Your perfect family getaway awaits in the Mackay region where you and your kids can play with kangaroos, sail with dolphins, hop on a joyful helicopter ride and eat to your heart’s content. Whilst Australia’s sugar capital has ample sweet places waiting to be discovered, here are some of the most coveted places that should not be missed!
A play date with kangaroos and wallabies
There is no better place in the world to have a play date with eastern grey kangaroos and agile wallabies than in the Mackay region. With these sweet marsupials darting across the beach shores to feed on mangrove seed pods, you and your kids can have the time of your lives following every movement of these sweet little creatures. Head over to Cape Hillsborough nature park, north of Mackay, the place where all the magic happens and better still make sure to take a camera with you to capture these gentle mammals dancing by the sunlit beaches.
A visit to the Sarina Sugar Shed
Ever wonder, about telling your kids the story of how candy floss and everything sugary come into being? It’s time to take them on a little tour around Sarina sugar shed. Here your kids can learn everything about sugar; be it how it’s grown, processed, milled, or distilled. The place also has a miniature working sugar mill, so your kids can experience the milling process firsthand. The fairy floss at the end of the journey is simply a cherry on the top and all the more reason for the kids to keep coming back to the place.
A sailing expedition
Brimming with 31 gorgeous beaches, hitting the waves is a must while you are holidaying at a hotel in Mackay. With a range of water sports, the likes of kayaking, sailing, and whale watching to choose from, your staycation at Australia’s sugar capital cannot get any better than this. Seething with exquisite marine life, brace yourself to spot dugongs, turtles, and numerous fish species while cruising along the stunning Brampton and Keswick Islands. After a day out in the sea, you and your kids can pamper yourselves with a hot bath or a rejuvenating spa session while staying at opulent properties like Oaks Mackay Rivermarque hotel.
A joy helicopter ride
Hop on board a joy flight and give that perfect ending to a fun-filled family staycation. At Mackay, there are ample private helicopter rides readily available at your convenience to take you on a journey through the clouds. Whilst soaring up in the sky, bask in a bird’s eye view of Mackay’s sweeping landscapes, lush greenery, and gorgeous beaches.
