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Marvellous Mackay
Mackay, which is midway along the Queensland coast, boasts 31 broad and beautiful beaches, lush farming areas, and tropical rainforests. Many of the suburbs, which are a mix of original Queenslanders and new housing subdivisions, include beach front areas. Mackay is dotted with many green areas, parks, gardens, and farms.
Mackay comes in at number four in a list of the ten top Australian regional growth areas. The economy, based on mining, sugar,cattle and tourism is sound.
Although Mackay is more than 1000 kilometres from Brisbane, it is far from being a cultural wasteland. The Mackay Entertainment Centre hosts numerous performances by state, intra-state and overseas performers. Regular performances are also provided by Kucom, at its own theatre in Shakespeare Street, and by the Mackay Musical Comedy Players.
Mackay Entertainment Centre
Whether you are coming here to live, or just visiting, you couldn't chose a more beautiful place. Mackay has great weather with a mean maximum temperature of 26 degrees and a mean minimum of 17 degrees. There are two seasons, the wet (summer months) and the dry (winter months). With Australia’s changing climatic conditions, Mackay’s weather pattern has become somewhat erratic but the region is lucky to receive excellent rainfall and is usually very green and lush.
At one time Mackay was bisected by railway lines, part of the route between Brisbane and Cairns. After the lines were removed, the former corridors were mostly retained as green and treey areas. In addition there are numerous public parks and even cane fields in the suburbs. As a result Mackay does not have the 'mile after mile' of houses which are common to many towns. There is always a refreshing green break somewhere.
Wall feature at the Botanic Gardens
The Mackay Botanic Gardens are only a few years old but the situation, on a hill with old trees and overlooking a valley with a lagoon, and with hills nearby, is delightful. The lookout at the Botanical Gardens provides a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside. It is next to the restaurant where patrons can sit on the covered deck and gaze out. Numerous specialty gardens dot the Mackay Botanic Gardens.
Lookout at the Botanic Gardens
Behind the Mackay City Library building is Jubilee Park which has a war memorial and wonderful old trees. Queens Park, in Goldsmith Street, Mackay, is a popular venue for weddings and includes a huge orchid house.
View from the Botanic Gardens walkway
Mackay and district has numerous national parks including the one at Eungella, which covers 50,000 hectares. The vegetation is tropical, and there are numerous creeks and walking trails, and evening sightings of platypus are common.
Memorial at Illawong Beach
Mackay has numerous beaches which are within a ten minute drive from the city centre. Illawong Beach is a popular picnic area which also has a memorial to the people who lost their lives in an aircrash in 1960. Behind the beach area is an outdoor volley ball centre. Town Beach also has eating areas, a playground, and toilets.
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