Oakhurst Travel Guide
Maryborough
Popular places to visit
Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Maryborough. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum
Spread over three floors, this comprehensive historical museum showcases fascinating military paraphernalia dating from the Boer War to the present.
Mary Poppins Statue
You can find out about the history of Maryborough with a visit to Mary Poppins Statue. Wander the riverfront and gardens while you're in the area.
Customs House Interpretive Centre
Browse this captivating museum in Maryborough’s historic portside district, which was once the first stop for all goods and settlers arriving in Australia.
Queens Park
Lush greenery borders the serene walkways of this heritage-listed park, which overlooks the Mary River in the city’s historic portside district.
Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
Meet the animals who call Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary home during your trip to Maryborough. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Oakhurst
McNevin's Maryborough Motel
Amazing location walking distance to shops and tourist sights. We will being staying at McNevins whenever we travel to Maryborough.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort
Very Good
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Ned Kelly's Motel
Clean room with cold air conditioning. I was disappointed with not having bowls/plates & cutlery though. Apparently you had to request which I did not see that information when booking online until I had arrived late with my kids amd resd it in the envelope. I then tried to get some bowls/ spoons ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Main Street Motel
Large room with very comfortable beds and good bathroom. Kitchenette had everything you could want and a full size fridge. The location was excellent for shops and 10 minutes to the beach. Small pool which was sparking clean. A table and chairs just outside was nice for a sunset drink. A very friendly ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay
The staff were very lovely and welcoming
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Woolshed Eco Lodge
Location was close walk to beach, streets were dark on walk home. Very friendly staff. Our room did not look like the online pics, I thought we would have a little cabin-like room however we had a room in a shared building so was loud in the morning due to traffic.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakhurst
Maryborough West
Maryborough West might not have many top sights, but Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre and Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Baddow
While Baddow may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Portside and Station Square Shopping Centre.
Tinana
Travellers like the riverfront in Tinana, and Police Paddock Conservation Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Aldershot
While Aldershot isn't home to many top sights, Aldershot Park and Baddow Island Conservation Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Maryborough
If you're spending some time in Central Maryborough, Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum and Mary Poppins Statue are top sights worth seeing.
St Helens
While there might not be top attractions in St Helens, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre and Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum.
