Things to Do in Mackay Region
Things to see and do in Mackay Region, Mackay Region highlights, Mackay Region activities and attractions, and points of interest in Mackay Region - the ALL NEW Jasons Mackay Region Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Mackay Region.
Recreation
- Mackay’s magnificent Marina Village is a great location to soak up the sunshine while dining in the outdoors; join a snorkelling day trip, jetski tour or fishing charter.
Natural Wonders
- Platypus viewing at Broken River (dusk or dawn are the best times).
- Rainforest walks at Eungella National Park. Refreshing swimming holes and waterfalls, and flying fox rides over the rainforest canopy at Finch Hatton Gorge.
- The 31 beautiful beaches and diverse coastline of the Serenity Coast to the south and Hibiscus Coast to the north, including Cape Hillsborough National Park.
- Outdoor activities including jet ski tours, day snorkelling and island trips, parasailing, fishing charters, whale watching in season and guided eco tours to the rainforest.
- Enjoy the great outdoors at Cape Hillsborough National Park, Northern Beaches, Brampton and Keswick Islands.
- Seaflights to deserted Bushy Reef and flying fox rides over the rainforest canopy.
Shopping & Dining
- Shopping and alfresco dining on palm-fringed streets of Mackay City Centre.
- Dining out at one of the many restaurants on the waterfront of Mackay’s magnificent marina.
Historical & Cultural Attractions
- Tours of the city’s historic buildings using the Heritage self-walk brochure.
- Award-winning Artspace Mackay and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens should not be missed.
- Pioneering history at Greenmount Historical Homestead.
- Hay Point Coal Terminal, the largest coal-exporting facility in the Southern Hemisphere – viewing platform.
- Admire 20 lovingly restored heritage-listed buildings in the city centre, on a self-guided Heritage Walk, along with Queensland’s best collection of art deco architecture.
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