Maryborough's Finest Motel
46 Ferry Street
Maryborough 4650
Queensland. Australia

Phone: (07) 4121 2261
Freecall: 1800 461 418

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Special 5 day / 4 night Holiday Package for the over 50's! Available to individuals, couples and groups.

First class tours, coaches, meals and accommodation.

Experience the charm of a by-gone era in Maryborough, Queensland. Settled in 1847, Maryborough is one of Queensland's oldest provincial cities. It is located three hours north of Brisbane with a population of 26,000.

Today, Maryborough is widely recognised for the abundant examples of colonial and Queenslander architecture, majestic public buildings and beautiful gardens. Much of the city's character has been preserved in these classic buildings. These interesting attractions are packed into this tour.

Monday: Arrive by Tilt Train or bus and meet your tour leader and 'Mary Heritage', the town's ambassador in period costume, at the station. You will begin your tour by going to the Wookkoo Story Walk in an air-conditioned coach and walking through the sculptures, water feature and unique artworks. Then on to the Arkana Motel where you will be staying in air-conditioned luxuriously furnished rooms.

Tuesday: After breakfast, participate in a guided walking tour with 'Mary Heritage'of the Maryborough City Centre. Enjoy morning tea at Mary Delicious - an old time lolly shop. Visit the Wharf Street Heritage Precinct which includes the local art gallery, Customs House Museum, Bond Store Museum and the Maryborough Military Museum.

Enjoy free time over lunch in the heart of Maryborough. After lunch take a guided bus tour of the city, finishing with afternoon tea and a tour of 'Mavisbank', a colonial home. Return to Arkana Motel.

Wednesday: After breakfast take a guided bus tour of Hervey Bay and surrounding areas. Take a walk through the Arkarra Tea Gardens finishing with morning tea in one of the bures. Visit such places as Visit the Marina and enjoy lunch at the Hervey Bay Boat Club. Visit Brooklyn House, a beautifully restored 1890's Queenslander in Howard for a tour and afternoon tea. Return to Arkana Motel.

Thursday: After breakfast visit the Maryborough Heritage Markets. Take a trip on the 'Mary Ann' steam train through Queens Park and then board 'The Mary' and enjoy a River Cruise down the Mary River with morning tea. Enjoy free time over lunch in the heart of Maryborough. Visit Brennan & Geraghty's Store Museum and a local antique shop. Tour Rosehill on the River, Maryborough's oldest home, partaking in a wine and cheese tasting.

Friday: Visit Backstage at The Brolga Theatre, then we take you to the train or bus station for your return trip home.

Cost: $495.00 per person Twin Share. $575.00 per person Single.

* Subject to change and availability. Breakfast, morning, afternoon teas and dinners provided.

Tour dates - 2009
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16th - 20th
20th - 25th (fully booked)
18th - 22nd
15th - 19th
20th - 24th
17th - 21st
14th - 18th
19th - 23rd
16th - 20th
Getting to Maryborough.

On Mondays, the Tilt Train departs Brisbane at 11:00am and arrives at Maryborough West at 2:35pm. On Fridays, the Tilt Train departs Maryborough West at 11:05am and arrives back in Brisbane at 2:40pm.

Fly into the Fraser Coast on Virgin Blue. Depart Sydney Monday morning at 11.35am. Arrive Fraser Coast 1.20pm and on your return depart Fraser Coast 1.55pm and arrive Sydney 3.40pm.

Deposit Policy.
A $50.00 non-refundable deposit per person is required at time of booking with balance due two weeks before tour.
Cancellation Policy.
A minimum of two weeks notice is required for cancellations.

Call us now on (07) 4121 2261 to reserve your place .... or Freecall - 1800 461 418

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