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Mackay
Mackay is found on the east coast of Queensland and is 970 kilometres north of Brisbane and has a population of about 143,000 people.
By the Pioneer River, Mackay experiences maximum temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures around 11 degrees Celsius and is considered a great place to come for its tropical weather for most of the year.
Mackay outdoor attractions
The town of Mackay is close to famous Australian landmarks, The Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday Islands and Eungella National Park, making it an appealing place go.
In Mackay, the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens is full of stunning nature, including rare native plants that you can stroll through.
The Mackay region has plenty of trails if you like bush walking. You can also go fishing or 4WDing, play golf or go camping in its surrounding national parks.
Mackay sugar cane
Mackay is known as the sugar-cane capital of Australia, so while you're in Mackay, visit the Sarina Sugar Shed for some insight into the sugar-cane industry and how it's processed.
Mackay arts and culture
If you want to see what local art there is in the town, Mackay has Artspace Mackay, the local modern art gallery, and you'll also find art at Mackay's weekend markets.
If you want to know more about Mackay's past, learn more about its history at the Mackay Museum.
There are always fun and informative events to see at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre and the Mackay Festival of the Arts presents a fantastic array of performance and entertainment for everyone.