Just less than two hours north of Mackay through cattle country you will uncover a string of hamlet communities that are kissed by mother nature but forgotten by the rest of the world. Untouched kilometres of sand merge into the blue ocean masterpiece for lazy days of beachcombing and reading, plus incredible snorkelling, fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding.
Dingo Beach First stop is a small community and shady stretch of white sand known as Dingo Beach. Discovered by an adventurous motorist in 1926, Dingo Beach became a weekend spot for the people of Proserpine and Bowen. Not much has changed since then and that’s the way the locals like it. There is an easy, ‘no worries’ attitude to this town, which is little more than a collection of houses, each with a boat in front, a corner store and the beloved Dingo Beach Pub. Hire a ‘tinnie’, that’s what the locals call a small boat, and make the short motor across to beautiful Saddleback Island. Pack a picnic lunch and take the snorkelling gear and you’ll likely find you have this untouched island to yourself and may even get the chance to swim with the majestic manta rays. The Dingo Beach Pub is definitely worth stopping at for a meal among friendly locals before you leave.
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