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The area's longest stretch of beach, lined with tropical gardens (about six kilometres), Blacks Beach at Mackay's Northern Beaches is a... read more
Sitting at the southern entrance of the Whitsunday Passage, Brampton Island is a blue water, white sand tropical island haven... read more
95 kilometres west of Mackay lies Broken River an area which offers one of the best viewing platforms in Australia to spot the platypus... read more
Cape Hillsborough with its 816 hectare coastal National Park about 20 kilometres north of Mackay is renowned for its rugged scenery, walking... read more
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 beautiful resort... read more
Set in mist-shrouded mountains west of Mackay, Eungella is one of Queensland's most ecologically diverse parks. It boasts 860 plant species... read more
Further down the valley, within Eungella National Park is Finch Hatton Gorge, with waterfalls that flow all year round, fresh-water swimming... read more
The area's longest stretch of beach, lined with tropical gardens (about six kilometres), Blacks Beach at Mackay's Northern Beaches is a great place to watch the Blue Pacific roll in at sunset.
Guests at any one of the beachfront caravan, camping, resort, self contained and motel style accommodation spots dotted along this sandy coastline wake up each morning to the sound of the gentle surf. It is also home to the 2002 Mackay Region Industry and Tourism Award winning restaurant.
Bream and whiting are caught off the beach. A beautiful spot with patrolled beaches and located only 10 to 15 minutes drive from the city centre.
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