Maryborough

• Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum – Showcasing military memorabilia and colonial history.

• Mary Poppins Statue & Story Bank – Celebrating P.L. Travers, with interactive exhibits.

• Portside Heritage Precinct – Historic buildings and museums along the river.

• Queens Park – A beautifully maintained heritage-listed park.

• Mary Ann Steam Train – A replica steam train offering rides along the riverbank.

Hervey Bay

• Whale Watching Tours – World-renowned tours (July to November).

• Urangan Pier – A historic 868-meter pier for fishing and walking.

• Wetside Water Park – Free water play areas for families.

• Reefworld Aquarium – An all-natural aquarium featuring marine life touch tanks.

• Botanic Gardens – Tropical plants, orchid house, and peaceful walking paths.

• Esplanade – Coastal pathway with cafes, shops, and beach access.

Fraser Island (K'gari)

• Lake McKenzie – Iconic freshwater lake with clear waters and white silica sands.

• 75 Mile Beach – A highway-like beach featuring the Maheno Shipwreck and Eli Creek.

• Indian Head – A rocky outcrop with panoramic ocean views.

• Central Station – A historic forestry site with rainforest boardwalks.

• Champagne Pools – Natural rock pools perfect for safe saltwater swimming.

• Lake Wabby – A stunning perched lake surrounded by sand dunes.

Childers

• Paragon Theatre – Restored 1920s cinema still in use.

• Snakes Downunder Reptile Park & Zoo – Family-friendly wildlife park.

• Childers Historical Complex – Preserving the town’s pioneering history.

• Flying High Bird Park – One of Australia’s largest free-flight aviaries.

• Brierley Wines – A local boutique winery offering tastings.

Bundaberg

• Bundaberg Rum Distillery – Famous rum tours and tastings.

• Mon Repos Turtle Centre – Turtle encounters (nesting and hatching season: Nov–March).

• Bundaberg Botanic Gardens – 27 hectares of gardens and themed areas.

• Hinkler Hall of Aviation – Honoring pioneer aviator Bert Hinkler.

• Alexandra Park Zoo – A small, free zoo with native animals.

• Baldwin Swamp Environment Park – Great for birdwatching and nature walks.

Walks and Bird Watching - Over 100 Bird Species have been spotted at the Cheery Nomad

• Fraser Island Great Walk – A 90 km trek through rainforest, sand dunes, and lakes.

• Dundowran Conservation Park (Hervey Bay) – Birdwatching trails through wetlands and forest.

• Arkarra Lagoons (Hervey Bay) – Easy walking paths with excellent birdlife around freshwater lagoons.

• Booral Road Wetlands (Hervey Bay) – Spot migratory birds in this important habitat.

• Maryborough Heritage Walk – A self-guided walk through historic streets and buildings.

• Vernon Conservation Park (Hervey Bay) – Bushwalking with opportunities to see wallabies and birds.

• Baldwin Swamp Environment Park (Bundaberg) – Well-maintained paths and a haven for waterbirds and other wildlife.

• Russo Nature Park (Childers) – A quiet nature reserve with walking trails and birdwatching spots.

• Mount Walsh National Park (near Maryborough) – Challenging hikes with rewarding views and diverse bird species.

• Burrum Coast National Park – Coastal walks and varied bird habitats, including mangroves and heathlands.