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Australia's standouts.
The 7 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.
“What great value for money. Tour lead by enthusiastic leader who both educated and entertained us. 😊”
See wallabies and kangaroos on Cape Hillsborough Beach at sunrise from Mackay, with a ranger hike and light breakfast for $91.
“Very well organised. Michelle was our driver/tour guide. She was great, very relaxed and knowledgeable. The weather was great for a beautiful sunrise”
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.
“Michele was our guide and she was wonderful! Lots of stories and insights about the area and the history. Loved the hike and then watching for wildlife - especially the platypus!”
Finch Hatton Gorge hike and waterfall swim, lunch at an Aussie pub, then Eungella platypus spotting from Mackay. 7-hour rainforest day.
“Great activity. Need more information on history of the area.”
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. 🥸😎”
