BOTH REGIONS

Eungella

Welcome to a haven of mist-covered national park, big fishing dams and rare Australian animals. To find out more about Eungella, visit page 21.

Collinsville

With a mining heritage, stunning natural swimming spots and a genuine small-town welcome, Collinsville is an unexpected surprise. Find out more on page 29.

Which way

There are multiple routes from Eungella to Collinsville. Take Lizzie Creek Road then turn right on Elphinstone Road following the pipeline to Collinsville. You’ll drive through some beautiful rural landscapes, forests and mountains.

Insta-Worthy Locations

Wild animal encounters, endless views of oceans and rainforests, heart-pumping moments and retro throw backs to remember – live the moment and capture it forever.

Looking Out from Lamberts - just 15 minutes from the heart of Mackay you could find yourself snapping an epic holiday shot of a stunning water horizon, the Cumberland Islands in the distance and, if you’re lucky, humpback whales breaching in the foreground. Drink at Eimeo Pacific Hotel - think a tropical cocktail in the sunshine against a white table with an unforgettable view of the Central Queensland coastline stretching out on the horizon. Capture that Sugar High - fill the camera lens with sugar sweet shades of pink fairy-floss-covered smiles at the Sarina Sugar Shed. Never Smile at a Crocodile - but you can capture a photo of their pearly whites while on tour with Whitsundays Crocodile Safari.

Get Snappy at Dolphin Heads - Mackay’s northern beaches are all insta-worthy but these unique natural headlands have been sculpted by mother nature in the shape of … you guessed it, dolphin heads. Kayaking with Dugongs - these incredible, endangered marine mammals call the calm waters of Clairview home. Keep your eyes peeled as you paddle out, as you may be lucky enough to capture a kayak selfie with a dugong.