THE MACKAY REGION VisitorVisitor GuideGuide 20202021

mackayregion.com CONTENTS EXPERIENCES VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES Wildlife Encounters...... 2–3 Mackay Region Visitor Information Centre Nature Reserved...... 4–5 Sarina Field of Dreams, Bruce Highway, Sarina Hooked on Mackay...... 6–7 P: 07 4837 1228 Family Fun...... 8–9 E: [email protected] Local Flavours...... 10 For opening hours, please check www.mackayregion.com Culture...... 11 Mackay Visitor Information Kiosk LOCATIONS Bluewater Lagoon, Matsuura Drive, Mackay P: 1300 130 001 Cape Hillsborough & Hibiscus Coast...... 12–13 E: [email protected] Eungella & Pioneer Valley...... 14–15 Mackay City & Marina...... 16–17 For opening hours, please check www.mackayregion.com Northern Beaches...... 18–19 Melba House Visitor Information Centre Cape Palmerston, Sarina & Surrounds...... 20–21 Melba House, Eungella Road, Marian Isaac Inland...... 22–23 P: 07 4954 4299 Isaac Coast...... 24 E: [email protected] Open: 9am – 3pm, 7 days IMPORTANT INFORMATION Why Mackay?...... 26 Broken River Visitor Information Centre Events Calendar...... 28–29 534 Eungella Dam Road, Broken River Where to Next?...... 30 P: 07 4958 4745 Planning Your Trip...... 31–41 E: [email protected] Membership Directory...... 42–44 Open: 10am – 3pm, 7 days Mackay Region Map...... 45 Clermont Historical Centre & Visitor Information Centre Getting Here & Getting Around...... BACK COVER 17217 Gregory Highway, Clermont P: 07 4983 3311 E: [email protected] Open: 9am – 3pm, Wednesday to Saturday (Mar to Dec) PUBLICATION MANAGER: Daniel Brown | EDITORIAL: Melissa Woods COVER: Exploring at Cape Palmerston National Park – Trip in a Van | THIS PAGE: Platypus at Broken River, Eungella National Park – Mark Fitzpatrick. WELCOME TO THE MACKAY REGION A piece of paradise waiting just for you…

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mackayregion.com 1 WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS The Mackay Region is full of diverse wildlife, whether it’s the wallabies and kangaroos on the beach, the platypus and birds in the rainforest, or the spectacular fish found in the creeks, dams and rivers…you won’t have to search far for a wonderful wildlife experience.

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Top 6 Wildlife Encounters

 WALLABIES AT SUNRISE,  WHERE ARE THE WHALES? CAPE HILLSBOROUGH Each year between June and November, you can catch a glimpse NATIONAL PARK of humpback whales as they Capture a quintessential Australian migrate north along Australia’s experience at sunrise when the eastern coastline. The purpose- wallabies and kangaroos come to built whale watching platform at feed on the shoreline at Casuarina Lamberts Beach is a great place to Beach, Cape Hillsborough National spot these magnificent creatures. Park. Best of all, this bucket-list experience is free! TIP: Enjoy a glimpse of the whales all year round at the Slade Those who stay overnight TIP: Point Water Tower at Lamberts at the tourist park overlooking Beach with a majestic, 18-metre- the beach will get to experience high whale painting. wallabies and kangaroos relaxing at the park throughout the day.  BRILLIANT BIRDLIFE Mackay has some of the most  PLATYPUS IN THE WILD, diverse birdlife, thanks to the BROKEN RIVER, EUNGELLA region’s unique ecosystems. Close NATIONAL PARK to the city, you’ll find birdlife at the Broken River is touted as one of the Kommo Toera Trail and The Mackay best places in the world to spot a Region Botanic Gardens, while platypus! The tranquil, freshwater migratory shorebirds can be seen environment and the purpose-built along Sandfly Creek Reserve, and platypus viewing platforms near the endemic Eungella Honeyeater the Visitor Information Centre and in the rainforests of Eungella café are the perfect places to see National Park. these shy creatures when they rise to the surface. TIP: St Lawrence Wetlands is home to over 100 different bird TIP: Platypus have sensitive species and celebrates its birdlife hearing and are easily disturbed. Sit with a special wetlands weekend quietly and watch for air bubbles in June. rising to the surface of the water.  FISH ARE FLOURISHING  DISCOVER DUGONG, For world-class recreational CLAIRVIEW BEACH fishing, look no further than The Mackay Region. Within 45 minutes The small coastal town of Clairview, of Mackay, you can be fishing at famous for its fishing and crabbing, a tropical reef, rainforest stream, is also home to a protected sanctuary blue water river, a sandy estuary or for the endangered dugong. These an inland dam. gentle sea creatures can be spotted from the beach or the boat. TIP: Catch that legendary metre- plus barramundi by hiring a fishing Dugongs are more closely TIP: charter or try your luck at one of related to elephants than to whales the inland dams. or dolphins and can graze on up to 30 kilograms of seagrass per day.

Main Photo: The famous Cape Hillsborough Sunrise Wallaby I have really loved exploring The Mackay Region. There is so much Experience. to discover. From going out mud crabbing with some friendly locals From Far Left: Platypus at Broken to being camped out high in the hinterland watching platypus River, Eungella National Park; Blue tiger butterfly at Keswick Island; swim in the creek. I have watched the sunrise with some friendly Koala near Moranbah; Whale kangaroos and explored beautiful beaches. There really is such a watching from Lamberts Lookout. huge diversity in the region and that’s why I keep coming back. @SEANSCOTTPHOTOGRAPHY

mackayregion.com 3 NATURE RESERVED The Mackay Region is best known for its authentic nature experiences. Explore Australia’s longest and oldest sub-tropical rainforest, swim in freshwater gorges, or enjoy quiet camping spots and uncrowded coastlines.

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Top Nature Experiences

 Whether you’re looking to NATIONAL PARKS The Mackay Region is home to some of the most diverse national escape the crowds and stay at parks. From the lush green, mist-shrouded Eungella National Park to a luxurious eco-retreat, want the rugged plains of Peak Range National Park, all the way to Cape to get up close and personal Hillsborough, where rainforest meets the ocean. Bushwalking is with wallabies on the beach, or popular throughout the region and varies from beginner five-minute dive into the local culture, The circuits to three-to-five-day treks for the experienced walkers. See Mackay Region has something for our top National Parks below. everyone! I was blown away by TIP: Closer to the city, try the Kommo Toera Trail at Slade Point or the variety of things to do on my The Mackay Region Botanic Gardens on Lagoon Street. visit and cannot wait to return!  @THEFIVEFOOTTRAVELER 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 spectacular waterfalls and large rock pools.

TIP: Allocate enough time for exploring the Pioneer Valley while you visit Hatton Gorge – there are some fantastic local cafés and eateries along the way and wonderful photo opportunities at the top of the Eungella Range!  ISLANDS AND BEACHES Relax and unwind with a choice of 31 beaches in The Mackay Region. Enjoy fishing, swimming or stand-up paddle boarding in crystal- clear water along the uncrowded coastline. Hire a charter to take you further out to the surrounding islands where the fishing and serenity is second-to-none.

Top Parks in Mackay

EUNGELLA NATIONAL PARK CAPE HILLSBOROUGH Approximately 80 kilometres NATIONAL PARK west of Mackay Approximately 50 kilometres north of Mackay

Australia’s longest stretch of sub-tropical rainforest and one of Dense rainforest meets the ocean in Queensland’s most ecologically this ruggedly scenic park with rocky diverse parks with 860 plant species headlands covered in hoop pines Main Photo: Araluen Falls at Finch and a wonderful variety of wildlife. and volcanic rock formations. Meet Hatton Gorge. the friendly wildlife on the beach at Top Row: Hiking to the Gemini CAPE PALMERSTON sunrise each morning. Peaks; 4WD exploring through Cape Palmerston; Platypus spotting at NATIONAL PARK Broken River, Eungella National Park. 115 kilometres south-east of Mackay HOMEVALE NATIONAL PARK Bottom Row: Kommo Toera Trail; 70 kilometres south-west of Mackay The lush rainforests of Eungella National Park.

Dramatic cliffs, peaks and spires, this This uncrowded coastline is best for park is set in a vast, dry landscape 4WD enthusiasts, with windswept and protects open woodland, headlands, rainforest, swamp, sand brigalow and key fossil locations. dunes and beaches, along with the 344 metre Mount Funnel.

mackayregion.com 5 HOOKED ON MACKAY Barra busting up in the creeks, football sized sooties in the dams and pelagic speedsters offshore make The Mackay Region Australia’s premier recreational fishing destination. Fish for iconic species across the region’s spectacular destinations and you’ll be Hooked on Mackay!

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The Mackay Region has a dedicated fishing platform full of useful information for anglers. Visit www.hookedonmackay.com or Hooked on Mackay on Facebook.

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 INSHORE RIVERS & CREEKS  FRESHWATER IMPOUNDMENTS  LAND-BASED FISHING The mangrove-lined creeks of The Spectacular freshwater fishing No boat? No worries! The Mackay Region create bountiful exists right across The Mackay Mackay Region offers lots of fish habitats. Nowhere is this more Region. Located within 90 minutes possibilities for the land-based evident than the net-free zone that of Mackay are three freshwater angler. The region’s 31 beaches, stretches from St Helens Beach to impoundments. Kinchant and the marina, and several jetties Cape Hillsborough. This net-free Teemburra Dams are famed for along the Pioneer River all zone and the many creek systems their barramundi, whilst Eungella allow easy access for anglers around Mackay are a bonanza for Dam is home to monster sooty to target anything from bream recreational anglers, offering a grunter. Theresa Creek Dam near to barracuda. Heading into the practically endless list of exciting Clermont is also stocked. The freshwater, the fantastic fishing fish species. Dreaming of catching strike of a sooty grunter always doesn’t stop, with sooty grunter that magical metre barramundi? brings anglers back for more. and even saratoga to be found. Mackay is your destination.

I love travelling and fishing in Australia and with my job I get to fish up and down the East Coast. I always find myself, however, gravitating to The Mackay Region, particularly Teemburra and Eungella dams. Not only is the fishing for barramundi and sooty grunter amazing, these are also some of the most picturesque  OFFSHORE ISLANDS  CRABBING lakes in the country. AND REEFS It’s not just the fish that are DEAN SILVESTER, The picturesque series of plentiful in The Mackay Region’s AUSTRALIAN FISHING islands and coral reefs found off creeks and rivers, there’s also CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER Mackay’s coast present exciting an abundance of crustaceans. opportunities for anglers. Viable Mud and blue swimmer crabs are tactics include chasing bait balls a common catch up and down for the pursuing mackerels and the region’s coastline with prime tuna, retrieving poppers across spots being the creeks at Seaforth, reefs for big pelagics and jigging Eimeo and Clairview. Inland, the Main Photo: The Australian Fishing for the monsters of the deep. The red claw crayfish can be caught Championships taking place at sheer variety of species on offer from dams in The Isaac Region. Eungella Dam. makes the offshore fishing from Mackay world class.

mackayregion.com 7 FAMILY FUN The Mackay Region is perfect for families, offering incredible nature and wildlife experiences and state-of-the-art recreational facilities guaranteed to bring out the inner child in everyone.

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Top Spots for the Family

 WAKE HOUSE AUSTRALIA  BLUEWATER LAGOON, This state-of-the-art wake boarding RIVER STREET, MACKAY facility caters to a range of age This facility is one of the most groups and experience levels. With popular spots for families. live music and events, it’s the perfect Enjoy three lagoon areas, a 19.5 mix of fun, fitness and relaxation. metre water slide, waterfalls and playground. It also has a café,  INDOOR GO-KARTING, barbecue facilities and lifeguards SIDETRAX MACKAY patrolling during opening hours. If the kids spent the entire trip up complaining about your driving,  MACKAY REGIONAL BOTANIC show them who’s boss with a race GARDENS, LAGOON STREET, at the Sidetrax Entertainment Hub. This indoor go-kart circuit is a great MACKAY With more than three kilometres way to burn some rubber, and more of scenic tracks and boardwalks importantly some energy. overlooking a beautiful lagoon,  SARINA SUGAR SHED, FIELD OF the Botanic Gardens is full of spectacular flora and fauna, The Mackay Region has so much DREAMS PARKLANDS, SARINA running waterfalls and streams, to offer for families. With our Enjoy an interactive and highly and an elevated café. family focus on the outdoors and engaging guided tour at this multi- award-winning facility. Based in  SUGAR BOWL MACKAY, wildlife experiences and reef to the heart of sugar cane country, rainforest adventures, kids can the Sugar Shed provides an NORRIS ROAD, ANDERGROVE A multi-sports facility with a state- run joyfully wild and get back to educational and tasty insight into of-the-art skate park featuring nature. I can’t wait to come back. the region’s sugar cane history. three-metre competition bowl, ELISA ELWIN,  FOREST FLYING intermediate bowl and street run. OUT & ABOUT WITH KIDS This eco-tourism experience offers The park also has a multi-sports views of the Finch Hatton Gorge court, grassed play area, climbing rainforest from a unique angle, wall and ping pong areas. travelling 340 metres through the rainforest canopy on a flying fox  FRECKLE FARM TOURS, ETON 25 metres above ground. This family-run farm not only produces healthy, nutritious and  BREDL’S WILD FARM tasty food using pasture-based, Come face-to-face with some of chemical-free methods but it’s also Australia’s most iconic animals home to the happiest cows, pigs, from koalas to crocodiles, chickens, sheep, horses and dogs wombats, kangaroos and emus. who you’ll meet during farm tours. Idyllically located on a 175 acre property, Bredl’s Wild Farm is north of Mackay at Bloomsbury.

Main Photo: Platypus Beach at Mirani. Top Row: Fast paced fun at Sidetrax Mackay; Sweet surprises at the Sarina Sugar Shed; Crocodile displays at Bredl’s Wild Farm. Make time to... Bottom Row: Getting airborne at Wake House Australia; Forest Flying Visit one of Australia’s largest rainforest ziplining. orchid displays, The Orchid House, built in 1988. The surrounding parkland at Queens Park has excellent playgrounds and facilities for families.

mackayregion.com 9 LOCAL FLAVOURS Award-winning, succulent, fresh and local; The Mackay Region focuses on authentic paddock-to-plate experiences from bush dining in the country, to fresh seafood beside the sea, and trendy cafés in the city.

 MEET LOCAL FARMERS  GOURMET BUSH TUCKER Buy fresh and seasonal produce Passionate chef Nik Flack and direct from local farmers at the his team present an exquisite and Greater Whitsunday Farmers fascinating degustation dining Markets every Wednesday at the experience at The Flackyard Bluewater Quay in the City Centre. Restaurant, located in the Pioneer Valley. Indulge in awe-inspiring  SWEET BERRIES local produce, unique beverages Enjoy the fruits of your labour when and Australian native foods you visit Ballantynes Strawberry sourced from Aboriginal-owned Farm in picturesque Cameron’s businesses and communities. Pocket, just north of Mackay. Kids will love picking their own  BREW juicy strawberries during the Get hands-on experience in the months of June to September, brewing process and choose from while blueberries are an option over 200 brews, including the on weekends from October to famous Mackay Lager, at a micro- January. The Farm’s café opens for brewery in Paget. homemade scones, crepes, coffee, ice cream, jams and chutneys.  AWARD-WINNING Main Photo: Australian native cuisine ATTRACTIONS from The Flackyard Restaurant. The Sarina Sugar Shed is Australia’s Top Left: Desserts from Salt only miniature sugar mill and Café at Dolphin Heads Resort. distillery, making award-winning Bottom Left: Zarby’s rums, liqueurs and a range of Café at Mount Ossa. sauces, chutneys and sweet treats.

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CULTURE The Mackay Region celebrates a rich and colourful history and culture, from some of Australia’s oldest gold mining towns in The Isaac Region, to self-guided tours of Mackay’s inner-city art-deco buildings.

Top Spots for Art

 CEDAR GALLERY This art and timber gallery is surrounded by rolling green hills in picturesque Broken River. Cedar Gallery tours run Friday through to Sunday on the hour from 11am giving visitors an insight into local art, Eungella history as well as great food and drink. Bookings are essential.  ARTSPACE MACKAY One of the largest regional art galleries, Artspace Mackay features local, national and international collections, as well as workshops for children.  PUBLIC ART Discover over 100 public art pieces on permanent display through Mackay’s City Centre, laneways and Top Spots for Heritage along the Bluewater Trail overlooking the Pioneer River.  5TH LANE CLERMONT HISTORICAL CENTRE Learn about Marvel at the creativity of local and visiting artists at the town’s rich history involving gold rushes, copper Mackay’s 5th Lane in the City Centre. Download the mines, shearers, stockmen and squatters. Zappar app and experience the artwork interactively. MACKAY CITY & HERITAGE WALK Enjoy a self-  CLERMONT RAILWAY STATION guided tour of Mackay’s City Centre and Waterfront Heritage Discovery Trail using your smartphone or Take a step back in time and enjoy the magnificent tablet via Mackay Regional Council’s website. mural painted on the railway carriages of the old railway station in Clermont, constructed in 1884. MELBA HOUSE Home of the famous opera singer Dame Nellie Melba, the 1882 home is now a historical museum and Visitor Information Centre in Marian. Main Photo: Art displays at Mackay’s 5th Lane. GREENMOUNT HOMESTEAD A heritage-listed Top Right: The Clermont homestead featuring more than 20,000 items dating Historical Centre. back to the early 1900s.

mackayregion.com 11 Halliday Bay Ball Bay Smalleys Beach

Cape Seaforth Hillsborough

Mount Jukes

Habana

The Leap Nindaroo Beaconsfield

Farleigh Glenella

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

 BEAUTIFUL BUSHWALKS Beachcomber Cove Track  HISTORY (moderate) 2.2 kilometres return The various bushwalks within Cape The Yuibera people lived in the Start from the northern end Hillsborough National Park gives Cape Hillsborough area for of Cape Hillsborough picnic visitors the chance to witness a thousands of years and signs of area and pass through open host of unique Australian wildlife, their special connection to the area eucalyptus forest and remnant from spectacular Blue Tiger are still present. Mount Mandurana, rainforest with hoop pines, ferns Butterflies in the cooler months, to commonly referred to as ‘The and vines to Beachcomber Cove, Flatback and Green Turtles in the Leap’, was the scene of a dramatic featuring amazing views from surrounding waters. conflict between European settlers the lookout. At low tide, return and Indigenous peoples. Visit The Diversity Boardwalk to Cape Hillsborough picnic area the large sculpture on the Bruce (easy) 1.2 kilometres return along the beach. Highway to learn more. Featuring melaleuca woodland, Andrews Point Track mangrove and open eucalyptus (moderate to difficult) forest and vine thicket, the first 300 5.2 kilometres return or 2.8 metres of the track is accessible to kilometres return via beach wheelchairs and strollers. Follow the beach to reach the Yuibera Plant Trail start of the track. After climbing Did you know? (easy) 1.2 kilometres return numerous steps, you will be There are over 140 avian, Walk or drive along the gravel rewarded with spectacular views 25 reptile, 22 mammal and road to Hidden Valley to learn from several lookouts. At low tide, 8 amphibian species that make more about the Yuibera people’s walk to Wedge Island or return to Cape Hillsborough special. traditional use of plants in the area. the picnic area along the beach.

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Halliday Bay Ball Bay Smalleys Beach

Cape Seaforth Hillsborough

Mount Jukes

Habana Four Ways to Enjoy

The Leap Nindaroo Cape Hillsborough & Hibiscus Coast Beaconsfield SUNRISE WALLABY EXPERIENCE Wake up early and enjoy a spectacular Farleigh beach sunrise with Australia’s iconic wallabies and kangaroos. Glenella WEDGE ISLAND ROCKPOOLS Accessible during low tide from Cape Hillsborough, Wedge Island is home to stunning rockpools. MACKAY SEAFORTH NET-FREE FISHING ZONES Target a wide variety of fish species in the beautiful waters comprising the net-free fishing zone surrounding Seaforth.

HIBISCUS COAST Set up the tent or caravan and enjoy the sights and experiences that make up the stunning Hibiscus Coast.

Main Photo: Wedge Island can be accessed from Cape Hillsborough at low tide. Right – clockwise from Top: Seaforth Beach; Cape Hillsborough’s walking tracks; Halliday Bay golf course and swimming enclosure; Seaforth’s net-free zone barramundi; Kangaroo at sunrise at Cape Hillsborough.

mackayregion.com 13 EUNGELLA & PIONEER VALLEY The Pioneer Valley is home to spectacular scenery and Australia’s longest stretch of sub-tropical rainforest. Here you will find unique wildlife, bushwalking tracks and pristine billabongs.

Four Ways to Enjoy Eungella & the Pioneer Valley  FINCH HATTON GORGE  EUNGELLA TREE ARCH This secluded rainforest experience will awaken the Enjoy epic views as you travel up the winding Eungella body and soul with incredible bushwalks and beautiful Range and take in the clear mountain air. waterfalls, surrounded by sheer cliffs and lush greenery. The Sky Window Circuit is great for young and old Cool down with a swim at one (or both) of the popular (wheelchair and pram-friendly) and boasts views of the swimming holes, Araluen Cascades and the Wheel of Fire. entire Pioneer Valley region below. It’s also the entry point to a deeper rainforest hike along the edge of the Eungella On the way out of Finch Hatton Gorge, treat your Range, where you can find the strangler fig Tree Arch. tastebuds to tantalising food at one of the cafés in the rainforest or stay the night to fully experience this  CAMPING & FISHING AT EUNGELLA DAM wondrous location. Situated in Mackay’s mountain range, Eungella Dam is  PLATYPUS SPOTTING famed for its breathtaking scenery, fishing and camping. The viewing decks at Broken River are regarded as some This scenic lake is fringed by rainforest and stocked of the most reliable places in the world to see platypus with sooty grunter, cod and barramundi. It’s accessible in the wild. by regular vehicles but the last portion of road is unsealed where the landscape changes from rainforest Morning and evening are the best times to see to high country farms. platypus but you can enjoy the area anytime of the day with a Visitor Information Centre showcasing With plenty of space to spread out, Eungella Dam is the local artwork and a café run by an Austrian chef which perfect spot to forget your worries and enjoy nature at offers an alfresco dining experience, great coffee and its finest. Facilities include showers, toilets, barbecue the famous Yodel Burger. and picnic tables.

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The Pioneer Valley

Finch Hatton Gorge

Eungella Marian MACKAY Broken Make time to... River Pinnacle Mirani

Discover the heritage-listed Greenmount Homestead at Walkerston, with over 20,000 historical items depicting the life of the early settlers.

Did you know?

The small Pioneer Valley towns of Walkerston, Marian, Mirani (RV Friendly Town™), and Pinnacle have unique and charming characteristics and are well worth a visit.

Main Photo: Views of the Pioneer Valley from Eungella’s Sky Window lookout. Clockwise from Top Right: Platypus at Broken River; Travelling the Eungella Range; Dumbleton Weir is a great spot for fishing; Eungella Tree Arch; Finch Hatton’s Wheel of Fire.

mackayregion.com 15 MACKAY CITY & MARINA With one of Queensland’s only blue water rivers as the backdrop, the Mackay City offers spectacular scenery, superb shopping and culinary delights, while the Mackay Marina is renowned for fantastic fishing and a great place to enjoy a drink.

Mackay Harbour

Bluewater Lagoon

Mackay Airport

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Four Ways to Enjoy Mackay City

 VISIT THE INFO KIOSK  GET ACTIVE The new Mackay Visitor Information From art-deco inspired buildings Kiosk was officially opened in 2020 to public art displays and funky and is situated at the entrance to laneway murals, the Mackay Mackay’s biggest recreation facility, City Centre has many nooks The Bluewater Lagoon, where you and crannies to explore on foot. can enjoy three swimming pools, You can even take a self-guided water slides and a café. Mackay City Centre and Waterfront Heritage Discovery Trail walk using The Visitor Information Kiosk is your smartphone or tablet. operated by informed volunteers, is stocked with brochures and The Bluewater Trail, which begins at unique memorabilia, and features a the Botanic Gardens, follows the blue large TV display with travel-related Pioneer River along to the popular information 24/7. Bluewater Lagoon, and continues to the Bluewater Quay. A new 2.6  SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP kilometre pathway connecting the Soak up the tropical streetscapes Bluewater Quay to the Mackay and enjoy endless shopping. The Marina provides a seamless pathway Mackay Mackay City Centre offers boutique from the city to the beach. Harbour clothing, toy and giftware stores Mackay Regional Council also run a while nearby Caneland Central free Active in the City program with has over 100 speciality and service free classes including Zumba, Tai stores, making it Mackay’s largest Chi and Pilates. Bluewater shopping centre. Lagoon  WINE & DINE TIP: Visit mackaycitycentre.com.au The City Centre is a foodie’s for a complete directory of Mackay dream, serving up everything from City Centre businesses from food to fine dining restaurants to trendy retail, hair and beauty, professional artisanal eateries. Choose from services and health and wellbeing. Mexican, Indian, Italian, Asian, Cuban or Aussie culinary delights. Mackay Walk through the main streets and Airport be spoilt for choice when it comes to food and drink.

The Mackay Marina

Overlooking incredible turquoise water, the Mackay Marina Main Photo: The Mackay Marina is has twice been named Marina of the Year and is located north-east of the city. Queensland’s only marina to qualify for Fish-Friendly Status. Top Row: The blue waters of the Pioneer River; Bluewater Lagoon; Art The precinct features accommodation, food and drink, shops displays in the Mackay City Centre. and services and has over 400 berths for all types of vessels. Bottom Row: Delicious food from Enjoy fresh seafood with a cold drink, go fishing off the Mackay’s restaurants; Mackay Visitor Information Kiosk. 500-metre-long breakwater or head east and hit the fully-patrolled Harbour Beach with its playground and Surf Club facilities. Don’t miss the popular Mackay Marina Run in June, a signature event on the Mackay sporting calendar.

mackayregion.com 17 NORTHERN BEACHES The coastline to the north of Mackay offers a true holiday vibe with palm-fringed beaches, friendly accommodation and a relaxed tropical lifestyle perfect for every traveller wanting to unwind. Shoal Point

Bucasia Dolphin Heads

Eimeo Blacks Beach Slade Point

Lamberts Beach

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Watch the sun go down at Sunset Bay, nearby Eimeo  LAMBERTS BEACH  DOLPHIN HEADS Beach, touted by local This best-kept secret is bringing A popular spot for photographs, photographers as one visitors from far and wide thanks Dolphin Heads is a pretty headland of the best spots in the to a purpose-built Whale Watching with a family-friendly resort offering region to capture sunset. Platform with magnificent views accommodation, recreational over the Coral Sea. Visit the Slade activities and cocktails by the pool Point Water Tower and stay for with live music. lunch at the Seabreeze Hotel overlooking Lamberts Beach.  EIMEO BEACH Eimeo Beach is patrolled during There’s a number of short walks in summer by lifeguards. The the area, including the Kommo Toera esplanade features children’s Trail in Slade Point which offers a playground, barbecue facilities and unique wetland ecosystem with lots of shade along the beachfront diverse wildlife and plant habitats, to enjoy. Travel through the canopy surrounded by melaleuca trees. of heritage-listed mango trees to  BLACKS BEACH the historic pub on the hill with ‘million dollar views’ or enjoy live Blacks Beach offers six kilometres music, food and drinks under the of pure golden sand to explore, stars at the Eimeo Surf Lifesaving making it Mackay’s longest stretch Club on Friday nights. of beach. With friendly beachside accommodation, simply grab a book  SHOAL POINT and relax under the palm trees. Or try The furthest beach along the your luck fishing near the mouth of Mackay-Bucasia Road, Shoal Point the creek at the southern end. Beach is one you won’t want to  BUCASIA BEACH miss! This picture-perfect beach has sand that stretches for hundreds Enjoy a drive or walk along the of metres at low tide and provides picturesque esplanade, with great easy access to Green Island. Drive facilities including picnic tables, up O’Brien Esplanade to the top of playgrounds and amenities. Bucasia the hill for epic views over the Coral Beach is also a popular spot for Sea or spend time at the park with fishing, with a nearby boat ramp for children’s playground, barbecue, boats, or you can simply throw a line toilets and showers. in from the sand.

Main Photo: Sunset Bay at Eimeo. Top Row: Eimeo Beach and Dolphin Heads; Mango Avenue at Eimeo; The Slade Point Water Tower. Bottom Row: Fishing at Mackay’s Northern Beaches; Kite surfing at Blacks Beach. Skaters Delight

The kids will love the youth hub on Camilleri Street, Blacks Beach featuring skate park and pump track, half basketball court and hit-up wall, as well as a playground and boardwalk through a beautiful nature reserve. There’s also an off-leash dog park.

mackayregion.com 19 CAPE PALMERSTON, SARINA & SURROUNDS Award-winning attractions, quiet coastal towns and a diverse national park makes Cape Palmerston, Sarina and surrounds a unique getaway for visitors looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Cape Palmerston National Park Sarina Explore this diverse national park with rocky headlands,  FIELD OF DREAMS PARKLANDS mangroves, swamps and sand dunes. Cape Palmerston This historical and educational hub, just off the Bruce National Park is a massive 7,200-hectare park which Highway, boasts award-winning attractions and gives protects a diverse range of flora and fauna and is home visitors the perfect vantage point to plan the holiday of a to the distinctive 344-metre Mount Funnel. lifetime in The Mackay Region and beyond. Nature enthusiasts will love the beaches and Comprising the Visitor Information Centre, Sarina Sugar birdwatching, fishing and crabbing. Take on a 4WD Shed, the Field of Dreams is also home to the Sarina adventure through Cape Palmerston National Park Museum which holds several collections and artefacts and enjoy the diversity of the environment from sandy from the region’s historical past. The equally impressive beaches to rainforest. Find a slice of paradise and set Sarina Tourist Arts & Craft Centre displays pieces from up camp along the eastern beach or stay the night at talented local artisans and community groups. Windmill Bay or Cape Creek camping areas.  VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Cape Palmerston Holiday Park welcomes caravans, Winning Silver at the Queensland Tourism Awards, the RVs, motorhomes and campers to enjoy spacious state-of-the-art Mackay Region Visitor Information Centre sites, great facilities and the natural beauty of the area. is based in the original 1950s railway station. Equipped TIP: Get up early and watch the sun rise over the with the latest technology and interactive displays, visitors ocean or enjoy the sun setting over Mt Funnel can receive advice on travel, tours and accommodation to plan the perfect Mackay Region itinerary.

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Ooralea CURIOUS ABOUT COAL?

Bakers The Port of Hay Point, halfway 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

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 SARINA SURROUNDS The coastline south of Mackay is the perfect escape for a daytrip or overnight stay. Try fishing from the beach, a picnic lunch, or just enjoy the serenity at one of the many beach hubs surrounding Sarina: Cape Palmerston • Armstrong Beach • Sarina Beach • Campwin Beach • Grasstree Beach • Salonika Beach

Main Photo: Kangaroos at Cape Palmerston with Mount Funnel in the background. Inset: Plan your holiday at The Mackay Region Visitor Information Centre, located at the Field of Dreams; Visit the award-winning Sarina Sugar Shed and taste a range of sweet delights like fairy floss, rum, liqueurs, fudge and more.

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Breathe in the fresh country air, soak up the interesting CLERMONT Middlemount history and try your hand at striking gold. Head inland Theresa to slow down and enjoy the serenity of the Isaac Region. Creek Dam

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Four Ways to Enjoy Isaac Inland

 GEMINI PEAKS  GOLD PROSPECTING Gemini Peaks form part of the Try your hand at striking gold in Cosgrove Hotspot, the world’s Queensland’s most accessible largest continental volcanic chain. goldfields surrounding Clermont. Gemini Peaks is located within the With 11 General Permission Areas Peak Range National Park which available, there’s plenty of places to try your luck. consists of four sections; Wolfang Peak, Eastern Peak, Lord’s Table Visit the abandoned mining town Mountain and Gemini Mountains. of Mount Britton (approximately a 35-minute drive north-east of MACKAY  CLERMONT HISTORICAL CENTRE Nebo), founded in 1880. While This interactive historical centre the buildings are long gone, the contains information and artefacts old grid of streets are dotted with Sarina interpretive signage that retains Lake Elphinstone related to the area’s rich and diverse history. Relive stories of a sense of what once existed. Cape Explore the old mining relics and Palmerston courage and tragedy with the Nebo visit the nearby pioneers’ cemetery. Ilbilbie Flood of Memories Exhibition and visit the Piano in the Tree – an Carmila  THERESA CREEK DAM eerie reminder of the height of the Located south-west of Clermont, water during one of Australia’s Moranbah Clairview this large outback oasis is ideal for worst floods. Other items on swimming, camping, fishing and display include historical mining water skiing. Enjoy a day trip with Gemini St Lawrence machinery, Clermont’s original Fire lunch at the kiosk or stay overnight Peaks Brigade truck and vintage cars. for the full experience.

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Theresa Creek Dam While you’re here... Did you The Isaac Region is made up of new and old mining towns. Spend a few days know? exploring the entire region to discover a world of history, charm and prosperity.

It is estimated that more NEBO This cattle-grazing town features a heritage-listed pub built in 1862 and than 7,380 kilograms of the Historic Nebo Museum. gold was recovered in the Clermont Goldfields The annual Nebo Rodeo is the region’s largest event, attracting competitors between 1861 and 1901. and viewers from across the country. It’s been touted as one of the best rodeo events in Australia!

MORANBAH Featuring new and modern facilities, Moranbah was created specifically for miners and their families. Enjoy the modern-day town centre with water feature, children’s play area and a place for adults to enjoy coffee.

TIP: Follow the one-kilometre Federation Walk at Moranbah’s entrance to the Main Photo: Lord’s Table Mountain. town’s Big Red Rhino Bucket. Top Row: Theresa Creek Dam; Kangaroos at Middlemount; LAKE ELPHINSTONE This lake is one of the region’s best natural highlights Wolfang Peak. and is a popular spot to set up camp, fish, bushwalk or kayak. Lake Elphinstone Bottom Row: Gold prospecting at has toilets, showers, a boat ramp and picnic tables and offers birdwatching and Clermont; The Gemini Peaks. wildlife encounters.

FACT: European maps suggest Lake Elphinstone was a meeting point for Indigenous tribes. Rock art paintings are known to exist at nearby Burton Downs.

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The Isaac Coast is home to rustic beachside communities Clairview nestled along a relatively undeveloped yet accessible stretch of shoreline and features interesting wildlife. St Lawrence

 ST LAWRENCE protected sanctuary for dugongs,  GREENHILL & ILBILBIE an endangered marine mammal. The town may be small, but it is These idyllic locations have You may be lucky enough to see big on attractions, featuring a wonderful views of the ocean one from the beach. heritage-listed Anglican Church and surrounding districts. There’s built in 1898 and cemetery The boat ramp provides easy onshore, estuary and offshore dating back to the mid-1800s. access for a day on the water or fishing near local reefs and islands The St Lawrence Wetlands are a relax at one of the beachside and plenty of bushland for keen drawcard for nature lovers. The picnic spots and view turtles walkers to take advantage of area has abundant birdlife, with swimming in the area. magnificent views. 92 bird species recorded including Visit Yarrawonga and Notch Point nationally threatened waterbirds.  CARMILA Reserves to go camping, fishing A blend of beachfront bliss mixed Visitors can enjoy camping at the and crabbing. with country character, Carmila’s St Lawrence Recreation Grounds main industry is cane growing Turtles nest on local beaches from with views to the wetlands or with harvesting season between October to January. drive up the Connors Range May and November. to Schneider’s Inn Lookout to Access to Cape Palmerston experience panoramic views of the Carmila Beach is an unspoilt National Park (Page 20 – 21) is via wetlands, coastline and islands. paradise and offers a nearby Greenhill Road for 4WDs only. convenient three-day rest and  CLAIRVIEW camping area. Facilities include A palm-tree lined stretch of golden toilets, barbecues, picnic tables sand makes Clairview the perfect and boat ramps. spot to pull up for a few days, Hike or take a 4WD excursion Main Photo: The beach at Clairview weeks or even months! to Flaggy Rock Bluff for is the perfect relaxation spot. Famous for its crabbing and breathtaking 360-degree ocean fishing, Clairview is also home to a and rural views.

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St Lawrence WHY MACKAY? She’s the voice on over a billion GPS and smartphone devices worldwide and helps travellers arrive safely at their destination every day. We ask Siri... why Mackay?

When it comes to travel advice, who What kind of changes have you seen? The What are your plans for travelling in the best to ask than Mackay-born Karen development in Mackay is astounding. future? Our home currently sits like a Jacobsen (aka Siri), who has found The entire area between Mount Pleasant time capsule in the centre of Manhattan. herself back where she grew up. Shopping Centre and the Ron Camm We will be here for as long as it takes to bridge was sugar cane fields when I make sense to go back, whether that’s Tell us about your association with The was growing up, as well as the harbour a year or more or much more than we Mackay Region? I was born in Mackay, imagine. We feel very connected to this development. The Marina is striking. as was my Mother and her family. In region and plan to spend significant fact, my Great Grandfather was Mayor of What have you enjoyed about living in the time here every year, but like most of us Mackay. I went to North Mackay Primary region so far? We absolutely love waking during this worldwide pandemic crisis, and North Mackay High School and left up and looking out at the Coral Sea and we are recalculating. to go to Uni when I was 17. the boats. We’ve been back and forth from What are some of your fondest memories the Whitsundays to Mackay a number of of the region? Visiting the Whitsundays times and the landscape makes my heart MANGO SUNRISES on the Three Island Roylen Cruise was a happy. Palm trees, sugar cane fields, Find out more scenic NET- FREE adventurous huge highlight when I was growing up. the sunshine and walking along the Karen Jacobsen is an entertainer, As a Girl Guide I visited Eungella, and had boardwalk at Airlie Beach are all divine. many fun times at the playground at the singer, motivational speaker, CAMPING Walking Where is your favourite place in the voice-over artist and songwriter. harbour. As I was in love with the arts, LUSH the Theatre Royal lives in infamy for me, world? For a long time I have had a love Find out more at thegpsgirl.com and hiking trails affair with Hawaii, but the Whitsundays, ZONE RAINFOREST and it was amazing to see photos of the OPTIONS building in the green room at the MECC. in particular Hayman Island has been Now that you are situated back in my dream location since childhood. the region, what have you been We’ve had the pleasure of spending an Main Photo: The Marina Lighthouse. impressed by? It’s been incredible to extended period on Hamilton Island and feel so welcome here. I’m in love with look forward to more time there in the Inset: Karen has travelled around the world but still calls Mackay home. the tropical plants and of course the future. Perhaps our dream of Hawaii has majestic sugar cane. recalculated to the Whitsundays.

26 mackayregion.com MANGO SUNRISES scenic NET- FREE adventurous CAMPING Walking LUSH OPTIONS ZONE and hiking trails RAINFOREST EVENTS CALENDAR 2021

ACA National Campdraft JAN APR Finals at Nebo

Australia Day Celebrations & Awards

Give Me 5 for Kids Wintermoon The Australian Society of Sugar Cane FEB Family Fun Day Festival Technologists Conference

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Jayco Mackay Italian Street Party

Great Barrier Reef Arena INDT World Sooty Bash for Cash Championship

Zach Mach Clermont Middlemount ACCA AFLW Match Adventure Agricultural Golf Club Nebo Rodeo DACCA Challenge Show PGA Pro-Am

St Lawrence BMA Mackay Jimeoin – Viral Turf Girl Race Day Wetlands Marina Run Ramble On! MAR JUN Weekend

Drag the Farmers Out of Drought Mackay Airport Twilight City Run Whitsunday Eat Street STEM Moranbah Challenge

Middlemount Melbourne Comedy Circus Oz – Aurora Golf Charity Day Festival Roadshow

28 mackayregion.com For more information on events in The Mackay Region, please visit www.mackayregion.com/events

Mackay Grasstree Bluewater Party in the Beach Global North Australian Surf Fling Park Motorbike Grooves Lifesaving Championships Scottish JUL Races OCT Festival

Mackay Airlie Beach Wine and Festival of Marathon Mackay Cup Food Day Arts Festival

NQ Rock’N Clermont Gold Moranbah Shake & Stir – Animal Farm AUG Country and Coal Festival NOV Race Day

Middlemount Races

Clermont Battle of the Mines

Mack Middlemount Fight Night Sarina Ute Muster PopCon

Sarina Beach Nebo CQ 4U2 Concert Coconut Charity SEP Festival Campdraft DEC

Carols at Rumble on the Reef the Quay

Twin Hills Rodeo, Campdraft and Races New Year’s Eve River Party Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Fellowship Ceremony

*Please note, events are true and accurate at time of printing, however may be subject to change. mackayregion.com 29 WHERE TO NEXT? The Whitsundays, located in the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef, is a world-class destination with some of the most spectacular scenery you’ll ever find.

Soak up the sun on the pristine beaches, feel the freedom of sailing through 74 island wonders or catch the whales frolicking through the warm, calm waters of the Coral Sea. The Whitsundays has some of the most incredible bucket- list experiences! Sink your toes into the award-winning, pure white sand of Whitehaven Beach or enjoy the crystal-clear aqua waters and pristine silica sand that stretches over seven kilometres. Don’t miss the spectacular Hill Inlet lookout at the northern tip of the island. The Whitsundays is the Heart of Sailing, with the largest fleet of chartered vessels in the Southern Hemisphere. Explore the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands from above, below and in between with the opportunity to snorkel, dive, sail or fly. Don’t miss Heart Reef, a stunning natural composition of coral in the perfect shape of a heart, found HAMILTON ISLAND nowhere else in the Great Barrier Reef. Hamilton Island QLD 4803 The Whitsundays boasts several underwater sculptures P: 1300 780 797 E: [email protected] dotted throughout the marine park and is home to an www.hamiltonisland.com.au Australian-first, underwater accommodation on the Great Located just under two hours’ drive north of the Mackay CBD is one Barrier Reef with floor-to-ceiling views of marine life below. of Australia’s favourite holiday destinations. Hamilton Island has a Base yourself in Airlie Beach and enjoy hiking, paddling, range of accommodation options from hotel-style rooms, intimate bungalows, holiday homes and luxury villas, plus two exclusive adults skydiving or relaxing by the Airlie Beach Lagoon or on the beach. only resorts; Beach Club and qualia. Find the most secluded beaches and the freshest produce Dine and delight in one of the 20 restaurants and bars or choose from in Bowen, discover the heritage heart in Proserpine, and over 65 different activities for all ages on and around Hamilton Island, including daily trips to Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef. enjoy the charming outback town of Collinsville with a huge With ferries travelling to/from the Port of Airlie several times a day, country welcome! getting to Hamilton Island is easy. The range of accommodation and food/wine experiences is Don’t forget to ask about our ‘Exclusive Locals Rates’! extremely diverse. From local seafood and produce at Airlie Beach’s ‘eat street’ on the Esplanade to five-star dining on island resorts; luxury hotels, caravan parks and backpacker accommodation, as well as seven island resorts open on five islands. The safety of our guests is top priority; our operators strive to ensure their businesses are COVID Safe, in addition to Main Photo: Snorkelling the Whitsunday’s coral reefs. ensuring they have the most enjoyable time! The Whitsundays is the perfect destination for your next holiday.

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RailBed including meals Your holiday starts aboard the Spirit of Queensland, from Brisbane a comfortable and convenient way to explore the Mackay region along the Queensland coast.

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North Queensland Bulk Ports welcomes you to enjoy the Kommo Toera Trail, a spectacular nature walk located in Melaleuca rainforest in the Port of Mackay conservation area.

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Take some time to enjoy the very best of the Greater Whitsunday region by experiencing our vibrant food culture. Let us show you some of Australia’s best produce; grown, raised, caught, and made right here in our backyard. Journey through and meet our hard-working, passionate producers at the local Farmers’ Market or jump on a local tour. You might enjoy authentically crafted food, showcase events, or a fine dining experience delivered by highly skilled chefs. Connecting people over food is what we do; one bite at a time.

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Action Charters has been showcasing the Mackay region to happy customers for more than 10 years now. Action Charters offers a wide range of extra-value day trips such as whale watching tours, Island getaways, spearfishing trips and of course fishing charters. The crew is happy to customize any of their experiences to ensure that your day on the water is one you’ll never forget. You can experience this fishing and boating paradise in either of the two vessels available for charter; Lone Wolf II and The Gun. Lone Wolf II is a 25ft Contender powered by 2x 200hp Yamahas and can comfortably take four passengers. The Gun is a 30ft Contender powered by 2x 300hp Yamahas and can comfortably take up to five passengers. Both vessels are built for speed and comfort and are maintained to the highest standard. Fishing charters are customized to chase the species that you want to target whether that be bottom bashing in the deep water for Nannygai and Red Emperor, fishing reef edges for Coral Trout and Red Throat Emperor or if sports fishing is your thing chasing the larger pelagic such as Spanish Mackerel, GTs and even bill fish. Action Charters supplies everything you will need for the day including rods and reels, bait, tackle, lunch, snacks and drinks for the day. Your catch will be put on ice ready for you to take home at the end of the day.

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CAP C A P R I C O R N W AY mackayregion.com 45 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, Qantas and Jetstar. at 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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