For those who want to enjoy the beautiful Queensland coast, Maryborough Downtown is a fantastic place to start. Visit our Hertz offices here at Maryborough Downtown to pick up your rental car before venturing off to explore the Fraser Coast.
With tropical temperatures and sunshine all year round, there has never been a better time to visit the area here. Whether you’re staying close to town, or you’re off to explore Hervey Bay, the Fraser Coast, or even further afield into north Queensland, you’ll have a great trip thanks to your Hertz rental car.
Explore the town of Maryborough with Hertz
Maryborough has a rich and vibrant history that you’ll likely want to explore while staying in the town.
As you drive around Maryborough, make sure to look up and admire the buildings. Throughout the town is classic Queensland architecture that dates back to the 1800s; a marked contrast from the buildings that line bigger cities, like Brisbane for example.
There are plenty of museums that illustrate the history of Maryborough. Visit the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum, which boasts the largest collection of military memorabilia in Australia outside of Canberra. Maryborough is a special place in the military history of Australia; this is because it is the birthplace of Duncan Chapman, who was the first ANZAC to reach land in Gallipoli in World War One. You can learn about his story both at the museum and at the Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial.
Festivals transform this town into a lively and exciting place. For food fanatics, make sure to visit during the Relish Food and Wine Festival. Bring your appetite and make sure your palette is clean, because you’ll want to taste all the gourmet flavours of the countryside at this delicious festival. The festival takes place in June each year.
Another key time to visit the town of Maryborough is during the Mary Poppins Festival. This annual event will transport you back to your childhood and is the perfect place to visit with family. Delight in the magic as the storybook comes alive in real life, with the Great Nanny Challenge and Chimney Sweep Dash being two of the favourite events of the festival. The festival takes place in July each year.
There’s something magical about the Fraser Coast.
Known as the world’s whale watching capital, Hervey Bay sits along the Fraser Coast shoreline. With plenty of untouched, unspoilt nature, it’s the perfect place to stop as you journey along the east coast of Queensland. Hervey Bay is actually the world’s first World Whale Heritage Site, which demonstrates the significance of the area in terms of whale conservation and protection. Pay attention to the seas as the humpbacks journey past on their annual migration, or head out on a boat tour and witness the gentle giants up close.
There’s also the magnificent Fraser Island just off the Fraser Coast, which you can access from Hervey Bay. Walk through the ancient rainforests that’ll tower over you as you explore this wondrous sand island. With over 100 freshwater lakes, including the beautiful Lake Mackenzie, and plenty of beach highways to drive across, there are so many adventures to be had on Fraser Island. Book an eco-adventure tour while holidaying on the mainland, and enjoy a tropical break when you’re here.
Maryborough Downtown is your gateway to tropical Queensland. Experience the heritage and history of the town itself, before taking a road trip in your Hertz rental car along the Fraser Coast. Visit Hervey Bay and marvel at the Humpback Highway off the coast before taking a trip to Fraser Island. It’ll be a memorable break, that’s for sure! We can’t wait to welcome you here soon, at Hertz Maryborough Downtown.
