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About the Bond Store

Explore the Bond Store and let this beautiful, heritage-listed building share its stories as you wander through the space.

See the earthen floors of this former store for her Majesty’s Customs Service and learn about Maryborough’s fascinating past. The core of the building dates back to 1864 and still retains the original floors, handmade bricks and barrel rails. It provided secure storage for goods that attracted a tax including cigars, tobacco, rum, wine, spirits and opium.

Add to your experience with tantalizing tales and fantastic flavours. Enjoy a selection of premium quality ports and liqueurs as our storytellers share tales inspired by objects from our collection.

Take home a taste of the region with delicious delicacies or curious keepsakes.

Maryborough's Historic Customs Precinct

Soak up history against a backdrop of glorious colonial architecture and riverside parklands as you explore Maryborough's original port district.

Portside offers an incredible range of heritage experiences with heritage-listed restaurants, cafes and pubs, museums and historical collections, unique links to Mary Poppins, inspiring art and culture at Gatakers Artspace, and beautiful Queens Park - one of Australia's first botanic gardens. 

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