THE MACKAY REGION Visitor Guide 2020

mackayregion.com VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES Mackay Region Visitor Information Centre CONTENTS Sarina Field of Dreams, Bruce Highway, Sarina P: 07 4837 1228 EXPERIENCES E: [email protected] Open: 9am – 5pm, 7 days (May to October) Wildlife Encounters...... 4–5 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday (November to April) Nature Reserved...... 6–7 9am – 3pm Saturday Hooked on Mackay...... 8–9 9am – 1pm Sunday Family Fun...... 10–11 Melba House Visitor Information Centre Local Flavours & Culture...... 12–13 Melba House, Eungella Road, Marian P: 07 4954 4299 LOCATIONS E: [email protected] Cape Hillsborough & Hibiscus Coast...... 14–15 Open: 9am – 3pm, 7 days Eungella & Pioneer Valley...... 16–17 Mackay Visitor Information Centre Mackay City & Marina...... 18–19 320 Nebo Road, Mackay (pre-Feb 2020) Northern Beaches...... 20–21 Bluewater Lagoon, Mackay (post-Feb 2020) Cape Palmerston, Sarina & Surrounds...... 22–23 P: 07 4837 1228 E: [email protected] Isaac Inland...... 24–25 Open: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday Isaac Coast...... 26 Broken River Visitor Information Centre IMPORTANT INFORMATION 534 Eungella Dam Road, Broken River P: 07 4958 4745 Events...... 2–3 E: [email protected] Why Mackay?...... 28 Open: 10am – 3pm, 7 days Where to Next?...... 30 Clermont Historical Centre & Visitor Information Centre Planning Your Trip...... 31 15855 Gregory Highway, Clermont Membership Directory...... 39–40 P: 07 4983 3311 Map...... 41 E: [email protected] Getting Here & Getting Around...... BACK COVER Open: 9am – 3pm, Wednesday to Saturday (March to Dec)

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Experience unique wildlife within lush rainforest, explore rugged inland roads, fish world-renowned freshwater dams, or find a quiet stretch of sand at one of 31 beaches just minutes from a vibrant city hub. The Mackay Region has hundreds of must-do experiences that will have you wanting to stay a little longer…

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mackayregion.com 1 EVENTS CALENDAR 2020

New Drag the Farmers ACA National Campdraft Hillbilly Year’s Eve Out of Drought Finals at Nebo Goats JAN Celebrations APR

ANZAC Day Ceremonies Whitsundays Clipper Race Carnival

Mackay Turf Girl Race Day

Australia Day Celebrations & Awards Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

2020 Water Polo 35th Annual Great Barrier Reef Arena T20 Wintermoon QLD Country Bridal Fair Bash for Cash Festival FEB Championships MAY

Lamberts Clermont Zach Mach Mackay Beach Agricultural Adventure Expo Seafood and Show Challenge Wine Festival

Nebo Rodeo

Mackay Mackay Anh Do – Mackay Airport Sports Hello World The Happiest Italian Street Twilight City Expo and Travel Expo Refugee Run Sign On Day Party

St Lawrence International Women’s Day State Open Rugby League Wetlands Lunch and Expo Championships MAR JUN Weekend

Mackay Marina Run AFLW – Gold Coast Suns vs Geelong Whitsunday STEM Challenge

Mission Great Mackay Middlemount Golf and Country Club Pioneer Mackay Songs Whitehaven Music Charity Golf Day Valley Show Show Project Beach Run Festival

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G&S Lamberts Taylors Mackay Engineering Sarina Ute Beach Mackay PBR Solicitors Festival of Wine & Food Muster Oyster Invitational Mackay Cup Arts JUL Day OCT Festival

DBCT Illuminate

Mackay Scottish Mack Global Grooves Cultural Festival Bluewater PopCon Fling

Audi Sarina Beach Airlie Beach Hamilton Middlemount Moranbah Coconut Sarina Show Music Island Race Fight Night Race Day Festival Festival AUG Week NOV

Mechanos

NQ’s Rock’n Country

Clermont Middlemount BBQ & Beer Festival Gold and Races Coal Festival

Motorcycle CQ Charity Beach Races 4U2 Concert Campdraft at Grasstree Nebo SEP Beach DEC

Etnies Carols at Rumble on the Quay the Reef

River 2 Reef Ride New Year’s Eve River Party Greenmount Heritage Fair

*Please note, events are true and accurate at time of printing, however may be subject to change. mackayregion.com 3 WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS Rainforest abundant with birdlife and platypus, a beach full of wallabies and kangaroos and spectacular salt and freshwater fishing. You will be guaranteed to come face-to-face with diverse wildlife in their natural environment when you visit The Mackay Region.

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Platypus are monotremes, meaning they are egg laying mammals. The wallabies and kangaroos don’t mind their photo taken, but it’s important not to disturb them in their natural environment.

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Top 6 Wildlife Encounters

  PLATYPUS IN THE WILD,  WONDROUS WHALES BROKEN RIVER – EUNGELLA Each year between June and NATIONAL PARK November, The Mackay Region is Spot platypus in the wild at lucky enough to host the spectacular Broken River, a tranquil freshwater humpback whales as they migrate environment within Australia’s north along Australia’s eastern longest stretch of sub-tropical coastline. The purpose-built whale rainforest, Eungella National Park. watching platform at Lamberts Beach is the perfect spot to watch the whales Platypus viewing platforms alongside playing off the coast. Broken River are prime positions to see these shy creatures when they rise to the surface. TIP: Another popular spot to get a 180-degree view of the Coral Sea is from a pub on the top of the hill The best times to see a platypus TIP: in Eimeo. are dusk or early morning. Platypus have sensitive hearing and are easily disturbed. Sit quietly and watch the  BRILLIANT BIRDLIFE water surface for ripples. Mackay is alive with vibrant birdlife thanks to the region’s unique  WALLABIES AT SUNRISE, ecosystems. From the Kommo CAPE HILLSBOROUGH Toera Trail and Botanical Gardens in Mackay, to the migratory shorebirds NATIONAL PARK along Sandfly Creek Reserve and It’s the ultimate Aussie photo the endemic Eungella Honeyeater opportunity – a wallaby on the beach on display in the rainforests of with the sun rising in the background. Eungella National Park, The Mackay Cape Hillsborough National Park Region is a must visit destination for offers this amazing experience each bird lovers. morning for visitors and guests to the nearby tourist park, as the wallabies TIP: Head along to St Lawrence and kangaroos feed on the shoreline. Wetlands, home to over a 100 different bird species. The area TIP: This experience is perfect for celebrates its birdlife every year families who love nature. Those who with a special weekend in June. choose to stay overnight at the tourist park overlooking the beach can find a number of wallabies and kangaroos  FANTASTIC FISHING relaxing throughout the day. The Mackay Region is Australia’s premier recreational fishing destination and known for 365 days  DISCOVER DUGONGS, a year for fishing. Within 45 minutes CLAIRVIEW BEACH of Mackay, you can be fishing at a tropical reef, rainforest stream, blue The small coastal town of Clairview, water river, a sandy estuary or an to the south of The Mackay Region, inland dam. is home to these gentle sea creatures. The waters in the area are a protected sanctuary for this TIP: Catch that legendary metre- endangered marine mammal. You plus Barramundi by hiring a fishing Main Photo: Broken River at can spot dugong from the beach or charter or try your luck at one of the Eungella National Park is widely in a boat. inland dams. regarded as the best place in the world to spot wild platypus. From Far Left: A migrating TIP: Clairview is also famous for humpback whale; A Cape its fishing and crabbing. It’s the Hillsborough wallaby; Dugong only place you’ll catch a glimpse of feeding on seagrass at Clairview; Colourful rainbow lorikeets. the ocean from the Bruce Highway between the Gold Coast and Bowen.

mackayregion.com 5 NATURE RESERVED The Mackay Region is best known for its diverse nature experiences; home to Australia’s longest and oldest sub-tropical rainforest, freshwater gorges, quiet camping spots and uncrowded coastlines. You will be spoilt for choice if you are looking for authentic nature experiences in The Mackay Region.

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Top Nature Experiences

  BUSHWALKING The national parks that are spread throughout The Mackay Region offer something for every level of bushwalker, whether it’s the lush, green rainforest you crave or the rugged terrain in national parks that can only be accessed by 4WD. Bushwalks throughout the region vary from beginner five-minute circuits to three-to-five-day treks for the experienced walkers. See our top National Parks below. TIP: For something a little lighter and closer to the City Centre, try the Kommo Toera trail at Slade Point or the Mackay Region Botanic Gardens on Lagoon Street.

 FINCH HATTON GORGE Take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters after bushwalking through rainforest at Finch Hatton Gorge. Visitors will love swimming at Araluen Cascades or the Wheel of Fire with their spectacular waterfalls and large rock pools. TIP: Allocate enough time for exploring the Pioneer Valley while you visit Finch Hatton Gorge – there are some fantastic local cafes and eateries along the way and wonderful photo opportunities at the top of the Eungella Range!  ISLANDS & BEACHES With 31 unspoilt, pristine beaches to explore, you will never be disappointed at the variety of beaches in The Mackay Region. Fishing, swimming, kite boarding or stand up paddle boarding are popular sports. Charter boats can take you further out to the islands where the fishing and serenity are second-to-none.

Top Parks in Mackay

EUNGELLA NATIONAL PARK Approximately 80 kilometres west of Mackay

Australia’s longest stretch of sub-tropical rainforest and one of Queensland’s most ecologically diverse parks with 860 plant species and a wonderful variety of wildlife. CAPE HILLSBOROUGH NATIONAL PARK Approximately 50 kilometres north of Mackay

Dense rainforest meets the ocean in this ruggedly scenic park with rocky headlands covered in hoop pines and volcanic rock formations. Meet the friendly wildlife on the beach at sunrise each morning. Main Photo: The Mackay Highlands Great Walk passing through Eungella National Park. CAPE PALMERSTON NATIONAL PARK Top Row: The Mackay Region is 115 kilometres south-east of Mackay home to kilometres of white sandy beaches; Cedar Grove Track, Eungella National Park; The Kommo This uncrowded coastline is best for 4WD enthusiasts, with windswept Toera Trail at Slade Point is set amongst towering Melaleuca trees. headlands, rainforest, swamp, sand dunes and beaches, along with the Bottom Row: Andrews Point Track, 344 metre Mount Funnel. Cape Hillsborough National Park; Broken River, Eungella National Park. HOMEVALE NATIONAL PARK 70 kilometres south-west of Mackay

Dramatic cliffs, peaks and spires, this park is set in a vast, dry landscape and protects open woodland, brigalow and key fossil locations.

mackayregion.com 7 HOOKED ON MACKAY The Mackay Region is Australia’s premier fishing destination offering anglers the opportunity to tackle an abundance of iconic species across a range of picturesque locations. Whether you’re out to catch your first fish, on a personalised fishing charter or a seasoned angler targeting that magical metre Barra, the opportunities are endless.

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 SEAFORTH NET-FREE ZONE  PIONEER RIVER Three years since commercial net fishing was banned, the Mackay’s blue water Pioneer River is not only beautiful to net-free zone from St Helens Beach to Cape Hillsborough look at but also offers some of the state’s most exciting has blossomed with fishing riches for the recreational and accessible fishing. Recommended for the land- angler. The variety of species to be caught here are based angler, the Pioneer River features several easy practically endless, with favourites being jewfish, trevally to access spots that are perfect for the family. Bream, and the jewel in the crown, the mighty barramundi. whiting and flathead are a popular catch here, so too are the famous barramundi and queenfish.  KINCHANT, TEEMBURRA & EUNGELLA DAMS All located within 90 minutes of Mackay, the three  ISAAC COAST Renowned not only for their excellent fishing, but freshwater impoundments in the Pioneer Valley are a the beaches and mangroves of Cape Palmerston, St must visit destination for anglers. Vast, open waters Lawrence and Clairview produce fantastic crabbing. make Kinchant Dam one of Australia’s most reliable Set your crab pots in the morning, head out and fish sources for metre plus barramundi catches. Teemburra for Spanish mackerel during the day, then return for a Dam offers a more challenging location, yet equally delicious feed of big, juicy mud crabs. spectacular fishing. High up in the mountains you’ll find Eungella Dam, famous for football sized sooty grunter.  OFFSHORE ISLANDS & REEFS Located at a relatively unexplored, yet spectacular part  MACKAY MARINA & NORTHERN BEACHES of the Great Barrier Reef, the islands and reefs off The Catching whiting from the kilometres of unspoilt Mackay Region are teeming with colourful reef species, beaches, targeting barramundi in creeks or even and heart pumping pelagic and sports fish. Whether tuna from the break wall – these are just some of the you’re a stone’s throw from the mainland, or hours possibilities that exist for anglers at Mackay’s Marina offshore, the variety of fish species will have you coming and Northern Beaches. back for more.

Main Photo: Fishing at Teemburra Dam. Fishing Bucket List Barramundi (left) Our tip: Try live bait or soft plastics in the tidal creeks, then during closed season, switch to hard body lures in the freshwater impoundments. Coral Trout (right) Our tip: Keep watching the sounder until you find coral or structure, then drop a soft plastic, jig or juicy piece of squid.

Sooty Grunter (left) Our tip: Head to Eungella Dam, and flick surface poppers, spinnerbaits or flies at the base of trees holding nesting birds. Spanish Mackerel (right) Our tip: Watch for birds feeding on the surface, then fast retrieve or troll lures connected to a strong wire trace.

Whiting (left) Our tip: Whether it’s in the creeks or off the beach, Whiting can’t resist a well-presented worm on light tackle. Mud Crab (right) Our tip: Know the local tides. Crabbing usually lends the best results when the tide runs are at their strongest.

mackayregion.com 9 FAMILY FUN The Mackay Region is an adventure playground for families, brimming with nature, wildlife and child-friendly destinations that will keep the whole family entertained.

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Top Spots for the Family

 CABLE WAKEBOARDING & experience levels. The park also has a multi-sports court, grassed play area, INFLATABLE PARK, WAKE climbing wall and ping pong areas. HOUSE AUSTRALIA What do you get when you combine  INDOOR GO-KARTING, a state-of-the-art wakeboarding SIDETRAX MACKAY facility with a giant inflatable If the kids spent the entire trip up obstacle water park? Hours of fun complaining about your driving, for the whole family! Designed for a show them who’s boss with a race range of age groups and experience at the Sidetrax Entertainment Hub. levels, the park is great for fun, This indoor go-kart circuit is a great fitness and relaxation. way to burn some rubber, and more  SARINA SUGAR SHED, FIELD importantly some energy. OF DREAMS PARKLANDS,  QUEENS PARK, GOLDSMITH SARINA STREET, EAST MACKAY Enjoy a close-up, interactive and Try the region’s biggest and best highly engaging guided tour at this playground, with colourful, custom multi-award-winning facility. Based in built 7.5 metre skywalk towers the heart of sugar cane country, the nestled within the trees. Queens Sugar Shed provides an educational Park is home to many local festivals and enjoyable insight into the and events, with plenty of picnic region’s sugar cane history. Watch space. Don’t miss the Orchid House, how sugar is extracted from cane and featuring a large collection of taste a range of sweet delights and stunning orchids. liqueurs made on site.  WHALE WATCHING,  BLUEWATER LAGOON, LAMBERTS BEACH LOOKOUT, RIVER STREET, MACKAY With three tiered lagoons, a 19.5 SLADE POINT A state-of-the-art, child-friendly metre water slide and interactive whale watching platform overlooks children’s water playground with stunning Lamberts Beach. It’s a drop bucket, this facility is one of popular spot to watch migrating the most popular spots for families. whales as they breach and play off It has a cafe, barbecue facilities and the coast of Mackay, or visit the lifeguards patrolling during opening landmark Water Tower, painted by hours. local artists.  MACKAY REGIONAL BOTANIC  FRECKLE FARM TOURS, ETON GARDENS, LAGOON STREET, A rare up-close-and-personal farm MACKAY tour provides a learning experience Enjoy over three kilometres of scenic for young and old. This family-run tracks and boardwalks overlooking farm produces healthy, nutritious Main Photo: Family camping at a beautiful lagoon. The Botanic and tasty food using pasture-based, Broken River Bush Camp. Gardens has plenty of educational chemical-free methods. The kids Top Row: Cable Skiing at Wake features based on the flora and will love the hay trailer ride and farm House Australia; Sarina Sugar Shed; Sidetrax Mackay. fauna found within the park, as well animals. as an elevated cafe with delicious Bottom Row: Freckle Farm tours; Getting airborne at Wake House food.  FINCH HATTON GORGE, Australia; Araluen Falls at Finch Hatton Gorge. EUNGELLA NATIONAL PARK  SUGAR BOWL MACKAY, Cool off in the crystal-clear waters NORRIS ROAD, ANDERGROVE of Finch Hatton Gorge after a bush This multi-sports facility has a new, walk through the rainforest. Popular state-of-the-art skate park featuring swimming spots are Araluen a three-metre competition bowl, Cascades or Wheel of Fire boasting intermediate bowl and street run, spectacular waterfalls, making it a making it perfect for all ages and perfect spot for a family picnic.

mackayregion.com 11 LOCAL FLAVOURS & CULTURE Taste and experience the incredible local heritage, culture and flavours of The Mackay Region. Spectacular public art, true paddock to plate dining experiences and a rich heritage combine to form a culture like no other.

Mackay’s Signature Cuisine

Award-winning, succulent, fresh and local. The Mackay Region offers a plethora of options for the fussiest of foodies.

The region offers something for every tastebud, from fancy seafood restaurants at the Marina, to hidden cafes in the rainforest, beachfront dining, healthy espresso and ice-cream bars and trendy inner-city dining experiences. Go inland for a mix of history and old-fashioned hospitality or pack a ready-made platter for a picnic at one of the many waterholes along the way.

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 FOOD FESTIVALS The Mackay Region love to celebrate food with a range of festivals occurring annually around the region. • BBQ & Beer Festival – Harrup Park – August • Lamberts Beach Seafood & Wine Festival – May • Jayco Mackay Italian Street Party – May • Global Grooves Cultural Festival – October  BREW Get hands-on experience in the brewing process and choose from over 200 brews, including the famous Mackay Lager, at a micro- Art Heritage brewery in Paget.  ARTSPACE MACKAY  CLERMONT  FARMERS MARKETS One of the largest regional art HISTORICAL The Greater Whitsunday Farmers galleries, Artspace Mackay features Market is held every Wednesday local, national and international CENTRE at the Bluewater Quay in the City collections, as well as workshops for Learn about the town’s rich Centre and showcases local, fresh children. history involving gold rushes, and seasonal produce from farmers copper mines, shearers, within the Mackay, Isaac and stockmen and squatters. Whitsunday Regions.  PUBLIC ART Discover over 100 public art pieces on permanent display through  MACKAY  AWARD-WINNING Mackay’s City Centre, laneways and HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS along the Bluewater Trail overlooking WALK The Sarina Sugar Shed is Australia’s the Pioneer River. Enjoy a self-guided tour only miniature sugar mill and Be amazed at the talented and through Mackay’s City Centre distillery, making award-winning playful work of 16 local artists and passing art-deco buildings rums, liqueurs and a range of five visiting artists at Mackay’s 5th and learning about flooding sauces, chutneys and sweet treats. Lane in the City Centre. Download events. the Zappar app and experience the  artwork interactively. MELBA HOUSE Home of the famous Opera Standing at 18 metres high, the singer Dame Nellie Melba, Main Photo: Tasty treats at 9th Slade Point Water Tower sits on the Lane Grind. the 1882 home is now a headland of Lamberts Beach and is historical museum and Visitor Top Left: Waffles in the rainforest. a colourful whale-themed feature Information Centre in Marian. Bottom Left: Family picnic platter painted by a local artist. from Plattered Up.  NEBO MUSEUM Clermont also offers a magnificent Top Right: The heritage-listed Situated in an old police mural on its old railway station Nebo Hotel. station, this museum is a (which was constructed in 1884). fascinating collection of relics Painted on the railway carriages are celebrating the pioneers of murals of the activities which made the past. Clermont prosperous. Did you know  HANDMADE MARKETS  GREENMOUNT There are various homemade art and HOMESTEAD A list of Museums throughout craft markets held throughout the A heritage-listed homestead the region can be found on the year, celebrating the talent of local featuring more than 20,000 Mackay and Isaac Regional artisans. Whether it be baby clothing items dating back to the early Councils’ websites. and accessories, paintings, clay or 1900s. other artwork, The Mackay Region is home to many talented artisans.

mackayregion.com 13 Halliday Bay Ball Bay Smalleys Beach

Cape CAPE HILLSBOROUGH Seaforth Hillsborough Mount & HIBISCUS COAST ukes Waking up to sunrise is made even more special with the Habana friendly wildlife and rugged national park that is waiting to be explored. Spend a few days at Cape Hillsborough and the The Leap Nindaroo Hibiscus Coast to enjoy a host of bucket-list experiences. Beaconsfield

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 WILDLIFE The Diversity Boardwalk (easy) numerous steps, you will be 1.2 kilometre return rewarded with spectacular views While the wallabies and kangaroos Featuring melaleuca woodland, from several lookouts. At low tide, are undoubtedly the stars of the walk to Wedge Island or return to the show each morning at sunrise, mangrove and open eucalyptus picnic area along the beach. there are over 140 avian, 25 reptile, forest and vine thicket, the first 300 22 mammal and 8 amphibian metres of the track is accessible to species that make Cape wheelchairs and strollers.  FISHING With the net-free fishing zones off Hillsborough special. Yuibera Plant Trail (easy) the coast of Cape Hillsborough, the 1.2 kilometre return Staying at Cape Hillsborough opportunity to hook a great catch Walk or drive along the gravel road Nature Tourist Park opposite is possible all year round. Anglers to Hidden Valley to learn more about the beach will provide the best need to ensure they know the the Yuibera people’s traditional use opportunity to witness the wallabies zones before fishing in the area, as and kangaroos feeding on the of plants in the area. it is part of the Great Barrier Reef beach at sunrise. Beachcomber Cove Track Marine Park. The various bush walks will also give (moderate) 2.2 kilometre return visitors the chance to witness the Start from the northern end of Cape  HISTORY spectacular Blue Tiger Butterflies, Hillsborough picnic area and pass The Yuibera people lived in the especially in the cooler months. through open eucalyptus forest and Cape Hillsborough area for Turtles can also be seen within the remnant rainforest with hoop pines, thousands of years and signs of waters surrounding the national ferns and vines to Beachcomber their special connection to the area park and are more prevalent during Cove, featuring amazing views from are still present. Mount Mandurana, nesting season between September the lookout. At low tide, return to commonly referred to as ‘The to February. Cape Hillsborough picnic area along Leap’, was the scene of a dramatic the beach. conflict between European settlers  NATURE Andrews Point Track (moderate to and Indigenous inhabitants. Visit Embark on several hikes around difficult) 5.2 kilometre return or the large sculpture on the Bruce the area and enjoy spectacular 2.8 kilometre return via beach Highway to learn more about views of the surrounding Follow the beach to reach the the story. national park. start of the track. After climbing

14 mackayregion.com Halliday Bay Smalleys Beach Ball Bay CAPE HILLSBOROUGH & HIBISCUS COAST Cape Seaforth Hillsborough

Mount ukes

Habana

The Leap Nindaroo Beaconsfield

Farleigh Glenella Surrounding Beach Hubs

SMALLEYS BEACH is a popular spot for both camping and fishing, and MACKAY for those who love the simplicity of nature.

HALLIDAY BAY is home to a resort with a golf course and restaurant on the beach, and also boasts a popular swimming enclosure.

BALL BAY is known for its beachside fishing with great shells and a pretty beach.

SEAFORTH is a small coastal community fringed by a beautiful beach. Nearby creeks provide some of the best fishing in the region, with a fantastic boat ramp providing easy access to Newry Islands National Park.

Main Photo: Wedge Island and Cape Hillsborough. Right – clockwise from Top: Cape Hillsborough Sunrise Wallaby Experience; The Hibiscus Coast produces excellent fishing; Twin Beach Lookout at Cape Hillsborough; The waterpark at Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park; The rockpools of Wedge Island.

mackayregion.com 15 EUNGELLA & PIONEER VALLEY Just 30 kilometres west of Mackay’s coastline lies the gateway to the Pioneer Valley where lush, green rolling hills, charming rustic towns and Australia’s longest stretch of sub-tropical rainforest awaits. Here you will find unique wildlife, bushwalking tracks and pristine billabongs.

Travelling up the Valley

 MARIAN in nature at Finch Hatton Gorge, and dinner, as well as hang gliding part of Eungella National Park. Take Marian was once home to the world- facilities for the experienced flyer. a guided rainforest tour, zipline famous, early 20th century opera Further along, the Sky Window through the trees or experience singer, Dame Nellie Melba. Find out Circuit is a short walk (wheelchair a once-in-a-lifetime scuba diving more about her life at the Melba and pram-friendly) boasting experience with the chance to House Visitor Information Centre on views of the entire Pioneer Valley spot platypus. arrival to Marian. region below. At Finch Hatton Gorge you will find  MIRANI incredible bushwalks to beautiful Continue on to Broken River where you can visit the Visitor Information A Recreational Vehicle (RV) friendly waterfalls, surrounded by sheer Centre or go platypus spotting from accredited town, Mirani offers low- cliffs and cascades. Cool down the special viewing platforms. cost accommodation, a friendly pub with a swim at one (or both) of the and the popular swimming spot popular swimming holes, Araluen Eungella National Park is perfect at Platypus Beach, making it the Cascades and the Wheel of Fire. for the nature-lovers with 860 plant perfect place to stop for the night. On the way out of Finch Hatton species, 230 bird species and plenty Gorge, treat your tastebuds to of walking tracks. Stay a night  PINNACLE tantalising food at one of the in the rainforest and experience Try a renowned Pinnacle Pie or a cafes in the rainforest or stay the spotlighting tours to see hearty crumbed steak fit to feed the night to fully experience this nocturnal animals. a family from the popular pub. wondrous location. Enjoy a blend of Austrian and Teemburra Dam is also nearby and Australian cuisine for breakfast is stocked with sooty grunter and  EUNGELLA NATIONAL PARK or lunch at a cafe overlooking barramundi. Enjoy epic views as you travel up platypus waters. the winding Eungella Range and  FINCH HATTON GORGE take in the clear mountain air from Stay a little further west at Eungella Enjoy the charm of the Finch Hatton the 1930s Chalet, which offers Dam for an off-the-beaten track township before immersing yourself delicious meals for breakfast, lunch experience and fantastic fishing.

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Finch Hatton Gorge The Pioneer Valley

Eungella Marian MACKAY Broken River Pinnacle Mirani

EUNGELLA (pronounced: yung-gella) means ‘land of the cloud’, named by its Indigenous inhabitants.

Main Photo: Wheel of Fire at Finch Hatton Gorge. Clockwise from Top Right: Platypus at Broken River; Platypus watching at Broken River; Camping at Kinchant Dam; Platypus Beach at Mirani; The scenic drive up the Pioneer Valley; Sky Window Lookout; Eungella is home to kilometres of hiking tracks.

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Slade Point

Lamberts Beach

Mackay Harbour

Bluewater Lagoon There’s at least 101 Things to Do in The Mackay Region and you can tick off many of these experiences within Mackay City and Marina. From shopping and eating within the City Centre, to heritage walks, markets, fishing and whale

Mackay watching, there’s more than meets the eye in Mackay! Airport

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 EXPLORE  SHOP Mackay’s City Centre boasts art- Browse fashion boutiques or funky deco inspired buildings, extensive gift and homeware stores in the public art displays and funky City Centre, while nearby Caneland laneway murals. If you love fresh air Central offers over 100 specialty and and great views, try a walk or bike service stores, making it the largest in ride along the Bluewater Trail or the region. step back in time with a self-guided Heritage Walk. The whole family  PLAY will love the Orchid House at nearby Make a splash at the popular Bluewater Queens Park, the Mackay Regional Lagoon featuring three swimming Botanic Gardens or the Bluewater lagoons, water park and slides. Queens Lagoon for a splash. Park not only offers a unique Orchid House but also one of the biggest (and Meanwhile the Mackay Marina highest) playgrounds in the region offers a village bustling with activity which is a favourite amongst the young from eateries to shops, townhouses ones. In North Mackay a multi-million- and apartments and a 500-metre dollar skate facility, the Mackay Sugar breakwater where the fishing Bowl, will provide endless amounts of is fantastic! fun for the whole family.  WINE & DINE  STAY A buzzing food scene along Wood Choose an inner-city hotel, family and Victoria Streets will have you tourist park, holiday apartment or spoilt for choice when it comes to luxury hotel on the waterfront, the food and drink – no matter what Mackay City Centre and Marina offers time of the night or day. There’s also accommodation for every budget. the chance to enjoy the spectacular views of the blue river with a host of  eateries along River Street. FISH The Mackay Bluewater Trail offers You can get some of the freshest plenty of great spots to throw in a seafood from the Mackay Marina line, or try the fishing platform on or enjoy good old-fashioned fish the Bluewater Quay. The Mackay and chips beside the Lighthouse Breakwater offers a chance to catch a amongst a flock of seagulls. reef fish of giant proportions with the There’s also a great mix of cuisine, back-up plan of takeaway seafood including Thai. from the nearby cafes.

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The Pioneer River is one of Queensland’s only blue water rivers. Main Photo: Cycling through the Bluewater Trail. The Mackay Marina has been twice named Marina of the Year. Top Row: Lamberts Lookout is popular for whale watching; Slade MUST SEE: Just a short drive from the Marina is Slade Point Point Water Tower; Mackay Marina and Lamberts Beach where you will find the Kommo Toera Trail, Lighthouse. a unique wetland ecosystem with diverse wildlife and Bottom Row: Mackay Regional plant habitats, surrounded by Melaleuca trees. Botanic Gardens; Fantastic City Centre shopping; Bluewater Lagoon. Continue on to Lamberts Beach to see the Slade Point Water Tower as well as the purpose-built Whale Watching Platform offering magnificent views over the Coral Sea. Go between June and November for a chance to spot migrating whales.

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NORTHERN BEACHES Incredible sunsets, uncrowded beaches that stretch on for kilometres and laid- back accommodation. The Northern Beaches offers a true holiday vibe where you

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Fishing at Blacks Beach Shoal Point  BLACKS BEACH the hill with ‘million dollar views’ Considered the longest stretch of or watch the sun go down at the beach in Mackay, Blacks Beach popular Sunset Bay, touted by local offers around six kilometres of pure photographers as one of the best Bucasia golden sand to explore. With friendly spots in the region to capture sunset. Dolphin beachside accommodation, simply Heads grab a book and relax under the  BUCASIA BEACH palm trees. Or try your luck fishing Enjoy a drive or walk along the Eimeo near the creek mouth at the southern picturesque esplanade, with plenty Blacks end. of room and great facilities including Beach picnic tables, playgrounds and  DOLPHIN HEADS amenities. Bucasia Beach is also A popular spot for photographs, a popular spot for fishing, with a Dolphin Heads is a pretty headland nearby boat ramp for boats or simply with a family-friendly resort offering throw a line in from the sand. accommodation, recreation activities and cocktails by the pool with live music.  SHOAL POINT The furthest beach along the  EIMEO BEACH Mackay-Bucasia Road, Shoal Point Beach is one you won’t want to miss! Popular for swimming, Eimeo Beach is patrolled during summer This picture-perfect beach has sand by lifeguards and is a great place that stretches for hundreds of metres for families with a children’s at low tide and provides easy access to Green Island. The picnic area is a MACKAY playground and barbecue facilities along the esplanade. Travel through popular place for families to gather, the canopy of heritage-listed featuring children’s playground, mango trees to the historic pub on barbecue, toilets and showers.

101 Things to Do Did you know that there are 101 Things to Do (and counting!) in The Mackay Region? The list comprises all things adventure, relaxation, Main Photo: Mackay’s Northern Beaches. romance, beaches, rainforests, sunsets, fishing, eating and more! Top Row: The 6km long Blacks Check them out at www.mackayregion.com/101things Beach; Family fun at Dolphin Heads; Stunning views from Eimeo Pacific Hotel. Bottom Row: The heritage-listed drive through Mango Avenue; Sunset Bay richly deserves its name; Shoal Point Beach and Green Island. How to get there

From Mackay City Centre, head north on the Bruce Highway and turn right onto the Mackay-Bucasia Road. Continue to the Eimeo Road roundabout where you can turn right to head to Blacks Beach, Dolphin Heads or Eimeo, or continue straight ahead to visit Bucasia Beach or Shoal Point.

mackayregion.com 21 The Sarina Field of Dreams Parklands CAPE PALMERSTON, SARINA & SURROUNDS It’s the unassuming coastal towns to the south of Mackay that has visitors returning year after year to experience the balmy breezes, uncrowded beaches and friendly small-town vibes of Cape Palmerston, Sarina and surrounding beaches.

 CAPE PALMERSTON There are basic camping facilities agricultural and mining history. at Windmill Bay and Cape Creek The equally impressive Sarina NATIONAL PARK camping areas, while bush camping Tourist Arts & Craft Centre features An uncrowded, undeveloped is also permitted in the fore dunes of collections from talented local coastline with windswept the eastern beach. artisans and community groups. headlands, rainforest, swamps and sand dunes, Cape Palmerston  FIELD OF DREAMS PARKLANDS  National Park is approximately 115 VISITOR INFORMATION This historical and educational hub, kilometres south-east of Mackay CENTRE just off the Bruce Highway, provides and a 4WD-enthusiasts’ paradise. Known as the ‘gateway to The the perfect place to recharge the Mackay Region’, visitors will The massive 7,200-hectare park batteries and plan a fun-filled receive a warm welcome on protects a diverse range of flora adventure within The Mackay entry into Sarina, at the state-of- and fauna, making it a great spot Region. Along with the Visitor the-art Mackay Region Visitor for those who love to immerse Information Centre and Sarina Information Centre. themselves in nature. The distinctive Sugar Shed, the Field of Dreams Mount Funnel stands at 344 metres is home to the Sarina Museum The Centre is based in the high and offers breathtaking views which holds several collections original 1950s Railway Station towards the Northumberland Islands. and artefacts from the region’s and is equipped with the latest

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Ooralea CURIOUS ABOUT COAL The Port of Hay Point, halfway Bakers Creek between Sarina and Mackay, features a public lookout over one of the largest coal exporting ports in the world, with its two separate

Chelona coal terminals, the Hay Point Coal Terminal and the Dalrymple Dunnrock Bay Coal Terminal. Hay Point

Balberra Salonika Beach

Grasstree Beach

Campwin Sarina Beach Beach

SARINA

Armstrong Beach

Top Beaches ARMSTRONG BEACH A picturesque stretch of coastline, visit Freshwater Point which was aptly named by Captain Cook in 1770 while he was searching for fresh water. SARINA BEACH Cape Palmerston is a true Fringed by an esplanade with park and barbecue facilities, nature reserved experience Sarina Beach has sweeping golden sand, gentle waves and is popular for nesting turtles. Nearby accommodation and restaurants make it a great spot to rest for a few days. technology for visitors to research their travels, book tours or GRASSTREE BEACH accommodation and receive advice With a wonderful beachside vibe, sweeping trees and a nice from staff. shallow bay for swimming, there are plenty of public facilities at Grasstree Beach, making it a great destination for a day trip. Cape  THE SARINA SUGAR SHED Palmerston This multi-award-winning attraction CAMPWIN BEACH is Australia’s only miniature sugar This beach shares the same stretch of coastline as Sarina mill and distillery. Tours are an Beach with Leeper Reef and adjoining rock flats separating educational and interactive way them at low tide. Oysters and mussels can be found on the to learn about the region’s sugar rocks and it’s a popular spot for fishing. cane industry, its pioneers and the process of extracting sugar from SALONIKA BEACH cane. See and taste a range of A two-kilometre stretch of beach which is ideal for swimming sweet delights unique to the Sugar and relaxing with views of Victor Island, just offshore. The area Shed like fairy floss, rum, speciality is well-preserved resulting in plenty of wildlife including black liqueurs, chutneys, sauces, fudge cockatoos, sea eagles and bush turkeys. and more.

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Moranbah Clairview ISAAC INLAND St Lawrence The Isaac Region provides an outback experience full of country Wolfang hospitality, interesting history and untouched nature. Head inland, slow down and enjoy the serenity. CLERMONT Middlemount

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 THE MINING TRAIL  TOP NATURE EXPERIENCES The Isaac Region is full of history Wolfang Peak and charm; made up of some of the One of the most popular peaks oldest mining towns in Australia of the Peak Range National Park including Clermont and Nebo, and is Wolfang Peak, standing at 572 the newer Moranbah. metres high. The Peak is part of the Follow the Mining Trail on a world’s longest continental volcanic 300-kilometre unique self-drive chain, the Cosgrove Hotspot, which from Mackay to Clermont, which stretches almost 2000 kilometres along the east coast of Australia. will introduce you to wide, beautiful The Peak takes approximately one landscapes, historic towns, vibrant hour to climb. Look out for giant St mining communities, and impressive Andrews spiders near the summit, man-made works. MACKAY as well as a colony of bats in a Nebo small cave. This cattle-grazing town features a heritage-listed pub built in 1862 and Lord’s Table Mountain Sarina the historic Nebo Museum. Take in the sweeping views of Lord’s Table Mountain (standing at 320 The annual Nebo Rodeo is the Cape metres high) with its flat-topped Palmerston region’s largest event, attracting plateau. The mountain was named Nebo competitors and viewers from across Ilbilbie by Ludwig Leichhardt in 1845. There’s the country. It’s been touted as one a picnic table and rest area at the Carmila of the best rodeo events in Australia! scenic base.

Moranbah Clairview Lake Elphinstone  Visit the nearby abandoned TIP: This lake is one of the region’s best mining town of Mount Britton natural highlights and is a popular St Lawrence (approximately a 35-minute drive spot to set up camp, try fishing, north-east of Nebo), founded in 1880. bushwalking, kayaking or water sports. Lake Elphinstone has toilets, Wolfang Moranbah showers, a boat ramp and picnic Featuring new and modern facilities, tables and offers bird-watching and Moranbah was created specifically wildlife encounters. CLERMONT Middlemount for miners and their families. Enjoy the newly refurbished town centre with water feature, children’s FACT: European maps suggest Lake Elphinstone was a meeting play area and a place for adults to point for Indigenous tribes. Rock enjoy coffee. art paintings are known to exist at nearby Burton Downs. TIP: Follow the one-kilometre Federation Walk at Moranbah’s Theresa Creek Dam entrance to the town’s Big Red Located 22 kilometres south-west Rhino Bucket. of Clermont, this dam is popular for skiing, swimming, fishing, camping Clermont or a scenic lunch at the kiosk. Clermont retains much of its Main Photo: Wolfang Peak. colourful history, rich in drama and Top Row: Hoods Lagoon at laced with tragedy. Visit the Clermont Clermont; Theresa Creek Historical Centres to hear about the Dam; Views from caves inside region’s interesting past, discover Wolfang Peak. the 1916 Flood Memorial, an eerie About the Region Bottom Row: Lord’s Table Mountain; reminder of one of Australia’s worst Lake Elphinstone; Middlemount Races. floods, and visit Hoods Lagoon with The Isaac Region its abundant birdlife and poignant encompasses 58,862 war memorial. square kilometres of fertile plains, rich soils and Bowen Basin coal mines together  Fossick at Clermont’s General TIP: with the beautiful beaches Permission Area and try your luck at along the coast. striking gold.

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The Isaac Coast is home to rustic beachside Carmila

communities nestled along a relatively Clairview undeveloped yet accessible stretch of shoreline, and features a host of interesting wildlife. St Lawrence

DID YOU KNOW?

The tiny town of St Lawrence supplies Sydney Fish Market with 5% of its total mud crab each year.

Clairview’s remoteness makes it a gem for night photography

 ST LAWRENCE Famous for its crabbing and sandy and narrow. Facilities include fishing, Clairview is also home to a The town may be small, but it is big toilets, barbecues, picnic tables and protected sanctuary for dugongs, an on attractions, featuring a heritage- boat ramps. endangered marine mammal. You listed Anglican Church built in 1898, Hike or take a 4WD excursion to may be lucky enough to see one and cemetery graves dating back Flaggy Rock Bluff for breathtaking from the beach. to the mid-1800s. The St Lawrence 360-degree ocean and rural views. Wetlands are a drawcard for nature The boat ramp provides easy access lovers. The area has abundant for a day on the water, or relax at one  GREENHILL & ILBILBIE birdlife, with 92 bird species of the many beachside picnic spots These idyllic locations have and look out for some of the many recorded including nationally wonderful views of the ocean threatened waterbirds. turtles in the area. and surrounding districts. There’s Visitors can enjoy camping at the St onshore, estuary and offshore Lawrence Recreation Grounds with  CARMILA fishing near local reefs and islands views to the wetlands or drive up the A blend of beachfront bliss mixed and plenty of bushland for keen Connors Range to Schneider’s Inn with country character, Carmila’s walkers to take advantage of main industry is cane growing with Lookout to experience panoramic magnificent views. views of the wetlands, coastline harvesting season between May Visit Yarrawonga and Notch Point and islands. and November. Reserves to go camping, fishing Carmila Beach is an unspoilt and crabbing. Turtles nest on local  CLAIRVIEW paradise and offers a nearby beaches from October to January. A palm tree-lined stretch of golden convenient three-day rest and sand makes Clairview the perfect camping area. Access to the camp Access to Cape Palmerston National spot to pull up for a few days, weeks ground is along one kilometre of dirt Park (Page 22 – 23) is via Greenhill or even months! track and the last 300 metres are Road for 4WDs only.

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St Lawrence WHY MACKAY? The Mackay Region is paradise not just for its visitors, but for the lucky people who call it home.

Having photographed around the world, Mackay is still one of Mark Fitz’s favourite destinations

Mackay’s Mark Fitz is a photographer, waterfalls and creeks, there’s a huge 5. Keswick Island – great snorkelling at travel writer and social media influencer range of spots in the region to visit. the reef at the end of the airport runway, who has photographed some of the Throw into the mix the world-famous so many top beaches and the views most spectacular locations in the world. kangaroos and wallabies at Cape from the lookouts around the island From swimming with reef sharks and Hillsborough, the turtles that nest are incredible. rays in French Polynesia or night time and hatch on our beaches during the snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, summer months and the whales that What does the perfect weekend in The Mark has seen and filmed it all! But swim past our shores during winter and Mackay Region look like? he says Mackay is the perfect base to I think we’re pretty lucky to live in such a Start the day with sunrise at Bucasia satisfy his love for nature and adventure. beautiful region. Beach, then it’s time to jump in the car and head to Finch Hatton for a quick dip How long have you lived in Mackay? Where would be your Top 5 places to at the waterfalls. From there it’s onto I’ve lived in Mackay for 4 years. We have visit in Mackay? the Eungella Chalet for lunch and a walk a house in Bucasia which we love! 1. Cape Hillsborough – with the famous amongst the rainforest and hopefully kangaroos and wallabies at sunrise spot a platypus or two at Broken River. Did Mackay have any influence over you followed by exploring the national park starting your photography career? Head back down the mountain with a lookouts and walking tracks (it’s easy to Yes, the very first Instameet I attended quick stop in at the Pinnacle Hotel for spend a few days here!) was here in Mackay and Garry Norris their world-famous Pinnacle pies and was the headline Instagrammer. He’s a 2. Seaforth – one of my favourite then head to the Eimeo pub for a well- fantastic photographer and even better beaches in the region is here. Just 5 deserved cold beer! minutes up the road are North and South person and it was great to chat and pick Day Two would start at Cape Redcliff Islands and you can even walk up lots of photography tips. Hillsborough to see the kangaroos and to them at low tide. The views at the top wallabies at sunrise, followed by a short What makes Mackay such a great place of North Redcliff Island are amazing drive to Seaforth and a walk out to North to live? and it’s a great place to spot turtles and I love being outside and exploring whales during winter. and South Redcliff Islands. I’d then head the great outdoors and Mackay has back into town for lunch at the marina 3. Finch Hatton – the perfect spot for a so much to offer for those that love and then along to Lamberts beach getting out amongst nature. From our cool, refreshing dip in summer. lookout to spot some whales before beautiful beaches and stunning islands 4. Cape Palmerston – fun 4WD tracks finishing up with fish and chips on the to the magical mountains, rainforests, and great fishing just off the beach. beach at Bucasia!

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WHERE TO NEXT? Surrounded by piercing blue waters, there’s an array of things to see and do within The Whitsundays region.

Whether you’re soaking up the sun on one of the spectacular Bowen beaches, delving into the history of the region in Proserpine, exploring our outback heart in Collinsville, immersing yourself in the tropical island paradises of the Whitsunday Islands or throwing yourself into the resort town of Airlie Beach, there is something for everyone in this incredibly diverse region. The Whitsundays is the ideal hub from which to enjoy all that the Great Barrier Reef has to offer. From diving and snorkelling, to a scenic flight, to sailing, you can enjoy the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands from above, below and in between. The Whitsundays is quite literally situated in the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Heart Reef is a beautiful composition of coral that has naturally formed into the shape of a heart and located within Hardy Reef off the Whitsundays. HAMILTON ISLAND The region is also home to award-winning Whitehaven Beach. Hamilton Island QLD 4803 Pure, white, silica sand glistens along this 7km stretch of P: 137 333 stunning beach, the jewel in the region’s crown. E: [email protected] www.hamiltonisland.com.au The Whitsundays is home to a number of Great Barrier Reef Located just under two hours’ drive north of the Mackay CBD is one firsts with a series of underwater sculptures dotted throughout of Australia’s favourite holiday destinations. Hamilton Island has a the marine park. The region is also home to an Australian-first, range of accommodation options from hotel-style rooms, intimate underwater accommodation on the Great Barrier Reef with bungalows, holiday homes and luxury villas, plus two exclusive adults floor-to-ceiling views of tropical marine life living below. only resorts; Beach Club and qualia. Dine and delight in one of the 20 restaurants and bars or choose from The range of accommodation and food/wine experiences over 65 different activities for all ages on and around Hamilton Island, for holidaymakers to enjoy is diverse and suits all budgets. including daily trips to Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef. From Airlie Beach’s ‘eat street’ the Esplanade, to five-star With ferries travelling to/from the Port of Airlie several times a day, getting to Hamilton Island is easy. dining on island resorts, visitors’ taste buds tingle their entire Don’t forget to ask about our ‘Exclusive Locals Rates’! holiday. Luxury resorts, hotels, motels, caravan parks and backpacker accommodation are on offer to suit all budgets. The Whitsundays now has seven island resorts open on five islands. Day spas, rainforest walks, sailing trips, swimming, snorkelling, relaxing or exploring – the range of activities is endless and will satisfy the most active traveller. The hardest part is deciding! Main Photo: The famous Heart Reef. No matter what experience you desire from your tropical Inset (left): Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach. paradise holiday, The Whitsundays has it all. Inset (right): Green sea turtle.

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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ THE SHORES APARTMENTS HOLIDAY placeA to relax and revisit IBIS MACKAY ibis Mackay, a three time winner of Mackay Tourism’s best Standard sweet ibis features Accommodation beds inevery room, complimentary fitness facilities and WiFi. TurBARlence Tavern located on the ground floor experience, dining comfortable a offers great daily specials and free car parking when you spend 25 or more. Serving delicious locally sourced food for not only hotel guests but for the local community too. [email protected] [email protected] E: 07 4898 0000 07 4954 9444 E: Mackay Airport, Christensen Circuit, SouthMackay QLD 4740 P: 9 Pacific Drive, Blacks Beach QLD 4740 P: www.ibismackay.com.au www.theshores.com.au 2 1 SEA EAGLES BEACH RESORT Sea Eagles Beach Resort is 30km south of Mackay beachfront facing onto Salonika Beach, with (19) two storey self-contained two (2) apartments, townhouse bedroom fully equipped kitchen, fridge/freezer, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, clothes machine, laundry/washing dryer, bathroom, bath and showers, two toilets, main bedroom queen bed, second bedroom (2) single beds or bed. single and double SANDPIPER MOTEL Sandpiper motel is located at beautiful Sarina Beach 23 fully self-contained beachfront units. Come and relax and just do breathtaking the in take but nothing views. Patrolled beach, shaded pool, undercover parking, BBQ area, guest laundry, large vehicle parking, free WiFi, and close to boat ramp with fishing.great [email protected] [email protected] E: 07 4956 3322 E: 07 4956 6130 149 Rasmussen Avenue, Salonika Beach, Hay Point QLD 4740 P: 1 Owen Jenkins Drive, Sarina Beach QLD 4737 P: www.seaeaglesresort.com.au www.sandpipermotel.net 38 mackayregion.com ACCOMMODATION, ATTRACTIONS, TOURS & DINING www.eimeohotel.com.au P: 4740 QLD Eimeo Avenue, 1 Mango www.facebook.com/pinnaclepub P: 4757 QLD Pinnacle Road, Eungella Mackay 604 07 4954 6106 E: 6106 4954 07 E: 5207 4958 07 1 hrfromMackay •weekend lunches•homeofthe$10crumbedsteak accommodation availableasastopoverontheIsaacwesterntrail drive throughtheIsaactovisitus•heritagelisted–builtin1863 2 REYNOLDSST NEBOQLD•0749505102 [email protected] [email protected] NEBO HOTEL WWW.NEBOHOTEL.COM.AU all day from 10am to8pm. 10am from day all open is kitchen The Sunday: 8.30pm; to 10am from day all open is kitchen The –Sat: Fri to8pm; 6pm & Dinner to2pm noon 12 Lunch –Thurs: Mon to10pm. –10am aweek 7days Open 4pm–8pm Sundays Music Live PACIFIC HOTEL EIMEO Hotel. Pinnacle the sits Valley Pioneer Queensland’s north in Mackay of west kilometres Sixty HOTEL PINNACLE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

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Clermont Visitor Information Centre +61 (0) 7 4957 7677 +61 (0) 7 4842 1800 com.au www.isaac.qld.gov.au +61 (0) 7 4956 1480 Crediton Hall Campground Riviera +61 (0) 7 4983 3311 www.facebook.com/ www.rivieramackay.com.au White Lace Motel Mackay Visitor Information Centre creditonhallcampground +61 (0) 7 4914 2460 www.whitelace.com.au www.mackayregion.com +61 (0) 7 13 74 68 +61 (0)7 4951 4466 1300 130 001 Rover Holidays Units Direct Hotels - Pacific Sands www.roverholidayunits.com.au Windmill Motel and Reception Centre Mackay Region Information Centre www.directhotels.com.au/ +61 (0) 7 4951 3711 www.southerncrossmotelgroup. www.mackayregion.com pacificsands com.au/motels/qld/mackay- +61 (0) 7 4837 1228 +61 (0) 7 4843 3333 Rydges Mackay Suites accommodation/windmill-motel-and- www.rydges.com/mackay-suites events-centre Melba House Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach +61 (0) 7 4969 1000 +61 (0) 4944 3344 www.facebook.com/ www.discoveryholidayparks.com. 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CAP C A P R I C O R N W AY mackayregion.com 41 GETTING HERE GETTING AROUND By Air By Taxi Mackay Airport is serviced by major carriers Virgin Australia, Call 131 008 or look for the taxi ranks within the city centre, at Qantas and Jetstar. local shopping centres or at the Mackay Airport. Moranbah Airport is serviced by Virgin Australia and Qantas. By Uber Short and long-term car parking is available at both airports. Uber operates in Mackay, check the app for more details. By Rail By Bus Queensland Rail travels to and from Mackay, with the train Mackay Transit Coaches operate a public bus schedule to station located near Paget, 5 kilometres south of the City Centre. most areas in The Mackay Region. By Road Tour Services Major coach operators include Mackay in their scheduled Contact your nearest Visitor Information Centre for local tour services from destinations throughout Queensland. recommendations.

Temperature Temperature SWIMMING CLIMATE ( ˚Celsius ) ( ˚Fahrenheit ) Marine stingers can be present in the ocean, with high-risk Summer (Dec — Feb) 23 – 30 73 – 86 season being October to May. Observe warning signs, wear protective stinger swimwear and swim between the flags Autumn (Mar — May) 20 – 27 68 – 81 at patrolled beaches. Estuarine crocodiles may also inhabit Winter (Jun — Aug) 14 – 22 57 – 72 some waterways so always follow safety signage. Spring (Sep — Nov) 20 – 28 68 – 82

*Temperature ranges are approximate averages only. Source: www.bom.gov.au/climate from Mackay Aero Station DID YOU KNOW? The drive time to Mackay from Cairns is approximately 8.5 hours and from Brisbane is approximately 11 hours.

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