Discover Fraser Coast Regional

When planning a trip to Fraser Coast Regional, it helps to decide first what you want to focus on: Nearby options include nature trails and scenery on K’gari, the Banksia Track and a barge trip from River Heads; Maryborough adds a mural trail, a museum and a weekly market. If you’re looking for hotels, you can consider these different kinds of excursions to decide which activities will shape your stay. Outdoor experiences, culture in the city and the trip to K’gari can be planned separately.

Nature trails and scenery on K’gari

In the Fraser Coast Regional area, K’gari has short boardwalks through rainforest, walking paths beside a lake and longer hiking trails across a sand dune. There are several types of trails to choose from: short boardwalks, walks by the water and longer hikes. The island’s natural features include long beaches, cliffs of coloured sand, natural sandblows, rocky headlands, and freshwater lakes and streams. Before visiting, check the latest visitor information from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

The Banksia Track and its boardwalk

The Banksia Track is also nearby. It is an easy walking track with wildflowers, tea tree forests, tall cabbage palms and a diverse birdlife. At the start of the track, an 800-metre wheelchair-accessible boardwalk passes through a Melaleuca wetland. The stated length includes the return journey; wheelchair accessibility applies to this boardwalk. Check the latest park alerts before visiting.

Mary to Bay Rail Trail: sections and development

The Mary to Bay Rail Trail is a shared trail for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders between Maryborough and Hervey Bay. Once complete, it is expected to be around 48 kilometres long; a substantial portion is already in place. This includes the Mobility Corridor between Urangan Pier and Nikenbah, a section between Piggford Lane and Walligan Trailhead, and the newly completed section from Takura to almost Colton. Further development is underway. When planning an outing, it is important to distinguish the proposed total length when complete from the sections that are already available.

Maryborough: murals, museum and market

The Maryborough Mural Trail is two kilometres long, spans ten city blocks and can be walked in sections or as a continuous route. You can walk the whole route in one go or plan to cover individual sections. The Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum displays 7,000 objects relating to military and colonial history. Another option for a visit to the city is the Maryborough City Markets: they take place every Thursday morning in the Central Business District and are attended by locals and visitors. If you plan to visit the market, check the date in advance.

Take the barge to K’gari

The barge trip from River Heads to Kingfisher Bay or Wanggoolba Creek takes 50 minutes. For your day-trip planning, check the operator’s latest timetable before departure, as transport details may change depending on the operator and conditions.

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