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Australia's standouts.
The 8 most popular mackay tours in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.
One-hour Sarina Sugar Shed tour in Mackay: miniature sugar mill, cane processing, and tastings of rum, liqueur, ginger beer, fairy floss.
“The content, good to know history behind and how cane is processed, Finny the tour guide “Gill” she was awesome.”
See wallabies and kangaroos on Cape Hillsborough Beach at sunrise from Mackay, with a ranger hike and light breakfast for $91.
“Knowledge,friendlynes, andgreat sense of humour,from our guide that was local. Highly recommend.”
Watch wallabies feed at Cape Hillsborough at dawn, eat a beach breakfast, and ride air-conditioned from Mackay on this $92 sunrise tour.
“We had a beautiful morning even with light rain and clouds. The kangaroos were the highlight and the nature walk and the breakfast. The tour guide Michelle was bright and friendly, even with the very early start, and a wealth of knowledge on the local area. We loved our tour and look forward to doing…”
Small-group Finch Hatton Gorge hike, Pioneer Valley lunch, and Eungella platypus spotting near Mackay in one full-day tour.
“Great mountain escape for the day. Refreshing swim in the waterfall. Sighted a platypus in its element. All with Michelle the tour guide full of local knowledge and information.”
Finch Hatton Gorge hike and waterfall swim, lunch at an Aussie pub, then Eungella platypus spotting from Mackay. 7-hour rainforest day.
“We hebben niets kunnen doen door het slechte weer, de wandeling is niet doorgegaan, de weg naar de wandeling was ondergelopen (80 cm water), we hebben ook niet kunnen zwemmen.”
A 30-minute Sarina rum distillery tour at 12pm, with an adult-only tasting of exclusive rum and liqueurs for $14.34.
“Awesome experience, learned a lot about rum and how it’s made . Great to have a try . Lots of laughter during our tour, always a plus on holidays.”
Thrill seekers, get ready for a wet Mackay jet boat on the Pioneer River: 360 spins, power stops, and a run under Forgan Bridge.
“Fantastic operator who made the awesome adventure fun and exciting. Plus took great care of a party member who started to feel a bit motion sick towards the end. Totally recommended for families and couples and groups as a great time. Be aware you get gloriously wet so take your towel for after. 🥸😎”
Mackay jet boat thrills on the Pioneer River: 80 km/h runs, 360 spins at speed, big spray, and premium extras for about 30 minutes.
“Wear your swimming gear, a hair tie and wear the safety glasses to keep the water out of your eyes and hang on.”
