Award winning LARC tours

Tourism business 1770 LARC! Tours has achieved two significant milestones in 2022. Midyear , the amphibious day tour business proudly reached 20 years of Eco Tourism Australia certification. Local owner & operator Neil Mergard was in fact the first tourism business in Central QLD to become eco certified back in 2002 and he is very proud of the ongoing commitment his business and the 1770 LARC! Tours’ team members continue to effect.

The second marvellous milestone is that for two successive years 1770 LARC! Tours has won Bronze in the ‘Tour and Transport Operators’ category at the Queensland Tourism Awards. The category of ‘Tour and Transport Operators’ is one of the most hotly contested of the state awards and the whole 1770 LARC!

Tours team are ecstatic with winning Bronze two years in a row . Neil was on hand at the recent Awards ceremony to personally collect the accolade, and in his usual enthusiastic nature, Neil said “I’m so proud of the whole LARC team and their dedication to business excellence. Receiving this Award two years in a row recognises their consistency and passion.

“Plus, there are thousands of guests we are also very appreciative of – ever since the business was established in May 1994, we’ve been supported by guest referrals, so keep on LARCing!” MORE: Amber Rodgers, marketing manager; Email: amber@1770larctours.com.au Ph: 0409 983 702.

Mix it with the local wildlife

A dedicated band of volunteers run the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary at 31 Mungar Road Maryborough. At the sanctuary you can pat a kangaroo, howl with the dingoes, laugh with the kookaburras and much more Sally the Little Corella will greet you and you can even interact with the dingoes.

Other activities include kangaroo and wallaby feeding, where you can see joey’s in their mothers pouches. Admire their colourful Australian birds in the free flight aviary, or be entertained by the cockatoos antics. Learn about snakes, their eating habits, habitat, and if you're game, wrap Gorgeous the Black Headed Python around your neck. Their canteen provides morning and afternoon teas, as well as light lunches. Hot and cold drinks are available

A range of souvenirs, as well as local artists wildlife paintings are on sale. Take advantage of their barbeque facilities and enjoy a family picnic with a difference

For more information: Phone- 4122 2080 or Visit- www frasercoastwildlifesanctuary org.au

Steaming

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Markets:

19th Mar, 14th May, 27th Aug & 29th Nov

9am - 1pm | Free Entry

Maryborough Showgrounds

Our regions best markets

Satisfy your need for retail therapy at these markets. You will find a multitude of good old-fashioned Australian made produce, arts and crafts, bric-abrac, jewellery, tools, clothing, gadgets, gifts and much more, buy direct from the craftsperson You will love the fresh produce at the most affordable prices So, exploring the markets as a local or tourist is an excellent way to spend quality time

HowardCountryMarket

1st Saturday of the month 7am to 12pm (except January) Over 120 stalls, lots of variety, fruit & veg, bric a brac, plants, gifts, arts & crafts, jewellery.

Canteen open & much more...

NO PUBLIC SEATING AVAILABLE

On the oval: Steley St, Howard

All stall holders please ring 4129 0996 or email info@howardcommunitycentre.org.au

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