Top 5 Things To Do

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  Highlands Great Walk

  The Mackay Highlands Great Walk is a one-way track that starts 80km west of Mackay in Eungella National Park, one of Queensland's most ecologically diverse parks.
  Mount Dalrymple, one of Queensland's highest peaks standing at 1227 metres, might rise straight through Eungella National Park, but don't let a topographic map of the area put you off this walk. The 56 km of terrain here is (almost) completely flat because you're walking along the top of the Great Dividing Range, not climbing it, especially if you complete the walk from north to south.

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  Discover the Wallabies at Cape Hillsborough

  There's a particular phenomenon that occurs every morning as the sun rises over Cape Hillsborough National Park.
  While the colours of sunrise would be the main event at most Queensland beaches, here on the sands of Casuarina Beach, that takes a back seat as dozens of wallabies congregate down by the water's edge by daybreak.
  Most of Australia's 30 species of wallaby can be glimpsed around bushland or wooded forests - but a longer encounter is rare. Not here. Instead, you can connect with nature in nature, and it's a life-changing experience.

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  Keswick Island

  Keswick Island is situated 32 kilometres from Mackay and is accessible via the water from the Mackay Marina, or by air. Keswick Island has a privately owned airstrip, so it is possible to arrive by plane or helicopter direct from Mackay. Enjoy a day on the tropical island or choose to stay on the island at a welcoming guest house.
  A spectacular jewel in the Coral Sea, Keswick Island is truly a tropical paradise. Most of the island is a national park and sub-tropical rainforest; therefore, it is home to an abundance of colourful flora and fauna. Many bush walks throughout the island provide the opportunity to gain spectacular views across the Whitsunday water. The island is fringed by white sandy shorelines, with coral reefs within swimming distance, perfect for snorkelling.

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  Illawong Beach

  Kilometres of sandy shoreline, as well as off and on dog leash areas, make Illawong Beach a popular choice for sunrise strolls. At low tide, the ripples in the sand stretch for kilometres, where small blue soldier crabs can be seen scuttling across the surface.
  Avid fishermen cast from the beach or into the mangrove-lined creeks, a popular local fishing spot. Windsurfers can often be seen at this beach, with the view of nearby islands and the Hay Point Coal Terminal in the distance.

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  Whitsundays Sailing Adventures

  Man the masts on a Whitsundays Sailing Adventure (WSA). WSA offers the most diverse range of quality overnight crewed sailing and diving holidays in the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The fleet of owner operators have a high focus on crew standards, fantastic food, personalised service and a truly individual and unique experience.

Credits to https://www.queensland.com/ for event information and details.