot them in calmer river sections.

Location: Queensland

Location: Fraser Coast Region

Inception: 1847

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Shares border with: Tinana, Granville, Maryborough West, Island Plantation, Aldershot, St Helens, Bidwill

Website: http://visitmaryborough.info

GPS coordinates: -25.53750,152.70194

Latest update: December 13, 2025 20:00