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Halfway between Brisbane and Cairns on the Queensland coast is the spectacular Mackay region. National Parks, beautiful beaches, lush rainforest, islands and historic towns are dotted through this relatively undiscovered region. A holiday to Mackay is a chance to escape the crowds and enjoy a diverse escape.. read more

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"Llewellyn" Dive Site

Great Barrier Reef, East Mackay
Exciting wreck diving is to be had at the historic 'Llewellyn' site, east of Mackay on the Great Barrier Reef. The steamer..
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Armstrong Beach
Armstrong Beach

Armstrong Beach, Armstrong Beach
Armstrong Beach is renowned for fishing and prawning, these activities are best attempted from the beach, a Four Wheel Drive..
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Artspace Mackay
Artspace Mackay

Gordon Street, Civic Centre Precinct, Mackay
Discover the arts and culture of the Mackay region when you visit Artspace Mackay, the regional art gallery and museum in..
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Ball Bay
Ball Bay

Coconut Grove, Corner Of Ward Esplanade, Mackay
The picturesque beach settlement of Ball Bay is located 35 kilometres north of Mackay. Ball Bay offers secluded camping on..
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Beachcomber Cove Track

Cape Hillsborough National Park, Mackay
Rock-strewn, sandy beaches and hoop pine-dotted hillsides that plunge towards the sea contrast with sub-tropical rainforest..
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Blacks Beach
Blacks Beach

Bourke Street, Blacks Beach
The area's longest stretch of beach, lined with tropical gardens (about six kilometres), Blacks Beach at Mackay's Northern..
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Blair Athol Coal Mine
Blair Athol Coal Mine

Blair Athol Mine Access Road, Clermont
The first thing visitors to Clermont must do is book a place on one of the Blair Athol Coal Mine Tours which leave Clermont..
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Bluewater Lagoon
Bluewater Lagoon

32 River Street, Mackay
Comprising of three tiered lagoons, the Bluewater Lagoon is a free family-friendly leisure facility overlooking the picturesque..
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Brampton Island Track

Brampton Islands National Park, Mackay
Scenic continental Brampton Island was once part of a mainland mountain range. Today it is surrounded by sparkling turquoise..
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Brampton Islands National Park
Brampton Islands National Park

Brampton Island, Brampton Island
At the southern entrance of the Whitsunday Passage, this beautiful park consists of Brampton and Carlisle islands..
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Broken River
Broken River

Eungella Dam Road, Eungella
95 kilometres west of Mackay lies Broken River an area which offers one of the best viewing platforms in Australia to spot..
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Bucasia Beach
Bucasia Beach

Waverley Street, Bucasia
Bucasia Beach is only 10 to 15 minutes north of Mackay City and is part of Mackay's Northern Beaches. It was awarded a second..
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Caneland Central
Caneland Central

Victoria Street, Corner Mangrove Road, Mackay
Caneland Central is the largest shopping centre in the Mackay region with over 130 stores and services in one convenient..
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Cape Hillsborough National Park
Cape Hillsborough National Park

Mount Ossa Road, Cape Hillsborough National Park, Cape Hillsborough
In Cape Hillsborough National Park, rainforest literally meets the waters of the Great Barrier Reef, providing unique habitats..
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Cape Palmerston National Park
Cape Palmerston National Park

Cape Palmerston Road, Ilbilbie
Sandy dunes, unspoilt beaches, rocky headlands, and Mount Funnel towering 344 metres high, are distinctive features of this..
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Cathu State Forest

Via Bruce Highway, Mackay
Along the rugged Clarke Range behind the Whitsunday coast, Cathu State Forest offers a quiet retreat for nature lovers..
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Cedar Grove Track

Eungella National Park, Eungella
Eungella's National Park's foothills endure tropical sun, but its mountain tops rise to a cool and often cloudy world where..
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Charles Barton Lookout

Charles Barton Lookout, Sarina Range
Sarina possesses a host of Natural Attractions including a series of spectacular mountain ranges and lush rainforest areas. Approximately..
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Clermont - Old Town Site
Clermont - Old Town Site

Drummond Street, Clermont
Following the discovery of gold at Nelson's Gully in 1861, January 1862 saw the first rigging of camps alongside the prospectors..
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Clermont Detectors
Clermont Detectors

Haig Street, Site 95 Clermont Caravan Park, Clermont
Wow! What it is to find a nugget! Clermont Detectors are three hours inland from Mackay and one hour from Emerald..
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Clermont Museum
Clermont Museum

Peaks Down Highway, Clermont
The Clermont Museum and Heritage Park was officially opened on the 22nd of October 1988 by one of Clermont's most admired..
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Copperfield Store and Chimney
Copperfield Store and Chimney

Rubyvale-Copperfield Road, Copperfield
A single brick chimney, standing sentinel in the scrub, is now the only one remaining of the fourteen chimneys which once..
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Crediton State Forest

Eungella Dam Road, Dalrymple Heights
Dry eucalypt forests contrast with lush pockets of rainforest and dramatic views. Tall, ancient rose gums continue to survive..
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Dolphin Heads
Dolphin Heads

Admiral Drive, Dolphin Heads
Dolphin Heads is a part of the Northern Beaches in Mackay and is 10 to 15 minutes drive from the city centre. There is a..
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Eimeo Beach
Eimeo Beach

Mango Avenue, Eimeo
Eimeo Beach and Sunset Bay are popular beaches with locals and also lure the keen anglers. The beach is seasonally patrolled..
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Eungella Dam
Eungella Dam

Eungella Dam Road, Eungella
Eungella Dam is 120 kilometres west of Mackay and is one of Queensland's more established freshwater fisheries..
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Eungella National Park
Eungella National Park

Eungella Dam Road, Eungella
Set in mist-shrouded mountains west of Mackay, Eungella National Park is one of Queensland's most ecologically diverse..
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Far Beach

Binnington Esplanade, Mackay
Far beach is a popular destination for locals and visitors for late afternoon walks, fishing and watching the impact of Mackay's..
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Finch Hatton Gorge
Finch Hatton Gorge

Finch Hatton Gorge Road, Finch Hatton
Finch Hatton Gorge is located within the Eungella National Park and is a spectacular piece of tropical rainforest, interspersed..
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George
George's Thai on the Marina

Mulherin Drive, Mackay Marina Waterfront, Mackay Harbour
George's Thai on the Marina is an Authentic Thai restaurant in Mackay with a fantastic location at the Mackay Marina Waterfront..
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Georges Thai on the Marina

Mulherin Drive, Mackay Marina Waterfront, Shop One, Mackay Harbour
George's Thai on the Marina serves authentic Thai cuisine on the Mackay Marina Waterfront, fully air conditioned indoors..
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Grasstree Beach
Grasstree Beach

The Esplanade, Grasstree Beach, Mackay
15 minutes down the road from Sarina is Grasstree Beach, situated on Zelma Bay. Once you've discovered the spot you'll be..
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Greenmount Homestead
Greenmount Homestead

Greenmount Road, Walkerston
Greenmount Homestead was officially re-opened on October 27th 2001 after an extensive restoration project made possible with..
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Grendon Park
Grendon Park

Hay Point Road, Grendon Park, Hay Point
Located just South of Hay Point, Half Tide Beach is the home of Tug Boat Harbour that services the giant Hay Point and Dalrymple..
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Harbour Beach
Harbour Beach

Mulherin Drive, Mackay
A five to ten minute drive north of the city centre and adjacent to the multi-million dollar Reef Marina development, the..
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Harrup Park Country Club
Harrup Park Country Club

Juliet Street, Mackay
Harrup Park Country Club is closely situated to the city heart of Mackay and offers a comprehensive sporting, dining and..
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Heritage Walk
Heritage Walk

River Street, Mackay
The city Heritage Walk highlights some of Mackay's magnificent turn-of-the-century architecture. A must for any visitor..
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Hibiscus Coast
Hibiscus Coast

Yakapari Seaforth Road, Cape Hillsborough
Beyond the town beaches, approximately 25 kilometres north of Mackay, lies the Hibiscus Coast. Enjoy a day trip that takes..
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Hoods Lagoon
Hoods Lagoon

Drummonds Street, Clermont
The Hoods Lagoon and Century Park are situated in the township of Clermont. The township of Clermont was established on the..
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Illawong Beach
Illawong Beach

Illawong Drive, Mackay
Illawong Beach is a popular windsurfing destination for locals. The beach also offers great views of Dalrymple Bay and excellent..
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Kinchant Dam
Kinchant Dam

Kinchant Dam Road, Kinchant Dam
Kinchant Dam is located in the picturesque Pioneer Valley and is 41 kilometres west of Mackay. The Dam was built on Sandy..
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Lake Barfield
Lake Barfield

Lake Barfield, Salonika Beach
Lake Barfield is situated between the beach communities of Half Tide and Salonika Beach. Lake Barfield is a beautiful lake..
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Lamberts Beach
Lamberts Beach

Pacific Esplanade, Mackay
Lamberts Beach is seasonally patrolled and the lookout offers fabulous sea views out to the Cumberland Islands..
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Lindeman Islands National Park

Lindeman Island, Lindeman Island
Millions of years ago, rising seas drowned a rugged mountain range. What remains is a group of peaceful, tropical islands..
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Mackay City Cemetery

Cemetery Road, West Mackay
The Heritage Walk at the Mackay Cemetery, on Cemetery Road, looks at the history of the Mackay Region between 1862 and 1883..
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Mackay Entertainment Centre
Mackay Entertainment Centre

Gordon Street, Mackay
The Mackay Entertainment Centre is the premiere entertainment and function venue in Mackay and is available for meetings..
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Mackay Highlands Great!Walk

Eungella National Park, Eungella
Stunning scenery including dense rainforest, deep gorges, steep escarpments and tranquil farming communities in Eungella..
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Mackay Marina Village and Shipyard
Mackay Marina Village and Shipyard

Mulherin Drive, Mackay
Mackay's magnificent world-class Marina Village has a tropical ambience, with leafy palms lining the waterfront esplanade..
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Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens

Lagoon Street, West Mackay
The Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens was opened May 2003, and is a picturesque landscape overlooking an extensive lagoon..
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Mackay Town Hall
Mackay Town Hall

63 Sydney Street, Mackay
Discover a living piece of Mackay's heritage at the Town Hall in Sydney Street, Mackay. Originally built in 1912 the Mackay..
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