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Spanning 2000 kilometres of coastline, the Great Barrier Reef is an unmissable bucket list moment. There are many ways to experience it and Mackay is conveniently located for an excursion like no other. Drive just an hour and a half north to the spectacular Whitsundays area, with its white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Park up at Airlie Beach and peruse any one of the local tour operators offering snorkeling tours, diving lessons and boat trips.
Visit Eungella National Park
Just over an hour by car from Mackay lies Eungella National Park. Home to over 175 species of mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians, bushwalking around this natural reserve is not to be missed. Head up to the Broken River viewing platform and keep your eyes out for platypus, eels and turtles. Having hiked through the Pioneer Valley, cool off in the freshwater dam, perfect for swimming and fishing.
Things to see in Mackay
Crammed with charming Art Deco architecture and trendy cafés with buzzing terraces, Mackay provides a refreshing taste of civilisation in this wild country. Stay local with many beaches accessible in under an hour, or spend the day wandering about the beachy marina with its waterside bars and restaurants. Make sure you visit the botanical gardens, as well as the Bluewater Lagoon water park.
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