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Mackay Information

 

Mackay is a city on the eastern coast of Queensland, Australia, about 970 kilometres (603 mi) north of Brisbane, on the Pioneer River. Mackay is nicknamed the sugar capital of Australia because its region produces more than a third of Australia's cane sugar.

 

Mackay is surrounded by sandy coastlines, a total of 31 beaches within comfortable driving distance. Situated close to the city are Illawong, Far, and Town beaches. Harbour Beach, the most popular, is a patrolled beach suitable for swimming, adjacent to the Mackay Marina. Further north of the city are popular beaches at Bucasia, Dolphin Heads, Blacks Beach, Shoal Point, and Eimeo – collectively these areas are known as the Northern Beaches. The Northern Beaches are popular with many visitors, but are also the location of the many emerging sub-divisions for Mackay's growing population.

The islands immediately off the coast of Mackay are renowned for their azure blue waters, and are popular with fishermen. St. Bees Island in particular is well noted as a fishing hotspot. Brampton Island, to the north east of the city, is famous as a resort destination, with body therapy facilities, water sport activities and snorkelling on offer. Flights to Brampton are available from Mackay Airport, along with boat services from the Mackay Marina. Carlisle, Scawfell, Keswick and St Bees Islands are other notable islands, each are national parks and surrounded by magnificent coral reefs. During the peak season from June to end August, whales can be heard and seen underwater around these islands.

 

The City is served by Mackay Airport, in which Qantas, Virgin Blue, Jetstar Airways and Tiger Airways offer flights to Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, as well as to regional destinations such as Geelong, Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton and Gladstone.

 

For more information, please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackay,_Queensland

 

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