Name: Maryborough Visitor Information Centre (accredited)
Address: City Hall, 388 Kent Street, Maryborough QLD 4650
Phone: (07) 4190 5722
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Maryborough / Fraser Coast Hinterland / Great Sandy Strait
What Area It Caters For
1. Maryborough City (Primary Area)
- Heritage streetscapes and colonial architecture
- Military and ANZAC history precincts
- Mary Poppins attractions and themed trails
- Museums, galleries and cultural venues
- Riverside parks, markets and walking trails
2. Hervey Bay (Major Regional Link)
- Beaches, esplanade and marina precinct
- Whale‑watching tours (seasonal)
- Access to K’gari via River Heads
- Coastal accommodation and dining
3. Tiaro & Hinterland Villages
- Tiaro township and historic buildings
- Rural drives and farm‑gate produce
- Access to forestry areas and country pubs
4. Great Sandy Strait & Coastal Communities
- Boonooroo, Tuan and Maaroom
- Fishing, boating and birdwatching
- Mangrove ecosystems and marine park areas
5. K’gari (Fraser Island) – Mainland Support
- Barge information and access via River Heads
- QPWS updates, safety briefings and touring advice
- Guidance for Lake McKenzie, Central Station, 75 Mile Beach and Champagne Pools
6. Fraser Coast Hinterland
- Small rural towns including Howard, Torbanlea and Burrum District
- Burrum Coast National Park
- Heritage trails and quiet country touring routes
Services Provided
- Regional maps, brochures and heritage trail guides
- Tour bookings (heritage tours, river cruises, Fraser Coast attractions)
- K’gari access information, barge schedules and national park updates
- Accommodation and dining recommendations
- Event information (markets, festivals, heritage days)
- Local history interpretation and cultural information
- Public amenities and visitor rest facilities
Summary
The Maryborough Visitor Information Centre is the heritage hub of the Fraser Coast, supporting visitors exploring Maryborough’s historic precincts, Tiaro and the hinterland, the Great Sandy Strait coastal villages, and providing essential mainland information for travellers heading to K’gari. Its location within City Hall makes it a central starting point for discovering the region’s cultural, historical and natural attractions.