Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Lagoon St)
On 33 hectares, 3km south of the city centre, these gardens are a must-see for
flora fans. Home to five themed gardens and the Lagoon cafe/restaurant (open 9am to
4pm Wednesday to Sunday).
LAGOON
Bluewater Lagoon
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
( 9am-5.45pm)
Mackay's pleasant artificial lagoon near Caneland Shopping Centre
has water fountains, water slides, grassed picnic areas and a cafe.
Mackay Marina
(Mackay Harbour)
The lively marina is a pleasant place to wine and dine with a waterfront
view, or to simply picnic in the park and stroll along the breakwater. Good fishing, too.
MARINA
Beaches
Mackay has plenty of beaches, although not all are ideal for swimming. The best ones are
about 16km north of Mackay at Blacks Beach, Eimeo and Bucasia.
The best option near town is
Harbour Beach
, 6km north of the centre and just south of the
Mackay Marina. The beach here is patrolled and there's a foreshore reserve with picnic
tables and barbecues.
Tours
Farleigh Sugar Mill
( 07-4959 8360; 2hr tour adult/child $25/13; 9.30am & 1pm May-Dec)
In the cane- crushing season,
you can see how sugar cane is turned into sweet crystals. Dress appropriately for a work-
ing mill: long sleeves, long pants, enclosed shoes. Morning/afternoon tea included.
TOUR
Reeforest Adventure Tours
( 1800 500 353;
www.reeforest.com
)
Offers a wide range of junkets, including a platypus and
rainforest ecosafari and two-day Eungella tours.
CULTURAL TOUR
Heritage Walk
WALKING
