Mackay Natural Attractions
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"Llewellyn" Dive Site Mackay - Exciting wreck diving is to be had at the historic 'Llewellyn' site, east of Mackay on the Great Barrier Reef. The steamer was last seen departing Cape... More
Armstrong Beach Armstrong Beach - Armstrong Beach is renowned for fishing and prawning, these activities are best attempted from the beach, a Four Wheel Drive is required to launch a boat... More
Ball Bay Mackay - The picturesque beach settlement of Ball Bay is located 35 kilometres north of Mackay. Ball Bay offers secluded camping on a small grassy campground. The... More
Beachcomber Cove Track Mackay - Rock-strewn, sandy beaches and hoop pine-dotted hillsides that plunge towards the sea contrast with sub-tropical rainforest and mangrove-fringed wetlands... More
Blacks Beach Blacks Beach - 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... More
Brampton Island Track Mackay - Scenic continental Brampton Island was once part of a mainland mountain range. Today it is surrounded by sparkling turquoise waters, rising from sea level... More
Brampton Islands National Park Brampton Island - At the southern entrance of the Whitsunday Passage, this beautiful park consists of Brampton and Carlisle islands. Amazing marine life and corals surround... More
Broken River Eungella - 95 kilometres west of Mackay lies Broken River an area which offers one of the best viewing platforms in Australia to spot the platypus in its natural... More
Bucasia Beach 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 in the Clean Beach Challenge... More
Cape Hillsborough National Park Cape Hillsborough - Rugged, rainforest-clad hills plunge to rocky headlands of rhyolite boulders. Created by volcanic activity, they separate white sandy beaches in this scenic... More
Cape Palmerston National Park Ilbilbie - Sandy dunes, unspoilt beaches, rocky headlands, and Mount Funnel towering 344 metres high, are distinctive features of this park. Within its 7200 hectare... More
Cathu State Forest Mackay - Along the rugged Clarke Range, behind the Whitsunday coast this forest, featuring tall eucalypts, dense rainforest and pine plantations, offers a quiet... More
Cedar Grove Track Eungella - Eungella's National Park's foothills endure tropical sun, but its mountain tops rise to a cool and often cloudy world where rainforest thrives. Here you... More
Charles Barton Lookout Sarina Range - Sarina possesses a host of Natural Attractions including a series of spectacular mountain ranges and lush rainforest areas.
Approximately 14 kilometres... More
Clermont Detectors Clermont - Wow! What it is to find a nugget!
Clermont Detectors are three hours inland from Mackay and one hour from Emerald. Most people come to Clermont to stay... More
Crediton State Forest Dalrymple Heights - Dry eucalypt forests contrast with lush pockets of rainforest and dramatic views. Tall, ancient rose gums continue to survive. Scattered relics remain... More
Dolphin Heads 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 beautiful resort located along... More
Eimeo Beach Eimeo - Eimeo Beach and Sunset Bay are popular beaches with locals and also lure the keen anglers. The beach is seasonally patrolled.
Any trip to Eimeo Beach... More
Eungella Dam Eungella - Eungella Dam is 120 kilometres west of Mackay and is one of Queensland's more established freshwater fisheries. Eungella Dam was constructed in 1969 for... More
Eungella National Park Eungella - Set in mist-shrouded mountains west of Mackay, Eungella is one of Queensland’s most ecologically diverse parks. It boasts 860 plant species, including... More
Far Beach Mackay - Far beach is a popular destination for locals and visitors for late afternoon walks, fishing and watching the impact of Mackay's huge tides, which can... More
Finch Hatton Gorge Finch Hatton - Finch Hatton Gorge is located within the Eungella National Park and is a spectacular piece of tropical rainforest, interspersed by pristine rock pools... More
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 hooked. Grasstree Beach has a... More
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 Bay Coal Terminals, while... More
Harbour Beach Mackay - A five to ten minute drive north of the city centre and adjacent to the multi-million dollar Reef Marina development, the popular Harbour Beach is patrolled... More
Hibiscus Coast Cape Hillsborough - Beyond the town beaches, approximately 25 kilometres north of Mackay, lies the Hibiscus Coast. Enjoy a day trip that takes you through a cradle of fertile... More
Hoods Lagoon Clermont - The Hoods Lagoon and Century Park are situated in the township of Clermont. The township of Clermont was established on the Northern Banks of the Hoods... More
Illawong Beach Mackay - Illawong Beach is a popular windsurfing destination for locals. The beach also offers great views of Dalrymple Bay and excellent fishing. Toilets, a playground,... More
Kinchant Dam Kinchant Dam - Kinchant Dam is located in the picturesque Pioneer Valley and is 41 kilometres west of Mackay. The Dam was built on Sandy Creek to provide irrigation and... More
Lake Barfield Salonika Beach - Lake Barfield is situated between the beach communities of Half Tide and Salonika Beach. Lake Barfield is a beautiful lake that provides quiet and peaceful... More
Lake Elphinstone Nebo - Lake Elphinstone is a natural lake which once supported the town of Elphinstone – long since disbanded. The lake lies within the Nebo Shire approximately... More
Lamberts Beach Mackay - Lamberts Beach is seasonally patrolled and the lookout offers fabulous sea views out to the Cumberland Islands. It's also a popular spot for surfers when... More
Lindeman Islands National Park Lindeman Island - Millions of years ago, rising seas drowned a rugged mountain range. What remains is a group of peaceful, tropical islands. Aboriginal people referred to... More
Mackay Highlands Great!Walk Eungella - Stunning scenery including dense rainforest, deep gorges, steep escarpments and tranquil farming communities in Eungella and Homevale National Parks and... More
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens West Mackay - The Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens was opened May 2003, and is a picturesque landscape overlooking an extensive lagoon, showcasing the unique, diverse... More
Melba House Marian - Her soft brown eyes captured the hearts of men, her voice cast a magic spell on audiences in London, Paris and many other cities in Europe as well as the... More
Mia Mia State Forest Mackay - Nestled in the foothills of the Clarke Range, 20 kilometres from Pinnacle west of Mackay, Mia Mia State Forest is mostly open eucalypt forest. Bush camp... More
Mount Britton Nebo - Mount Britton is situated in Nebo Shire approximately 92 kilometres west of Mackay. Mount Britton was founded in 1880 when a tent city for gold mining... More
Newry Island Circuit Mackay - Nestled close to the coast north-west of Mackay is Newry Island, part of a group of hilly continental islands that form Newry Islands National Park. Newry... More
Newry Islands National Park Newry Island - Sandy beaches, rocky outcrops and sandstone cliffs fringe these wild and windswept islands. Surrounding them is the majestic Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine... More
Pine Grove Track Eungella - Eungella's National Park's foothills endure tropical sun, but its mountain tops rise to a cool and often cloudy world where rainforest thrives. Here you... More
Port of Hay Point Lookout Hay Point - The Port of Hay Point, 30 kilometres south of Mackay, is one of the biggest and most efficient coal ports in the world. The Port Administration building... More
Salonika Beach Salonika Beach - Located North of Sarina, delightful Salonika Beach is the destination for many holiday makers and Sarina residents.
Unit accommodation is available at... More
Sarina Beach Sarina - Sarina Beach, just a few minutes from Sarina, has ample facilities including a Surf Lifesaving Club, boat ramp, beachfront store, picnic area, and a lookout... More
Shoal Point Shoal Point - Shoal Point is the most northern beach of the Northern Beaches and is approximately 15 minutes from Mackay City Centre. Shoal Point offers a beachfront,... More
Slade Point Mackay - Slade Point Reserve lies at Lamberts Beach stretching 73 hectares and conserving one of the last remaining areas of coastal dunes and paperbark wetlands... More
Smalleys Beach Mackay - Smalley's Beach is situated approximately 35 kilometres north of Mackay and is part of the Hibiscus Coast. This secluded beach is also located in the Cape... More
South Cumberland Islands National Park Mackay - Scawfell Island is the largest island in the South Cumberland Islands Group and is located about 60 kilometres northeast of the Mackay coast. It is a continental... More
Teemburra Dam Pinnacle - Teemburra Dam is situated in the picturesque Pioneer Valley approximately 50 kilometres west of Mackay City on a fully sealed road. The dam was constructed... More
The Pioneer Valley Eungella - The Pioneer Valley, apart from being one of the richest sugar cane growing areas in Australia, is by far one of the most picturesque valleys in Australia.... More
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