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Artspace Mackay Mackay Discover the arts and culture of the Mackay region when you visit Artspace Mackay, the regional art gallery and museum in the centre of the city.

Clermont Detectors Clermont Wow! What it is to find a nugget! Clermont Detectors are three hours inland from Mackay and one hour from Emerald. Most people come to Clermont to stay through the winter in search of Gold with Metal Detectors.

Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre Mackay There is always something happening at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC), situated in the heart of Mackay, midway between Cairns and Brisbane along the tropical Queensland coast. The state-of-the-art facility funded by a Queensland State Government grant, will provide an ideal and unique setting for your next conference, exhibition,...

Hoods Lagoon Clermont The Hoods Lagoon and Century Park are situated in the township of Clermont. The township of Clermont was established on the Northern Banks of the Hoods Lagoon in 1862, after the discovery of gold.

The Horizons Mosaic Mackay Stroll and discover the mosaics, terrazzo images and the bronze plaques and sculptures of the Mackay Horizons Project, completed by members of the community in 1993. On each of the four corners of the crossroads you will find the centre piece of the street.

Port of Hay Point Lookout Hay Point The Port of Hay Point, 30 kilometres south of Mackay, is one of the biggest and most efficient coal ports in the world.

Eimeo Pacific Hotel Eimeo Fancy a scrumptious meal and cool drink, in a relaxed and laid back environment while absorbing unforgettable, million-dollar views of the Whitsunday Coast, Brampton, Keswick and St Bees Islands?! Then head straight for the historic Eimeo Pacific Hotel where great hospitality meets unparalleled panoramic scenery. Steeped in cultural heritage, the Eimeo...

Heritage Walk Mackay The city Heritage Walk highlights some of Mackay’s magnificent turn-of-the-century architecture. A must for any visitor, the 90-minute walk includes many buildings that are listed with the National Trust, including the Mackay Court House and Commonwealth Bank façade.

Copperfield Store and Chimney Clermont A single brick chimney, standing sentinel in the scrub, is now the only one remaining of the fourteen chimneys which once represented the Peak Downs Copper Mines Unlimited.

Blair Athol Coal Mine Clermont From families through to those seeking adventure, a tour through the Blair Athol Coal Mine is simply awesome! Located just 20 kilometres north-west of Clermont, this mine supplies customers in Asia and Europe with up to 12 million tonnes of thermal coal per annum.

Clermont - Old Town Site Clermont Following the discovery of gold at Nelson’s Gully in 1861, January 1862 saw the first rigging of camps alongside the prospectors on the gentle sloping banks of Hood's Lagoon.

Nebo Museum Nebo Nebo area is the key link to the 1800s and early life in the Mackay Region (being the closest rural and gold mining historical town to Mackay). In the early 1980s, to celebrate the Shire’s Centenary in 1983, a group of locals began the process of gathering many relics of the...

Mackay Town Hall Mackay Discover a living piece of Mackay's heritage at the Town Hall in Sydney Street, Mackay. Originally built in 1912 the Mackay Town Hall is a beautiful historic building in the centre of the city which has been transformed into a heritage interpretative centre about the history of Mackay.

Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens West Mackay Located just five kilometres from the Mackay city centre, the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens showcases the beautiful tropical flora from Mackay and the Whitsundays, along with other beautiful Australian native and exotic plants from similar climates around the world.

Mackay Marina Village and Shipyard Mackay Mackay's magnificent world-class Marina Village has a tropical ambience, with leafy palms lining the waterfront esplanade and a view beyond to luxury yachts, sailing boats, blue skies and tropical islands.

Melba House Marian Her soft brown eyes captured the hearts of men, her voice cast a magic spell on audiences in London, Paris and many other cities in Europe as well as the United States of America, the legendary diva Dame Nellie Melba. Few know that the acclaimed opera singer spent the first year...

Town Beach Mackay Popular for its sensational sunrises, Town beach offers great views of Flat and Round Top Islands and Dalrymple Bay.

Birdwatching in Dysart Dysart Mining towns are sometimes overlooked when planning an itinerary, yet if you happen to enjoy a spot of birdwatching, then Dysart is one mining town worth visiting! Enjoying a diverse array of habitats, Dysart is home to a variety of bird species that even the most passionate birdwatcher hopes to...

Mount Britton Nebo Mount Britton is situated approximately 35 minutes drive north-east of Nebo. Founded in 1880 when a tent city for gold mining sprung up and the township became known as Mount Britton.

The Flood Memorial or "The Stump" Clermont In 1860/61 Messrs Hood, Gogg and Manning, who had purchased land on the Peak Downs, sent a party to build huts and yards on their property in readiness for the arrival of sheep.

Greenmount Homestead Walkerston Take a step back in time at the historic Greenmount Homestead.

Peak Downs Mine in Moranbah Moranbah See how the miners of Moranbah work by taking a free tour through the massive Peak Downs Open Cut Mine.

Sarina Beach Sarina Sarina Beach, just a few minutes from Sarina, has ample facilities including a Surf Lifesaving Club, boat ramp, beachfront store, picnic area, and a lookout offering spectacular views. The beach is patrolled seasonally by the local Surf Lifesaving Club. Motel style accommodation is also available.

Eimeo Beach Eimeo Eimeo Beach and Sunset Bay are popular beaches with locals and also lure the keen anglers. The beach is seasonally patrolled. Any trip to Eimeo Beach would not be complete without a visit to the Eimeo Pacific Hotel.

Sarina District's "Field of Dreams" Historical Centre Sarina Sarina is situated 36 kilometres south of Mackay and 300 kilometres north of Rockhampton on the Bruce Highway. The Historical Centre is part of the 'Field of Dreams' complex on the southern outskirts of the township. The Historical Centre is the former St Anne’s Catholic Convent building.

Sarina Sugar Shed Sarina Sarina Sugar Shed is a miniature working sugar mill and distillery conducting tours on the Queensland Sugar Industry where three generations of farming come to life. One of the best things to see and do in the Mackay region.

Cluffies Park in Coppabella Coppabella Cluffies Park in Coppabella is the perfect place to pull-over the car, stretch the legs and absorb the serenity of the natural environment! You can find it at the entry of the little country town which lies approximately 159 kilometres west of Mackay along the Peak Downs Highway.