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Mackay Region Some of the many events and festivals you may like to enjoy in the Mackay Region in 2012 …
TO WHITSUNDAY & TOWNSVILLE
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Pioneer Valley Country Music Festival
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Wintermoon Festival The River Rock to Mountain Top Community Festival Tackle World Fishing Competition - Mackay
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QUEENSLAND CARAVAN, CAMPING & TOURING HOLIDAY SHOW RNA SHOWGROUNDS BRISBANE 10AM - 6PM DAILY Mackay Regional Show Mackay Marine Festival North Queensland Games - Mackay
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Cane Crushing Season Mackay Region Festival of Arts
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Armstrong Beach
JULY AUGUST
Koumala
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Sarina Coal to Coast Festival
NOVEMBER
Turtle Egg laying Cane Crushing Season ends
For more information on these and other events call Mackay Tourism on Ph: 07 4944 5888.
Dysart To ROCKHAMPTON This map is designed only to show approximate location of towns in relation to others in the area. Not to scale.
NEED REPAIRS, SERVICE OR PRODUCTS as you travel in Queensland? Then check out the list of “Trade Products & Services” on pages 124 to 127
Kuttabul
Jolimont Caravan Park
Bruce Hwy, Kuttabul 4741 P: 07 4954 0170 jolimontpark@bigpond.com
30min drive north of Mackay. Owner operated. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Grassy sites. Shady camping area with campfire. Tropical rainforest walk beside the creek. TO PROSERPINE Abundant birdlife. Easy drive to Eungella & Cape Hillsborough National Parks. JOLIMONT ● Tourist & Long Term ● Dump Point Powered Sites Unpowered Sites Cabins (no ensuite)
Per night 2 Adults From $25 $20 $60
Extra Person From $5 $5 $10
Park Features ● Sites for big rigs ● Drive thru sites ● Camp Kitchens - BBQs ● Large swim spa ● Air/con. in cabins ● Mobile/TV Reception
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BIG4 Mackay Marine Tourist Park
126 Units • Van & Tent Sites • FREE Campers Kitchen • 4 BBQ’s
Relax & enjoy our quiet park. 2kms to our beautiful harbour. City bus at door. Salt & fresh water fishing nearby. New AC villas & jumping pillow. BIG4
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Extra Person From $8 $8 $8 $15 $15 $15
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info@mmtp.com.au www.mmtp.com.au
Per night 2 Adults From $33 $25 $44 $85 $130 $150
40-68 Beaconsfield Road East, North Mackay 4740
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379 Harbour Road, Mackay 4740 P: 07 4955 1496
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Per night 2 Adults From $37 $32 $80 $75
BUCASIA RD
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TOWNSVILLE
21ac of tropical paradise. Handy to bowls & golf clubs. Close to Mackay Harbour, Nth Beaches & Northern Beaches shopping Centres. 5km North of CBD. Clean amenities. No sand flies. Lorikeet ANDERGROVE feeding daily. Top Tourist Park member. Fax 07 4942 3257. VAN PARK BEA C
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15 Malcomson St, North Mackay 4740 P: 07 4957 6141 centraltouristpark@bigpond.com
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Seawinds Caravan & Holiday Park
Cape Hillsborough Cape Hillsborough Nature Resort
16 Bourke St, Blacks Beach, Mackay 4740 P: 07 4954 9334
Risley Pde, Cape Hillsborough 4740 P: 07 4959 0152
seawinds16@bigpond.com
Extra Person From $11 $11 $11 $11
Park Features ● Powered shady sites ● Good beach fishing ● Pool & BBQ ● Local dining & shops ● Coin laundromat ● Weekly rates
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The Park Mackay
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PROSERPINE KUTTABUL YAKAPARI 22km
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Coal Country Caravan Park
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Large shady park close to shops & all amenities. Long term & tourist sites available. Great spot to stop over to tour some of the world's largest coal mines. 6 different styles of room accommodation. Mobile Phone reception. B
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Powered Sites Unpowered Sites Cabins (ensuite) Drive through sites Deluxe Villas
Park Features ● Pool ● LPG, Shop ● TV, Internet Kiosk ● All ensuite cabins ● Linen Included ● Camp Kitchens, BBQ
HILLSBOROUGH NATURE RESORT
Park Features ● Absolute Beachfront ● 23m Pool & Shop ● New Camp Kitchen ● Internet & TV Lounge ● Laundry + Baby bath ● Table Tennis & Pool
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A short drive to Mackay's City Centre, airport and beaches. Spacious, easy access sites. Clean amenities. A good base to explore the regions National Parks. Resident Managers: Morris & Ann Westwood. Member Top Tourist Parks. Extra Person From $10 $10 $10 $10
Extra Person From $8 $8 $15 $15 $8 $8
79 Belyando Ave, Moranbah 4744 P: 07 4941 7174
admin@theparkmackay.com.au www.theparkmackay.com.au
Per night 2 Adults From $31 $27 $85 $33 $110
Unpowered Sites Powered Sites Beach Huts (ensuite) Cabins (ensuite) Cabins Cabins (no ensuite)
Per night 2 Adults From $26 $31 $105 $120 $105 $75
PARK RATING
284 Farrellys Road, Mackay 4740 P: 07 4952 1211 Freecall: 1800 706 077
● Tourist & Long Term ● Dump Point
Nestled in Cape Hillsborough National Park this beachfront resort offers all the facilities you Haliday Bay need to make your stay a great one. Our resort offers a wide range of SEAFORTH Ball Bay accommodation, camping & caravan sites in a peaceful & natural environment. CAPE ● Tourist ● Dump Point
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enquiries@capehillsboroughresort.com.au www.capehillsboroughresort.com.au
Per night 2 Adults From $35 $105 $116
Extra Person From $20 $20 $20
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Bucasia Beachfront Caravan Resort
stay@bucasiabeach.com.au www.bucasiabeach.com.au
Absolute beachfront accommodation fronting directly on to one of Mackay's most beautiful beaches. Quiet & tranquil location set in natural bushland adj. to park that has BBQ fac., amenities & children's playground. Beachfront Villa from $160. WN
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Park Features ● Swimming Pool ● Motor Home friendly ● Bait/Ice/LPG ● Pergola with BBQ ● Absolute Beachfront ● Wildlife / Boat ramp
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Extra Person From $10 $10 $10
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Powered Sites Premium Sites Beachfront Sites
Per night 2 Adults From $29 $33 $38
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BUCASIA BEACHFRONT CARAVAN RESORT
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Per night 2 Adults From $32 $25 $160 $35
BLACKS BEACH RD
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MACKAY - BUCASIA ROAD
Relax in a tranquil shady setting on absolute beachfront in scenic north Mackay. Only minutes to major shopping centres, cinemas & sporting facilities. A hotel with bistro dining, cafes & BUCASIA a convenience shop are just 2 minutes walk away.
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Per night 2 Adults From $28 $28 $65
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Situated walking distance from the city heart, close to Nth Mackay Shopping Centre and all facilities. Stay central and explore the Mackay region from the most central tourist park K Mart in Mackay. Inspections welcome. MALCOMSON ST
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40-68 Beaconsfield Rd East, North Mackay 4740 P: 07 4942 4922 F: 1800 424 922
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Unit 5, 30 Shore St West, Cleveland QLD 4163
Ph: 3286 7911
194 Eastern Service Road,
NOW AT ONE HUGE MEGA See our Main Ad on Page 10 BURPENGARY PH: 07 3888 2755 or visit our website for more details CARAVAN CENTRE www.kratzmann.com.au
Tullmack Caravans Genuine Savings on all display stock NEW & USED
spcv@mackay.net.au www.sarinapalms.com.au
HERON STREET
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NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR CURRENT ‘VAN? COME & SEE US WE’LL GET IT RIGHT FOR YOU! 77-79 Broadsound Road, Mackay QLD 4740 Ph: (07) 49523274 Fax: (07) 4952 1555 email: tullmack@bigpond.com
Koumala
Tropicana Tourist Park
Koumala Caravan Park
Range Rd, Sarina 4737 P: 07 4956 1480
2-4 Mumby Street, Koumala 4738 P: 07 4950 3657
This family run business welcome you to their 4 acres of tropical paradise, backed by bush & abundant wildlife, for a truly peaceful relax & retreat. We offer you, spotless amenities, affordable accommodation & friendly atmosphere & service. ROCKHAMPTON
20 klms south of Sarina. Ideal fishing and crabbing area. Close to Rocky Dam boat ramp.
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● Tourist & Long Term ● Dump Point Powered Sites Unpowered Sites
Per night 2 Adults From $25 $25
Extra Person From $8 $8
Park Features ● Concrete slabs ● Laundry ● Barbeque
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Armstrong Beach Armstrong Beach Caravan Park
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Cape Palmerston Cape Palmerston Holiday Park
60-66 Melba St, Armstrong Beach 4737 P: 07 4956 2425
989 Greenhill Road, Ilbilbie 4738 P: 07 4950 3987
Relax at our beautiful boutique oceanfront park amongst the abundant wildlife. Enjoy the serenity and the friendly atmosphere our park is famous for. Experience the best of SARINA saltwater fishing, prawning and mud crabbing right on your doorstep.
New, quiet friendly park with first class amenities in rural setting. Mountain views, only 100m nature walk to lovely secluded beach & tidal creek, ideal for fishing, crabbing & beach SARINA activities. Close to Cape Palmerston NP for short 4WD trips. Cape
Powered Sites Unpowered Sites SC Camper Trailer p/wk
Per night 2 Adults From $30 $25 $280
Extra Person From $6 $6
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Per night 2 Adults From $28 $20 $20
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Extra Person From $8 $8 $8
Park Features ● Drive thru sites ● Large Rigs ● Camping Area ● Camp Kit./Firepit ● Kiosk/Ice/Gas ● Bait/Tackle, TV Rec.
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Park Features ● Absolute Beachfront ● BBQ ● Coin Laundry ● Drinks/Ice available ● Very Clean Amenities ● Saltwater Fishing
info@capepalmerston.com www.capepalmerston.com
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armstrongbeach@bigpond.com www.armstrongbeachcaravanpark.com
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Extra Person From $8 $8
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Powered Sites Unpowered Sites Cabins (no ensuite) Cabins (ensuite)
Per night 2 Adults From $28 $28 $60 $90
ROCKHAMPTON
● Tourist & Long Term ● Dump Point
ANZAC STREET
"Where the town meets the tourists in a comfortable relaxed atmosphere" 400 metres off the Bruce Hwy in the centre of Sarina Township opposite the swimming pool. Park consists of tropical shady trees. Meet & greet at Sarina Palms Meeting Place. WILLIAM STREET
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MACKAY REGION MUST DO’s IN THE REGION: EUNGELLA NATIONAL PARK — Located 2,500 feet above sea level. Eungella and scenic Finch Hatton Gorge are a leisurely hour drive inland and a must visit! Broken River is the best place in Australia to spot platypus in the wild. CAPE HILLSBOROUGH NATIONAL PARK — A 45 minute drive north of Mackay with a spectacular coastal national park, dramatic headlands, rainforests, nature walks and wallabies that come down onto the beach at sunrise. MACKAY MARINA VILLAGE — Dine at one of several alfresco restaurants overlooking the marina. Island and snorkelling day cruises to the islands off our coast and extended fishing charters depart from the marina. MACKAY CITY CENTRE — Palm lined streets, heritage Art Deco walks, dining, bars, boutique shopping and fashion. The Bluewater Quay is the best vantage point to view the Pioneer River. ARTSPACE MACKAY — The city’s architectural award-winning art gallery. Enjoy touring the exhibitions, local arts and heritage located in the city centre. BLUEWATER LAGOON — Comprising of a three tiered lagoon, this free familyfriendly leisure facility overlooks the picturesque Pioneer River in the heart of Mackay’s city centre. MACKAY REGIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS — Offer free guided tours for visitors to explore and enjoy the peaceful surrounds of one of Australia’s newest and most innovative botanic gardens.
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BEACHES — The Mackay Region has over 31 beaches – a different one for every day of the month, so finding somewhere to lay your towel is never a problem. BRAMPTON AND KESWICK ISLANDS — Extend your holiday in Mackay with a stay on one of these picture perfect islands. SERENITY COAST — South to Sarina and to the coast, there is a delightful selection of beaches for swimming and fishing.
Caravan and Motorhome Insurance 1800 676 700 The Insurance is issued by Manufactured Homes Insurance Agency Limited. ABN 35 002 698 400 AFS Lic # 238936 Before you buy this policy, you should consider the Product Disclosure Statement Available from MHIA
www.mhia.com.au
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THE MINING TRAIL — Create your own adventure beyond the ranges and explore expansive landscapes, mining communities and historical sites.
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Sarina
31 Anzac Street, Sarina 4737 P: 07 4956 1892