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Bundaberg
A four
hour
drive
from
Brisbane,
Bundaberg
is situated
on the
banks
of the
Burnett
River.
The
town
is the
centre
of Queensland's
southern
sugar
belt
for
3 000
square
miles
of the
Central
Burnett
agriculture
district.
The
mills
produce
15%
of the
state
crop
and
the
sugar
terminal
can
store
a massive
316
000
tones.
The
town
is the
home
of Bundaberg
Rum
as well
as being
a popular
choice
for
deep
sea
fishing.Giant
sea
turtles
may
be seen
laying
their
eggs
at the
Mon
Repos
Rookery
during
summer.
Gladstone
The
Gladstone
Region
covers
an area
that
is as
unique
as it
is diverse
with
a excellent
range
of attractions
and
beauty.
The
region
includes
the
beachside
towns
of Boyne
Island
and
Tannum
Sands,
the
majestic
freshwater
Lake
Awoonga
and
the
last
surfing
beach
on the
east
coast
is at
Agnes
Water
and
Town
of 1770.
Gladstone's
uniqueness
centres
around
its
harmonic
blend
of tourism
and
major
industry.
Gladstone
is also
the
gateway
to Heron
Island
either
by air
or launch.
Hervey
Bay
The
seaside
resorts
of Pialba,
Scarness,
Torquay
and
Urangan
offer
some
of the
finest
fishing
grounds
on the
Queensland
coast.
There
is a
memorial
to Flinders,
who
landed
close
by in
1799,
at Daymon
park
overlooking
Fraser
Island.
Biloela
This
small
farming
town
provides
accommodation
for
many
workers
from
the
nearby
Callide
coal
mine.
The
mine
yields
2.4
million
tonnes
of coal
a year
for
the
Callide
B Power
Station.
The
Callide
Dam
provides
a great
spot
for
a swim
or fishing
for
yellowbelly.
MaryBorough
Maryborough's
special
charm
is best
discovered
through
the
city's
Heritage
Walk,
which
takes
in 28
key
historical
buildings
in the
central
business
district.
For
a longer
look
at the
city's
architectural
jewels,
a Driving
Tour
covers
nearly
80 buildings,
historical
sites
and
points
of interest,
providing
a fascinating
picture
of the
yesteryear
of this
delightful
city.
Both
tours
have
been
designed
to take
under
two
hours
and
include
some
of the
best
examples
of Queensland's
distinctive
architectural
styles.
Baddow
House,
one
of Maryborough's
historic
homes,
has
been
restored
to its
former
splendour,
fully
furnished
with
authentic
period
pieces
and
is open
daily
for
tours
and
Devonshire
teas.
The
original
township
site
is on
the
heritage
trails,
with
information
boards
displaying
the
scale
and
features
of the
first
township
(1847-55).
The
Wharf
St precinct
retains
many
of Maryborough's
early
buildings
and
an atmosphere
of old
world
charm.
A stroll
around
its
historic
buildings
or a
drink
in one
of the
pubs
will
bring
back
echoes
of bygone
days
of sailing
ships,
greasy
wool,
and
bewildered
immigrants.
Stepping
into
Brennan
and
Geraghty's
Store
in like
stepping
into
a time
capsule,
where
the
atmosphere
of early
Queensland
general
stores
still
lives.
Recently
restored
by the
National
Trust,
the
store
is open
daily.
The
Port
of Maryborough
Bond
Store
Heritage
Museum
is part
of the
precinct,
and
houses
a visitor
centre
and
museum
for
visitors
and
locals
alike.
Heritage
Market
Day
held
every
Thursday
incorporates
the
firing
of the
"Time
Cannon"
at 1pm,
supervised
by the
Town
Crier
and
"Mary
Heritage",
the
city's
ambassadors
who
epitomise
the
grace
and
elegance
of a
time
gone
by.
The
Heritage
Markets
offer
a range
of goods
as varied
as the
number
of stalls,
from
art
and
craft
to home-made
baked
goods
and
fresh
produce,
with
a host
of colourful
characters,
entertainment
and
fun
for
the
family.
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