Original Maryborough Town Site

The Original Maryborough Town Site is a heritage site along the Mary River in Queensland that preserves the layout of the 1848 settlement. Visible on the open land are building foundations, graves, and archaeological remains that tell of the early colonial occupation.

The settlement was founded in 1848 and developed until 1856 as an important port for wool and timber export. The community later relocated to a more accessible location, leaving the original site behind.

The remains show how early European settlers organized their lives and what objects they used daily. The arrangement of foundations and graves reveals the social structures of those early years.

The site is located about four kilometers northwest of present-day Maryborough and can be visited as a walking destination. The open location allows easy exploration, though no special preparations or equipment are required.

The abandoned site remained undeveloped for many years and allows archaeologists to study the layouts and building styles of the early colonial period. Artifacts like household items offer rare insights into the daily lives of those first inhabitants.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -25.52530,152.67210

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03