Mackay Beach Escapes

So you reckon the Gold Coast has Australia's best spread of beaches? Think again and cast your mind north - to the city of Mackay, Queensland.

Even the Gold Coast is pressed to match the offerings of this sand-lovers paradise, where dozens of beaches are less than an hour's drive from Mackay.

Sure, Mackay beaches, mostly shielded from the trans-Pacific swell, are a little different to the southern Queensland beaches. But surfers still have a chance to enjoy a wave or two at Lamberts Beach, when blessed with the right conditions. It's not Pipeline in Hawaii, but surfers can be grateful for a ride at this point on the planet.

The Mackay beach experience is definitely more about chilling out than pumping adrenaline. It's strolling the secluded stretches to shrug off those workaday frowns; taking a dip at one of the patrolled beaches, such as Harbour Beach; casting a line for all the usual Queensland beach species; and enjoying the Mackay weather.

Mackay beach fishing may be your 'perfect escape'.

Lots of resort and other accommodation providers cater for visiting beach lovers. Experience Blacks Beach, with swaying palms and tropical gardens as a backdrop that runs for kilometres along the beachfront and includes a full range of accommodation types.

And if you ever tire of the beach fishing, swimming and family fun in the Mackay sand and sea, you can always head for the Hibiscus Coast, a short drive north, or for one of the islands.

Then you can truly say you have had the total Mackay, Australia, holiday experience!

 

 


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