Joanna James
Mackay and sugar have an inter-relationship. They are always linked together because more than one-third of sugar produced in Australia is produced in Mackay. This town makes an interesting holiday destination too. Check this out for exciting things to do in this city during your holiday.
If you are holidaying at one of the Mackay hotels the likes of Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel and thinking of travelling to the Eungella National Park, here's a chance that you shouldn't miss. Spot the platypus in the waters and explore how they play and feed each other as if they were in a show. You also get the rare chance of seeing more than 225 bird species during the same tour.
If you are someone who owns a camera and waits for that one perfect sunrise shot, here is the chance for you. Head to the Cape Hillsborough National Park much early in the morning (before sunrise) and capture the amazing moments that you've been waiting for so long. Say hi to another bright day in a unique way!
If you are a nature lover and want to get closer to the wonderful creations of Mother Nature after a while, here is the perfect option for you. Head to Finch Hatton Gorge which is full of waterfalls, hills, and lush flora. If you ever get tired after a hike or a stroll, know that the freshwater swimming holes are there to welcome you with their cool waters.
As you already know, Mackay produces tons and tons of sugar every year. So, why not know everything about sugar production when you are holidaying in Mackay? Head to the Sarina Sugar Shed from where you can know the details about the past and the present of sugar production. Don't miss this educational exploration at any cost.
If learning a new skill is what you've wanted to do during your holiday, here's the chance for you. Wakeboarding is a new game to most of you out there, and here in Mackay, you get the chance to master this skill. There are places such as the GoWake Cable Park that teach you everything from the basics and the environments are all safe and fun.
How about enjoying a camping night during your holiday? You just need to pitch a tent at the perfect place be it at the Eungelle National Park or anywhere else. There are many declared camping sites here in Mackay near rivers and other natural settings, and all these sites are great for a night well-spent under the canopy of a thousand stars.
Many commercial fishing boats leave the city daily to catch fish. So, why not join one of them and have an amazing experience? You can come back to your resort with mackerel, jewfish, and bream.
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