Introducing Mackay
The largest metropolitan area in the Whitsundays region is a lush, palm-lined city with streets that hum with a relaxed café and bar scene. Across the Pioneer River the constantly transforming marina has added a new dimension to the city, with a bevy of stylish residential, tourism and dining developments.
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Mackay itself will likely bore you after a night, but the attractions to the west of town are phenomenal. The place is an excellent base for visiting Eungella National Park with its famous platypuses and the wilds of Finch Hatton Gorge.
Last updated: Sep 22, 2008
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RE: 14/15 Days East Coast Australia - Whitsundays, Fraser Island & Sydney
by frugaldugal 12 September 2011
Hi, I think your itinerary is just about perfect. Being an old Airlie Beach lad myself (lived there a few years), I would say wait till…
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Snorkel in December
by Karoolsie 31 August 2011
I am visiting Mackay in December and was told that no-one snorkels in that time period due to jellyfish etc. Is this true? It would be…
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RE: Driving time Airlie Beach to Townsville
by ranjon 17 July 2011
Airlie Beach btw is only about an hour north of Mackay if you plan on attempting to average about 150 kmh! The drive michealy is mostly…
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