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39 Masterpieces, One Trail: Explore Maryborough’s Arty Streetscape
Picture: Frank Lawrence – located 106 Wharf Street (side wall).
The Essentials
Where: All across Maryborough's CBD. Collect a Mural Trail Map from the Visitor Information Centre at City Hall, Kent Street.
When: Every day
Cost: FREE!
The Maryborough Mural Trail brings the city’s history and creativity to life with 39 stunning murals waiting to be explored.
Picture: Frank Lawrence – located 106 Wharf Street (side wall).
Pictures: Maryborough School of Arts Building (home to the Historical Society Museum) 2025 vs Circa 1900
(On tablet device, tap on pic for 1900 pic, tap off pic to return to 2025)
The Essentials
Where: All across Maryborough's CBD. Collect a Mural Trail Map from the Visitor Information Centre at City Hall, Kent Street.
When: Every day
Cost: FREE!
A vibrant walking tour showcasing art, history, and culture in vivid colour
39 murals tell the city’s stories through bold colours and clever details
Maryborough’s Mural Trail isn’t just a walk through the city; it’s a journey through time, celebrated with a Silver Award in the Grey Nomads Street Art Awards 2022. This collection of 39 striking murals splashes history, culture, and creativity across the streets, offering an immersive way to connect with the city’s rich heritage.
Begin your adventure at the Maryborough Visitor Information Centre in City Hall on Kent Street, where you can pick up a trail map. From there, the city becomes your gallery, with each mural showcasing unique stories—from shipbuilding triumphs to native wildlife and the larger-than-life characters that have shaped Maryborough.
The murals, crafted by talented local artists, are more than visually impressive; they bring Maryborough’s history to life in a way that’s fresh, fun, and undeniably captivating. Bold colours, intricate details, and playful storytelling ensure there’s something new to notice with every glance.
Many of the characters from Mary Poppins' are captured in this mural. A tree with 17 cherries represents the address, 17 Cherry Tree Lane, where Mary works for the Banks family.
The trail is perfect for all ages, whether you’re a history buff, an art enthusiast, or just looking for a leisurely stroll. Signposted stops make navigation simple, while nearby cafés invite you to take a breather and enjoy a relaxing cuppa.
For locals and visitors alike, the Maryborough Mural Trail is a must-do experience that turns history into art and streets into stories. So, grab your walking shoes, charge your camera, and get ready to discover why this trail is an award-winning celebration of Maryborough’s unique character.
The Maryborough Mural Trail brings the city’s history and creativity to life with 39 stunning murals waiting to be explored.
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