Maryborough

What a great place!

Lots of heritage buildings that seem to have miraculously escaped the wreckers ball.

The well preserved area by the river is refered to as '' Portside''.

Annie and I were both impressed with Rockhampton's riverside heritage area but Maryborough outshines it by far with a cluster of buildings covering a couple waterfront streets.

Maryborough was at one time the second largest immigration port in Australia.

It's also is famous for it's shipyards, Walker & Co that built a lot of warships for the R.A.N during the World War 2.

They also built the first steam loco in Queensland, the "Mary Ann'' in 1873. The one in the picture is a replica.

The council here, assisted by what must be a very dedicated bunch of volunteers have done a tremendous job of preserving the town's history.

Annie and I are going on a guided tour of the town's heritage buildings tomorrow and self drive tour of the town the following day.

Lots of photo opportunities in this town!