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Where is Mackay, Australia?



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Mackay is located on the central coast of Queensland, about 970 kilometres north of Brisbane. It lies between the Coral Sea’s tropical shoreline and the sugarcane fields and rainforest ranges that stretch inland. It is famous for its sugar industry, access to the Whitsundays, and beautiful beaches and national parks.




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Where is Mackay, Australia
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Facts about Mackay, Australia

CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
RegionCentral Queensland / Mackay–Whitsunday Region
LocationOn the Pioneer River, along the Coral Sea coast, north of Rockhampton
Coordinates21.15° S, 149.19° E
Local Government AreaMackay Regional Council
Founded1862
Original NameMackay (named after explorer Captain John Mackay)
Elevation~11 m
PopulationApprox. 80,000 (urban area)
AreaApprox. 7,622 sq km (LGA)
Time ZoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Postcode4740
Major WaterwaysPioneer River, Bakers Creek, Coral Sea
Top AttractionsMackay Marina Village, Bluewater Lagoon, Eungella National Park, Cape Hillsborough National Park, Artspace Mackay, Pioneer Valley.
DemonymMackay residents
Main IndustriesSugar cane production, mining services, tourism, agriculture, logistics
Nearest AirportMackay Airport (MKY)
Websitehttps://www.mackay.qld.gov.au