Ghosts of Old Maryborough

When The Lantern Is Lit

Maryborough may appear calm by day — a beautiful colonial river port with grand old buildings, wide streets, and a proud history shaped by ships, trade, and the Mary River. But like many towns built on fortune, hardship, and tragedy, its past has left behind more than just stories.

Some say it left behind echoes.

Welcome to The Ghosts of Old Maryborough, a self-guided walking tour that explores the darker corners of this historic Queensland town. Along the way you’ll visit the wharf where sailors once arrived from distant seas, the grand buildings that watched over a thriving port, and the quiet streets where whispers of the past are said to linger.

Your guide tonight is Lydia Blackwood.

At each stop Lydia will share the real history of the place you’re standing in — along with the local legends and eerie accounts that have grown around these buildings over the years.

For the most immersive experience, we recommend wearing headphones so you can hear every detail of the storytelling and atmosphere.

Take your time as you explore.

And keep your eyes open…because a few of the stories you’re about to hear are known only to locals who have walked these streets after dark.

Now, when the lantern is lit…our journey begins.