EXPERIENCE

north queensland the adventure awaits

EXPERIENCE

north queensland the adventure awaits

Stunning Mackay attraction - The Orchid House

When in Mackay make sure to spend some time at the Ken Burgess Display House, commonly referred to as the Orchid House.

It’s a wonderful way to spend an hour or two, exploring the large, hexagonal-shaped greenhouse in bloom.

It’s absolutely beautiful. Enter a cool oasis that’s surrounded by majestic trees and tropical gardens.

Attractions, Mackay, Orchid House

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Mackay's Bluewater Trail

A new and wonderful addition to Mackay’s natural spaces, the Bluewater Trail in Mackay visits all of the important natural and recreational spaces in Mackay.

You’ll visit the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, a fantastic recreational space in and of itself, with beautiful gardens and plenty of space.

The Bluewater trail then runs through the Sandfly Creek Environmental Walkway, a great walk and a great ride too. It then takes advantage of the Catherine Freeman Walk before passing the free three-tiered Bluewater Lagoon swimming facility, offering a chance to cool off with a dip into the waters.

Natural Attraction, Mackay, Bluewater Trail

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Clermont and the Old Town

Clermont is an old mining town in the Mackay region, filled with history from Australia’s pioneering days.

Following the discovery of gold at Nelson’s Gully in 1861, 1862 saw the first camps of prospectors line the gentle sloping banks of Hood’s Lagoon.

Within the year a small town had sprung up, with a general store and around 30 diggings, hopefuls waiting for their big score, waiting to strike rich off the gold.

Walks, Mackay, Clermont, Swimming, Family Picnic

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Fishing Adventures - Catch a Whopper in Mackay

Fishermen adore Mackay because this laid back North Queensland destination features some of the most spectacular fishing spots in the country. Both northern and southern fish species mingle in the surrounding waters and anglers have the best of both worlds because of this unique meeting point.

Mackay Marina is perfect for those with their own boat with its five-lane public boat ramp and it’s wealth of docks and berths. The Marina Breakwater is also the perfect place to drop in a line while waiting to go on that boating adventure, you can catch jewfish, mackerel or bream right from the rocks.

Head to the Pioneer River for whiting, flathead and bream fishing or try one of the local dams for some of the best freshwater fishing where you can chase barramundi, sooty grunter and sleepy cod.

Fishing Adventures, Mackay, Fishing Tours

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Adventure Tourism in North Queensland

Mackay is known for fantastic adventure tourism and adrenalin pumping adventures - that’s because this natural playground is filled from north to south coast with wilderness and hundreds opportunities for heart-pumping fun.

People soar on engineered wings of fabric and cable while beneath, others dive through the undergrowth on mountain bikes, splashing through shallow creeks. Creeks that lead to rivers upon which kayakers explore. Downstream the rivers open up to the sea.

People are launching themselves from cliff faces into the churning waters below with glee and/or terror on their face as yachts ride the unrelenting wind further out to sea. They cut through white-capped waves as the crew launch their weight to counterbalance, sea spray stinging determined faces.

Adventure Experiences, Mackay, Townsville, Eungella

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