Recognise Maryborough best in Walk of Achievers

Wharf Street in Maryborough is home to the highest concentration of heritage-listed buildings in the state, and it is also home to something else very special: the Maryborough Walk of Achievers.

The unique attraction recognises the prominent and famous people who have come from Maryborough, and there are many of them, Councillor Daniel Sanderson said.

“The Walk of Achievers consists of more than 90 plaques set into the Wharf Street and Richmond Street footpaths,” he said.

“Each celebrates a different achiever from Maryborough including Professor Lester Peters, Butchulla Elder and Author Olga Miller and Olympian Robert Cusack.

“The Maryborough Walk of Achievers is a great way to show everyone, and in particular young people, that you don’t need to be from a big city to achieve extraordinary things.” 

Council has opened nominations to identify the next round of achievers.

“Council opens nominations for the Achievers Walk every two years.

“COVID has caused a slight delay as the previous plaques were placed in 2017. They recognised Robert and Arthur Cusack, Tommy King, Mark Moffat, Nathan Flick, Dr Barbara J Bain and Ian and Phil Truscott.

“While we have recognised and celebrated 90 families and individuals, there are many others who should also be recognised.”

Application forms and information on the Walk of Achievers can be found at https://portside.ourfrasercoast.com.au/about/tours-experiences/walk-of-achievers

Nominations close on 30 November.