Top Things to do in Mackay Region
The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Areas in Mackay Region, Queensland
Discover the best top things to do in Mackay Region, Australia including Broken River, Finch Hatton Gorge, Gooseponds, Theresa Creek Dam, Platypus Beach, Homevale National Park, Nairana National Park, Mazeppa National Park, West Hill National Park, Peak Range National Park.
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1. Broken River
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By wasmit-4 - Alice Springs, Australia
There are 8 spots available. Internet booking. Only number 5 will fit an alpine with some careful manoeuvring!! (31 ft). Would not advise caravans or big motorhome unless you were a logging truck driver in a previous life!! Platypus in the mornings and evenings. Very quiet at nights. Short walk to the river. Bring your own fire wood as it is all softwood here and not supposed to cut in a national park. fire places provided. Drive in is single lane but stable surface. Toilets walking distance. Lots of rainforest birds. Would be great for family visit but if booked out you have neighbors only 20m away. There is plenty of opportunity to take a quiet walk into the rainforest along the river and you won't be bumping into people along the way. Short walk to the fancy resort for dinner once it opens again.
2. Finch Hatton Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By kpiddy - Brisbane, Australia
Before heading out to the gorge I enquired at the Marian Information Centre about the condition of the road to the gorge, I was informed that the road was not sealed and fine for a standard car, that there would be several low sections over small creeks which may have water over them, which they did but were easy and with no danger to cross. Hiking to Finch Hatton Gorge is suitable for all age groups, and my elderly Mother proved this true. The hike into the Araleun Casades from the carpark is roughly 1.4kms long and took us thirty minutes at my Mother's pace but could be done in much less time. The path, under the canopy of the trees, is well constructed and maintained with a mixture of stairs and pathways and information boards along the way. Once we arrived at the cascades we decended down a short set of twenty or so stairs to a rocky bolder to sit and relax and take in the beautiful landscape. Other hikers ahead of us were having a picnic lunch on the rocks, as we lunched we watched some brave people swim in the chilly water in the swimming hole below the Araleun Cascades. Toilet amenities can be found in the carpark, don't leave valuables in the car, and remember to bring water and supplies with you as no drinking water or supplies are available.
3. Gooseponds
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By sandrajacksonml - Mackay, Australia
wonderful place for visitors to sit and relax a must see for travellers if they are needing a place to relax in shade and watch the ducks
4. Theresa Creek Dam
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Tthomi04 - Mackay, Australia
Wow what a great place to camp for a few nights with family. This area is suitable for families with young or older children, couples or grey nomads alike.
5. Platypus Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
6. Homevale National Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
