Staying in Mackay for your tropical holiday is a smart idea because you are not only staying in a small town where the prices of accommodation are still cheap but you are also near all of the attractions that make the Sunshine Coast so much fun. Just a short drive south until you get to Gympie there is rain forest and sugar cane fields all along the highway. This part of Queensland is a great place to get a real feel of what the county people of this area get to enjoy every day.
Further south down the main highway of the Queensland coast you will get to the heart of the Sunshine Coast which is where you will see the beach towns start to pop up on the map. For some great waves and fishing action stay over at one of the towns like Maroochydore or Mooloolaba which are very charming beach towns. Go to see the marine attraction Underwater World or one of the other attraction parks or zoo’s and reserves.
Mackay itself has some magical scenery spots to stop for lunch or an exploring walk but to get there you will need some form of transport. Car hire Mackay airport can offer you all makes and models of cars and vans from their wide-ranging fleet so be sure to book ahead so that you get the car that you really want.


