Height
2.5 meters
Year Built
2005
Address
Richmond Street, Maryborough, QLD 4650
The Lowdown
The Big Mary Poppins in Maryborough celebrates the town's connection to one of literature's most beloved characters. P.L. Travers, author of the Mary Poppins books, was born in Maryborough in 1899 as Helen Lyndon Goff. This charming statue depicts the practically perfect nanny with her signature umbrella and carpetbag, capturing the magic that has enchanted generations of readers and movie-goers. Maryborough embraces this literary connection with pride, and the statue has become a pilgrimage site for Mary Poppins fans from around the world, especially since the 2018 film 'Mary Poppins Returns' renewed interest in the character.
Did you know?
"Mary Poppins fans from around the world visit Maryborough"
History
P.L. Travers was born Helen Lyndon Goff in Maryborough on August 9, 1899. She later moved to England where she wrote the Mary Poppins books, first published in 1934. The statue was erected to honor this connection and celebrate Maryborough's most famous literary daughter.
More Fun Facts
- •P.L. Travers was born in Maryborough in 1899
- •She wrote eight Mary Poppins books
- •Travers initially resisted the 1964 Disney film adaptation
- •The statue holds her iconic umbrella and carpetbag
- •Mary Poppins fans from around the world visit Maryborough
Visiting Tips
- 💡Visit during the annual Mary Poppins Festival
- 💡Take a heritage walk through Maryborough's historic precinct
- 💡The Story Bank tells the tale of P.L. Travers' life
- 💡Maryborough Heritage Markets run every Thursday
- 💡K'gari (Fraser Island) is a short ferry ride away
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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