Nestled in the Fraser Coast hinterland, you will find the historical village of Howard. Serviced twice daily by the ‘Tilt Train,’ Howard is an easy 15 minute drive to Maryborough, 25 minutes to Hervey Bay and 20 minutes to the beaches of Toogoom and Burrum Heads.
Howard has several buildings of historical significance including a beautifully restored Queenslander offering guided tours and Devonshire Teas. Howard’s small museum tells of the coal mining and farming history of the area and includes war memorabilia.
Country markets are held in Steeley Street on the first Saturday of every month and there are a range of great swimming and fishing spots to enjoy on the nearby Burrum River.
Quick Facts
Howard is an Urban Location area within the local government area of Fraser Coast in Queensland, it is located approximately 244kms from the capital Brisbane and extends over an area of 45.85 square kilometres. Howard has a recorded population of 1359 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone Australia/Brisbane.
If you are planning a visit to Howard we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Howard and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.