Mackay is a small city on the east coast of Queensland that is surrounded by beaches and the Australian native bush. Many people use Mackay as a thorough fare to other places in Queensland either traveling to or from Brisbane. Unfortunately for these people they are often missing out on all the fun attractions that Mackay has to offer because many of these people just pass straight through. The main highway passes through this city so there is no reason that you should miss out on the experience. If you decide to start you holiday in Mackay then you can book a car from the car hire Mackay airport representatives and use this vehicle to get you around. Mackay has a small regional airport that you can fly to from any other city in Australia.

The biggest and most commonly used attractions are the beaches on either side of the city which spread along the coast for as far as the eye can see. These beaches are in pristine condition and people who pass this way often stop to take advantage of them. The forestry department of Queensland also has some interesting attractions around the Mackay area such as the forest reserves and bush lands that surround the area. These tropical forests are looked after by the duty rangers for the protection of the Australian bush and for the use of natural resources. Queensland is famous for its tropical fruits so make sure you try these out on your holiday. you will understand where the saying fruits of the gods came from once you sink your teeth into a Queensland mango.