Rockingham Mackay Great Barrier Reef Queensland

Rockingham 

The popular tourist destination of Rockingham is situated just 45 minutes south of Perth. From vast stretches of white sandy beaches to marine parks, the city of Rockingham has it all. The most famous activities in Rockingham include swimming, sailing, fishing, and more adventurous activities like snorkeling and diving, kitesurfing, jetpacking, and beach skydiving. 

Rockingham Beach, with its safe waters which enables you to walk a fair distance into the ocean, Penguin Island, home to the world’s smallest penguins as well as sea birds, sea lions, dolphins, and pelicans, and Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, hosting one of the finest displays of wild sea life and birdlife to be found anywhere in the world are among the most famous tourist attractions in Rockingham.

Leisure Inn – Swinging Pig

Leisure Inn is an affordable bistro with quality food. The bar offers the perfect environment for a relaxing drink accompanied by regular performances from both local and visiting artists. 

Mackay

Nicknamed the sugar capital of Australia, Mackay contributes to more than one-third of the sugar production of Australia. Hence, the local economy is based on sugar cane cultivation. The mining industry has imparted a dramatic economic growth in recent years. It is a paradise for job seekers as a lot of opportunities are present in both farming and mining industries.   

Bluewater Lagoon in Mackay is a famous recreation spot among tourists as well as locals  offering free entrance. Consisting of 3 lagoon pools with varying depths suited for all ages, it is a perfect retreat for every age group. Eungella National Park, one of Queensland’s most ecologically diverse parks is in Mackay. It is famous for platypus, one of the most difficult animals to see in their native habitat.

Gecko’s Rest

A family-owned and operated budget accommodation provider, situated in the heart of Mackay (CBD). Gecko’s Rest backpackers has got a variety of spacious rooms which can accommodate up to 48 people. Facilities include free high-speed internet (Wi-Fi) as well as clean rooms with air conditioning. 

Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders in the world is the world’s largest coral reef. Blessed with breathtaking beauty, the reef contains an abundance of marine life and comprises of over 3000 individual reef systems and coral cays and literally hundreds of picturesque tropical islands with some of the world’s most beautiful sun-soaked, golden beaches. 

In addition to enjoying the mesmerizing beauty, a visitor can enjoy many experiences including snorkeling, scuba diving, aircraft or helicopter tours, bare boats (self-sail), glass-bottomed boat viewing, semi-submersibles and educational trips, cruise ship tours, whale watching and swimming with dolphins.

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