Queensland Tourist Region
Olds Engineering is an ongoing business in Maryborough established after William Olds returned to Australia at the close of World War II, with light engineering and the manufacture of OHV marine and stationary engines. The business was closed during the depression and William worked under his house on the corner of North St and Ferry … Read more
The park was established in 1921 and named Coronation Park in 1937 in commemoration of the coronation of King George VI. It was renamed to Elizabeth Park in 1954 to coincide with the visit of Queen Elizabeth II before changing its name again to Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens in 1961, with 4,000 rose bushes donated … Read more
The Wide Bay Hospitals Museum in Maryborough have been researching Maryborough’s early public hospitals since 1991, collating documents, photos, building plans, and old medical equipment. The Wide Bay Hospitals Museum Society (WBHMS) was formed when the hospital boards were disbanded in 1991, deciding to preserve the history starting in the late 1850s. The Maryborough Hospital … Read more
Benarkin State Forest is on the D’Aguilar Hwy west of Kilcoy before getting to Blackbutt. The Benarkin township is on the northern edge of the entrance to Benarkin State Forest. At the entry road from D’Aguilar Hwy, there is a day use area. The area is basic with not much there, though there is a covered … Read more
Bamboo Land is a nursery and parklands landscaped with bamboo and other plants. The gardens span over around 10 acres with walkways through the variety of bamboo displayed. Started as a hobby in 1990 by Klas Nilsson. Over the years more and more species were added to the collection with over 100 species of clumping … Read more
