Mackay

Mackay is nicknamed the sugar capital of Australia because its region produces more than a third of Australia's cane sugar. Mackay is surrounded by coastline, with 31 beaches within short driving distance. Situated close to the city are Illawong, Far, and Town beaches. Harbour Beach, the most popular, locally patrolled swimming beach built is renowned for its locality to fishing hotspots and is located adjacent to the newly developed Mackay Marina. Further north of the city are Bucasia, Dophin Heads, Blacks Beach, Shoal Point, and Eimeo, otherwise known as the Northern Beaches.