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To download the Accommodation Booking Form, Click Here Updated 18.01.10 Secluded islands and beaches, pristine coral reefs, spectacular rainforests and national parks, historical townships, genuine country hospitality, scenic drives, great shopping and fabulous dining all can be found in the Mackay Region of North Queensland, Australia. Located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns, the Mackay Region coastline stretches 200km north from St Lawrence to Laguna Whitsunday's, and inland to the town of Clermont. The region's rich and colourful past is economically founded upon sugar, coal, beef and tourism. The Mackay region lies in the heart of some of the most visited tourist areas in Australia. The region is becoming more and more popular as a holiday destination for travellers seeking an unspoiled, friendly contrast to other over-developed, over-crowded destinations found elsewhere on the coast. The region enjoys temperatures of 24°C to 33°C in the warmer months and winter temperatures of 16°C to 24°C. The waters remain at a warm 18°C to 26°C year round. One of the region's friendly townships: Koumala, will be home to the 2011 A4DE Parc Ferme (or staging area). The town is located about 40-minutes (drive by car) south of Mackay. Mackay is a city on the eastern coast of Queensland, Australia, which has a population of about 116,000 people and is located about 970km's north of Brisbane, on the Pioneer River. Mackay is nicknamed the 'Sugar Capital of Australia' because its region produces more than a third of Australia's cane sugar.
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