97. Alan and Jone Brown Rest Area, Maryborough, QLD

Place: Alan and Joan Brown Rest Area, Maryborough, QLD
Month: December Days Stayed:
Weather: Hot with a pleasant breeze. Lots of smoke
Although it was only a carpark, we were able to stay under a big tree for shade and with relative privacy until this Winnie decided to camp right opposite us with the door facing us! Some people!!! Woke up at 6am to their very loud radio!

Highlights:
Historical buildings:
There were a lot of 'Queenslander homes' in and around the town. They were everywhere! Absolutely beautiful- wouldn't want their bill for paint though!

Electricity Box Art:
All of the boxes around town had been 'artified'!!!

Anzac Park:
Beautiful park with monuments depicting the war. Went for a walk through the park stopping at the 'Listening posts' and going along the path with the self activating story. They had wooden boats at the beginning of the park used as flower beds. Very impressive!!!

More baby animals- Ducklings:
Sat on the bench opposite the waterfall in Anzac Park when I say mother father and baby duckling foraging for food. Very Cute!!!

Mary Poppins:
Apparently the lady who wrote Mary Poppins lived in this town. The street lights even had a little Mary Poppin for the indicators.

Christmas Street party:
THis was held in the main street. Sat and listened to the 'Ukelele group playing christmas music- Oh Yah! Lovely. Then, later to a very loud band playing 'modern' christmas music! Not so lovely!!!