Oakhurst Travel Guide
Maryborough
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum
Spread over three floors, this comprehensive historical museum showcases fascinating military paraphernalia dating from the Boer War to the present.
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.
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.
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
Very friendly staff. Seamless check-in. Room was spotless
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay
Lovely place, shame i couldnt stay any longer
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Woolshed Eco Lodge
Clean good amenities friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Beach Hound (pets welcome)
The beach hound has great access to the beach and our kids had a fun time exploring at low tide and swimming at high tide. The house itself however we thought was poorly maintained, in dire need of a deep clean. The queen bed was terribly squeaky, the airconditioning unit smelly and covered in mould ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hervey Bay Resort
Room clean and well presented. Bathroom stocked good. Hot water excessively hot and required caution when using. Bath/shower had a high step in and out and needs an assistance handle on wall for safety. Amenities meet all our needs. Staff on call as needed.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Arkana Motel
The room was in ordinary condition. The bathroom light did not work. In the main room only 1 of the 2 lights worked, timber carpentary needed repairing and there were some renovations happening in other rooms. Staff did chec on us the first night and said they were going to fix the next day this ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oakhurst
Maryborough West
Maryborough West might not have many top sights, but Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre and Mary Poppins Statue 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 Brolga Theatre and Convention 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, Mary Poppins Statue and Customs House Interpretive Centre 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 Portside.
