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Mackay is home to Port Mackay and is
a major exporter of sugar, producing a third of Australia's
total sugar. The Pioneer River runs through Mackay with
the old town on the southern banks of the river. Victoria
Street is the main street in the old town, and runs parallel
to River Street and the Pioneer River.
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You can find out about the sugar cane industry
from the interesting Farleigh Sugar Mill and the
Polstone Sugar Farm. Both offer tours between July
and December.
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Many other attractions
are in the southern part of Mackay, as well as some wonderful
old buildings which have survived Mackays numerous cyclones.
There is a great walk around the various historical sites
around the town, which is worth following.
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You can also visit the attractive Botanical Gardens
which are set within Queens Park. You can also visit the pretty
Illawong Fauna Sanctuary which hosts a number of
native animals.
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There are some great beaches a short
distance north from Mackay, including Blacks Beach, Bucasia
Beach and Eimeo Beach. Just north of Mackay at Slade Point,
is Lamberts Lookout which offers great views along the coast,
as well as some other beaches north of Mackay.
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Although the beaches are great, surfing isn't really
available due to the Great Barrier Reef. However, if you
are lucky you may be able to find a break in the reef.
(Please Note: These areas are only recommended for experienced
surfers, as they can be dangerous.)
If you do want to hit the water, however, diving is another
option. There are a number of tours from Mackay out to
the Great Barrier
Reef. From Mackay several of the islands within
the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park are only a short distance
away.
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Mackay is also a great place from which to visit
the nearby Cape
Hillsborough National Park and Eungella
National Parks both of which offer fantastic scenery and
great walking trails. You can get further information and camping
permits for these parks from the Queensland Department of Environment
office in Mackay Ph: (07) 4951 8788.
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The centre of Mackay is lined with plants and trees,
with a wide range of shops. Mackay offers a variety of accommodation
within the local area, with many places situated between Gordon Street
and the Pioneer River. This is also where you will find many of the restaurants.
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Getting around Mackay is fairly simple with two
local services around the area, including Mackay Transit Coaches
and the Taxi Transit Service. Getting
to Mackay is also easy, with several trains and the major bus
companies stopping at Mackay. Flights are also available to Mackay
from Qantas.
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