Settled in 1847 and proclaimed a City in 1905, Maryborough was the port for wool, timber and sugar industries and the supply centre for the Gympie goldfields.  Maryborough has a significant historical precinct and became a City of regional influence. With golden memories of the past, a bright future, modern facilities. Maryborough is some 3 hours drive north of Brisbane with a population of 26,000 is the dominant commercial centre for the surrounding local government areas of Woocoo; Tiaro and Hervey Bay .  Fraser Island, the largest sand based island in the world and the world heritage listed national park; the wilderness areas, unique freshwater lakes, coloured sands, rainforest streams, shipwrecks and 140km of untouched ocean beaches, exhibiting protected flora and fauna, make Fraser Island an International tourist destination.

Details of the city and its attractions can be found at http://www.maryborough.qld.gov.au/

Details of accommodation and holidays in the region can be found at

http://www.hervey.com.au/

http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/fraser_coast/maryborough.cfm

Accommodation options.
The Arkana Motel offers competitors a 10% discount on rates - and possibly more discounts for groups.  
Tel: (07) 4121 2261 FREE CALL - 1800 46 14 18 http://www.arkanamotel.com.au/            
Email:  arkana01@bigpond.net.au  

The Lamington Hotel/Motel.  New rooms from $55 per single and old rooms from $35.
Tel: (07)4121 3295 http://www.dkd.net/maryboro/lammy/index.html

The Wallace Motel and Caravan Park.  Tent and caravan site, cabins and motel units.
Tel: (07)4121 3970 http://www.wallacecaravanpark.com.au/ 

The Royal Centrepoint Rooms from $60 per single per night to $110 for five.
Tel: (07)4121 2241 http://www.dkd.net/maryboro/centrepoint

The Maryborough Caravan Park. Tent, caravan site, and cabins
Tel: (07)4121 6379

The Mineral Sands Motel. Rooms from $65 per single per night to $110 for five.
Tel: (07)4121 2366 http://www.mineralsand.com.au/

   Dane Cavanagh