Dysart

Mining towns are sometimes overlooked when planning an itinerary, yet if you happen to be into birds, there''s one mining town worth visiting. It''s Dysart, south-west of Mackay, in a district renowned for its bird-watching activities. It''s basically a service town for the mining fraternity, which means that should you be passing through, it makes an ideal place to top up fuel, groceries and goods and chattels.