 It was designed by Chief Engineer of the Queensland Railways Department and built from 1878 to 1890 by John Roddam & John Walker.It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.The station forecourt is served by Greyhound Australia coach services to Brisbane, Hervey Bay, Agnes Water and Cairns, and Premier Motor Services services to Brisbane and Cairns Queensland Rail operates services between Hervey Bay and Maryborough West railway station via Maryborough station.