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Things To Do: The Mackay Marina
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  • Once upon a time this was simply called 'The Harbour' and it was a pretty enough place in it's own way. Now it is called the Marina and it is gorgeous! A whole new harbour was built. A long wall that you can drive along protects the many boats and yachts from the elements. The coast line now boasts condos which have sprouted up in no time. Along the shore front there is a nice landscaped walkway with numerous eateries and pubs. It truly is a nice place to enjoy a meal or a drink.
    Try Sachmo's, The Light House or The Deck to name a few.

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    Address: Mackay Marina
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    Things To Do: Tourist Information Centre
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  • Mackay - Tourist Information Centre
  • Tourist Information Centre
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  • There's lots to do in Mackay and the best place to start when planning your stay is to visit the Information Centre. Heaps of pamphlets and brochures and they can book tours and accomodation for you.

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    Phone: 07 49445888
    Address: 320 Nebo Road [ western end ]
    Directions: Near the City Gates
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    Things To Do: Pioneer Valley
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  • Mackay - Green grass, lake and gum trees.
  • Green grass, lake and gum trees.
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  • Mackay is situated in the Pioneer Valley. A fertile farming area which has some spectacular views. Take a drive and explore...lots of little villages and country pubs.
    This photo was taken from Greenmount Homestead looking across some fields.

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    Things To Do: Botanical Gardens
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  • Mackay - Bridge amongst the trees.
  • Bridge amongst the trees.
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  • The Mackay Botanical Gardens are a relatively new addition to the town. Built only about 2 years ago they still have alot of 'growing' to do. It's a nice place to take a stroll and there is a coffee shop with a balcony over looking the 'lagoons' waterway.

    If you head south you can explore the meandering paths that take you through a small forest complete with a flowing stream. Further down is the large grass Islander Hut.

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    Address: Lagoon Street...off Nebo Road
    Directions: West Mackay
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    Things To Do: Queens Park
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  • Mackay - Shady trees...Queens Park
  • Shady trees...Queens Park
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  • Queens Park is a nice place to spend some quiet time. There is an orchid house where you will see some lovely specimens plus other exotic plants. A playground for kids and nice shady trees to picnic under

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    Address: Goldsmith Street
    Directions: East Mackay
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    Things To Do: Play the Pokies
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  • Mackay - Metropolitan Hotel
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  • 'Playing the pokies' has become a standard recreational activity for many Aussies. A good way to 'beat the heat'- [airconditioning], and enjoy some fun. Most pubs have a gaming room where you can have a 'poke' and maybe win some money along the way.
    Meals are available in the restaurant area and are usually buffet style and relatively cheap and substancial.

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    Address: Most pubs
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    Things To Do: Pioner Valley
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  • Mackay - Highway through Walkerston
  • Highway through Walkerston
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  • More to see around the Pioneer Valley... Walkerston would be the largest township in the Mackay region. About 2.5 thousand inhabitants and with a nice country 'feel'. Only about 10 kilometers from town [ Mackay ] it has a variety of shops and businesses.

    Our new Woolworths supermarket has been a huge bonus to the locals. Walkerston is a fast growing area due to the new coal mines opening up out west.

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    Address: Peak Downs Highway
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    Things To Do: Pioneer Valley
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  • Mackay - Walkerston at a distance
  • Walkerston at a distance
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  • Another look at the surrounds of Mackay. This shot was taken from the Greenmount Homestead looking towards Walkerston in the distance. You have to enlarge it to see the township.

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    Directions: Greenmount...West of Mackay
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    Things To Do: Eateries at the Marina
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  • Mackay - A relaxing spot to eat and drink.
  • A relaxing spot to eat and drink.
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  • This is a nice quiet spot to have a drink with friends or just relax by yourself.

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    Things To Do: Go fishing!
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  • Mackay - Town Beach in East Mackay.
  • Town Beach in East Mackay.
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  • One of the most popular passtimes is to go fishing. You can either go up one of the many creeks, or fish from the river or beach.
    Head down to the Hospital Bridge and throw a line in from the bank or fish straight off the Forgan Smith Bridge. Though be careful.
    On a fine day you will see heaps of cars towing boats as they set off for the day. The number of fishing spots are endless.

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    Comments for lou31 about Mackay
    Jim_Eliason Wed Jul 9, 2008 01:47 UTC
     Nice tips!
    Tripack Tue Jun 10, 2008 17:12 UTC
     G'Day from the Swiss Alps! Always a great time to visit Queensland on VT pages but really hope I could come back soon, I am very tempted by the Airlie Beach meeting in 2009 ;-)
    LKM1018 Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:48 UTC
     What a beautiful place. Thanks for the pics and tips. You've very lucky to have this piece of paradise.
    freddie18 Mon Mar 17, 2008 22:16 UTC
     Hi Louise. I clicked and looked for the crocodile, - until I read you said " He's in there somewhere". Australia is one of my destinations in the near future. Would love to visit yoru country. Regards from Freddie of Toronto
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