Melba House Visitor Information Centre

The Pioneer Valley Visitor Information Centre is located in Melba House, Edward Lloyd Park, Anzac Avenue, Marian.

This accredited visitor information centre offers a one-stop-shop for travel information including maps, brochures and itineraries for the Mackay Region as well as destinations to the north, south and west. A local brochure display is accessible 24 hours, seven days.

Staffed by skilled and knowledgeable local volunteers, the Melba House Visitor Information Centre can provide advice on the things to see, things to do and where to eat. Discuss your travel plans with the friendly staff or they can help you make a booking.

Ample parking is available for all vehicles from motorcycles through to large caravans and buses.

Broadband or WiFi internet connection is available.

Vintage Kiss Cafe operates from Melba House (hours Tues- Fri 5.30 am to 12.30 pm / Sat 6.30am to 12.30pm / Sun 7.30am to 12.30pm).

Lloyd Park stretches for one kilometre along the bank of the Pioneer River and features a walking path, children’s playground, barbecue facilities, and the “Hens & Roosters” toilet block as well as access to the river for fishing, swimming, canoeing and platypus spotting – or just sitting and contemplating the beauty of the “blue water” river and environs.