Backed by the Pioneer River and reassuringly stinger-free, this pleasant three-tiered artificial lagoon has kids' play areas, water slides, grassed picnic areas, free wi-fi and a cafe. A great place for families to while away a hot day, the water gets as deep as 1.8m in places.
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Cape Hillsborough National Park
18.12 MILES
Comprising broad beaches, rocky headlands, sand dunes, mangroves, hoop pines and rainforest, the 10.2-sq-km national park lies some 50km northwest of…
21.34 MILES
Thirty-two kilometres northeast of Mackay, Keswick Island is the only island in the Cumberland group with constant human habitation. It's a real paradise,…
24.8 MILES
An unspoilt, hilly, 518-hectare island covered by thick forest and surrounded by reefs offering excellent snorkelling, Carlisle Island is connected to…
Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens
1.96 MILES
Set on 33 hectares, 3km south of central Mackay, these gardens were first envisioned in 1878 yet didn't open until 2003. Taking their names from pioneer…
0.38 MILES
For Mackay's tag artists, the city is their canvas. Download the Zappar app, step into this alleyway and aim your phone at the barcodes provided to make…
0.37 MILES
This contemporary art gallery showcases works from local and visiting artists, including pieces by the Indigenous Lockhart River Art Gang. Exhibits may…
20.07 MILES
Sarina Sugar Shed is the only miniature sugar-processing mill and distillery of its kind in Australia. After sucking on raw cane and seeing sugar in…
3.22 MILES
Mackay's marina is a little out of town, but well worth the trip to wine and dine with a waterfront view, or to simply picnic in the park and stroll along…
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0.37 MILES
This contemporary art gallery showcases works from local and visiting artists, including pieces by the Indigenous Lockhart River Art Gang. Exhibits may…
0.38 MILES
For Mackay's tag artists, the city is their canvas. Download the Zappar app, step into this alleyway and aim your phone at the barcodes provided to make…
3. Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens
1.96 MILES
Set on 33 hectares, 3km south of central Mackay, these gardens were first envisioned in 1878 yet didn't open until 2003. Taking their names from pioneer…
3.22 MILES
Mackay's marina is a little out of town, but well worth the trip to wine and dine with a waterfront view, or to simply picnic in the park and stroll along…
5. Cape Hillsborough National Park
18.12 MILES
Comprising broad beaches, rocky headlands, sand dunes, mangroves, hoop pines and rainforest, the 10.2-sq-km national park lies some 50km northwest of…
6. Sarina Tourist Art & Craft Centre
20.01 MILES
Housed in a Federation-era courthouse, this centre showcases locally made handicrafts.
20.07 MILES
Sarina Sugar Shed is the only miniature sugar-processing mill and distillery of its kind in Australia. After sucking on raw cane and seeing sugar in…
21.34 MILES
Thirty-two kilometres northeast of Mackay, Keswick Island is the only island in the Cumberland group with constant human habitation. It's a real paradise,…