Mackay National Parks and Reserves
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Location: Eungella, QLD |
Type: Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Scenic Drives and Walks
Set in mist-shrouded mountains west of Mackay, Eungella National Park is one of Queensland’s most ecologically diverse parks. Its 860 plant species include species from both subtropical and...
Location: Brampton Island, QLD |
Type: National Parks and Reserves
Brampton Island National Park, at the southern entrance to the Whitsunday Passage, consists of Brampton and Carlisle islands. Rocky headlands dotted with hoop pines, open grasslands, woodlands,...
Location: Clermont, QLD |
Type: Mining and Industry, Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Scenic Drives and Walks
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...
Location: Cape Hillsborough, QLD |
Type: National Parks and Reserves
At Cape Hillsborough National Park, rainforest literally meets the waters of the Great Barrier Reef, providing unique habitats for plants and animals. Rugged, rainforest-clad hills plunge to rocky...
Location: Mackay CBD, QLD |
Type: Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves
Along the rugged Clarke Range behind the Whitsunday coast, Cathu State Forest offers a quiet retreat for nature lovers. Featuring tall eucalypts, dense rainforest and pine plantations, this forest...
Location: Eungella, QLD |
Type: National Parks and Reserves, Scenic Drives and Walks, Sports and Recreation Facilities
Stunning scenery including dense rainforest, deep gorges, steep escarpments and tranquil farming communities make the Mackay Highlands Great Walk a very special experience. The track traverses...
Location: Mackay CBD, QLD |
Type: Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Scenic Drives and Walks
The picturesque beach settlement of Ball Bay is located 35 kilometres north of Mackay. Ball Bay offers secluded camping on a small grassy campground. The facilities include toilets, cold beach...
Location: Ilbilbie, QLD |
Type: Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves
Cape Palmerston National Park features sandy dunes, unspoilt beaches and rocky headlands, with Mount Funnel towering to 344 metres. Within its 7200 hectare expanse, this park protects a range of...
Location: Lindeman Island, QLD |
Type: National Parks and Reserves
Lindeman Islands National Park is part of the world famous Whitsunday islands and Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Aboriginal people referred to the main island, Lindeman, as Yara-kimba,...
Location: Mackay CBD, QLD |
Type: Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves
Nestled in the foothills of the Clarke Range, 20 kilometres from Pinnacle west of Mackay, the Mia Mia State Forest is mostly open eucalypt forest. Bush camping and swimming is available at Captain...
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