Island Plantation Travel Guide
Maryborough
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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.
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.
Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum
Spread over three floors, this comprehensive historical museum showcases fascinating military paraphernalia dating from the Boer War to the present.
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.
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.
Police Paddock Conservation Park
Explore the great outdoors at Police Paddock Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Maryborough. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Island Plantation
Mantra Hervey Bay
Pool closed. Zero WiFi in our room. Room has not been updated in decades.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Friendly staff and clean room.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
McNevin's Maryborough Motel
Great stay, hot water was not available un Roim 1
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
Ramada Hervey Bay
Small and bijou. Short walk to the front and the marina shops/restaurants. Gentlemen, at the reception, very helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Room was very clean and staff were very obliging
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
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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 Customs House Interpretive Centre.
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 Station Square Shopping Centre and Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre.
Central Maryborough
If you're spending some time in Central Maryborough, Station Square Shopping Centre and Customs House Interpretive Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Maryborough West
Maryborough West might not have many top sights, but Station Square Shopping Centre and Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
