Every community has a special story to tell, shaped by the uniqueness of its location. For Mackay, river and reef define that location.
Spread either side of its incomparable blue-water Pioneer River, Mackay remains ever conscious of the river's ebb and flow, its flooding and drought times.
Simultaneously, Mackay faces out to the reef providing ongoing prosperity, through both commercial and recreational fisheries and through the visitor potential of sparkling tropic isles.
Mackay's infrastructure continues to grow at an amazing rate in sync with the inland mining boom in the Bowen Basin.
A higher than average population growth has also brought upgraded roads and utilities, greater choice of housing, quality shopping and entertainment, improved community facilities and an expanded capacity to accommodate visitors.
Mackay is a safe, family orientated city with spacious sandy beaches, tropical islands and a fascinating hinterland. Mackay combines all the attractions and commercial facilities expected of a major regional city.
Local attractions include the Mackay Botanic Gardens, Artspace Mackay (Mackay's award-winning Regional Arts Gallery), Mackay Marina (voted 2006 Australian Marina of the year), Sarina Sugar Shed, Bluewater Quay, Bluewater Lagoon plus a host of hinterland experiences, beautiful islands and white sandy beaches to explore.
Whichever part of the region you choose to explore – north, south, east or west, you will discover an ideal environment to revitalize, inspire, educate, motivate and celebrate!
You can explore more about the region by visiting the Mackay Tourism website: www.mackayregion.com
