Fraser Coast South Burnett Region Guides Attractions Events in Queensland

Did you know that in 1875, the Fraser Coast Show Society commenced operations, right around the time that Cobb & Co were expanding their coach runs into Queensland. Eventually, there were regular runs between Kilkivan and Maryborough, delivering mail and transporting people and goods. Cobb & Co ceased its Queensland operations but the Fraser Coast Show Society continues on and is celebrating Q150 with a re-enactment of the coach run.

The Gambling Community Benefit Fund has awarded funding to the Show Society for a Cobb & Co Coach re-enactment later this year, to take place on the weekend of the 19 and 20 December. "Planning is well and truly underway for the project to take place" said Martine Britton, Executive Officer of the Fraser Coast Show Society. "The route is finalised and will see the coach and four horses mostly on a beaten track rather than on the highway."

The Fraser Coast Cultural Festival starts with a Parade of Nations at 10.00 a.m., with performers and local groups in costume, intermingled with local bands. After the opening ceremony by local dignitaries and consuls of some of the countries represented, performances will start at 11.00 a.m. and go on until 5.30 p.m. There are cultural performances on two stages, children's stage and a band stage as well as roving performers. High quality cultural performers come from all over Australia intermingled with local talent. The Children's stage will have entertainment for children of all ages, including local schools. There will be an International food-court and other food and craft stalls.

The Greatest Agricultural Show on Earth can be seen at the annual Fraser Coast Show. Attendees will enjoy the pavilion exhibits and displays where you can see the best photography to pineapples, award winning budgies to baked fruit cakes, awesome quilts to quirky stilt walkers. There are bucking broncos, both real and mechanical. An array of international cuisine as well as the traditional Dagwood dogs forms part of the atmosphere and charm of the Show. Thrilling and tame rides, performances, woodchop, horse events, it is all there, every May for you to enjoy at the Fraser Coast Show. See you there. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact the office.

The Friday the 13th Bike Gathering will commence gathering from mid afternoon at the Grand Hotel Goomeri, with registration and lunch from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. At 1.00 p.m. they will ride from Goomeri to the venue and destination the Dusty Hill Winery - an interesting back country road ride away from Goomeri. Arrive around 1.30 to 2.00 p.m. and establish camp - yes boys and girls it’s a camp situation. For those who have vans, buses and the like they have a spot for you.

There will be continuous entertainment from 2.00 p.m. through to the early hours, with a varied dinner menu on offer, plenty of booze, and some surprises that will put a smile on your face. There will be promotions throughout the event and breakfast for everyone in the morning. Eat as much as you like and depart whenever you feel up to it.

Experience a night that combines a delightfully eerie experience, a touch of theatre, a glance into history with spooky tales and a progressive three-course dinner with Ghostly Tours and Tales of the Port of Maryborough.

The adventure takes in historic homes, museums and the Old Maryborough Cemetery for a guided torchlight tour to hear mysterious and interesting tales of Maryborough's pioneering past. Guests are advised to keep their wits about them, as the Cemetery tour could have some surprises!

The Ghostly Tours and Tales adventure is a joint initiative of the Maryborough City Council, the Maryborough District Family History Society, Rosehill Homestead and tourism industry members.

Kilkivan Great Hose Ride Incorporated, was founded in 1986 with the principal objective being, to conduct a horse riding event where riders of all ages and ability could enjoy a leisurely trail ride through the most beautiful scenic bushland Kilkivan could offer, and at 4.00 p.m. ride down the main street of Kilkivan for the Grant Street Parade. 1,200 riders enjoy every moment and talk about it for days.

Five trail rides are on the go around region, food and entertainment is available Saturday night at the Showgrounds in Kilkivan and with four bands. There are many 'cutting the rug' in the street on Saturday, whilst the rides are on, street stalls with local wineries, olives, cafes, wares, poets, country themes and many more showing off the townships talents! Be sure to come along, have a weekend away, and enjoy the scenery, concert, entertainment and stalls. Fun for all!!

Mary Poppins mania hits Maryborough, Queensland each July as the city celebrates in outlandish style its magnificent heritage and its unique connection to the world's most famous nanny. The festival is the only event of its kind in the world, and is in honour of Mary Poppins author Pamela Lyndon Travers, who was born above a bank building in Maryborough in 1899.

This year’s festival offers a magical day of entertainment including street theatre, music, artists and traditional family fun set in Maryborough's magnificent historical Portside precinct.

Surround yourself with glorious colonial architecture, outstanding museum displays, riverside dining, markets and magnificent parkland activities.

Enter the Mullet Throwing and Prawn Eating Competitions when you attend the Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival - a full day of family entertainment, free activities, music, food, cold and hot seafood and other assorted delicious things to keep you going. Various activities and competitions are held throughout the day. Fashion Parades, belly dancing and music will keep your toes tapping while wandering along looking at the fishing information and market stalls dotted amongst the parklands.

One of the most popular attractions is the helicopter joy flights over the extensive waterways. Camel and pony rides, Laser Tag and much more for the children while the cooking demonstrations and the Beer Tent, motor bike and veteran car displays appeal to the parents.

Don't miss the boat, outboard and trailer raffle drawn at 4.30 p.m.

It’s that time again, when Australians can quench their thirst for history, drinks and weird and wacky fun on the World's Greatest Pub Crawl, hosted by Maryborough's historic pubs.

It's a chance to make international history, as Maryborough attempts its sixth assault on the Guinness World Record for the largest ever pub crawl, trying to beat its own record of over 3,000 pub crawlers set last year. “Crawlers” must sink at least one drink – alcoholic or not – in at least 10 pubs in seven hours to qualify. Official "crawl cards" are stamped at each pub before the results are sent to record officials. Dressing up in crazy costumes puts participants in with the chance to win great prizes.