101 Things to do in the Mackay Region competition has now closed!

Watch this space on Friday, 19th July - for the next exciting installment!

How many of the 101 Things did you tick off the list below?

101 Things to Do in The Mackay Region was launched in 2015 by the Mackay Airport to showcase what our region has to offer. While a few of these experiences were for a limited time, they contributed to what makes The Mackay Region such a great destination.

 

Forest flying in Finch Hatton Enjoy Mackay City Centre’s nightlife Mackay Great Highlands walk Visit Sarina Sugar Shed Dine in the rainforest Dine beside the Pioneer River Splash in our 31 beaches Mackay Show Visit Clermont Historical Centre Active in the City Spot a platypus at Broken River Visit the Botanic Gardens Wintermoon Festival Swim at Platypus Beach Visit Goanna Brewing Mackay Festival of Arts Walk or ride along the Bluewater Trail Drive the mining trail Rainforest walks in Eungella National Park Greater Whitsunday Farmers’ Market Go golfing Enjoy locally made produce Catch redclaw and barramundi at Theresa Creek Dam Yoga on the beach 4WD at Cape Palmerston

Shop at Caneland Central Skydiving Climb Wolfgang Peak See wallabies on the beach at Cape Hillsborough National Park Birdwatch at St Lawrence Wetlands Visit Mackay Marina Join a cooking class Experience a Farm Stay Swim at Bluewater Lagoon See a show at the MECC Glamping at Keswick Island Fine dine in Mackay City Centre Take a Tigermoth Joy Flight Go horse riding Homemade scones at an old railway station Visit Greenmount Homestead Enjoy a country day spa Take a Mackay City Heritage Walk Stay at a luxury wildlife retreat Visit the Yellow Brick Road Camp at Seaforth Visit a heritage listed pub Visit Cape Hillsborough National Park Laser tag View public art along the Bluewater Trail

Beach fishing Try kitesurfing Visit Artspace Mackay Airport Beach Horse Races Walk the Kommo Toera Trail Discover a legend Visit historical Melba House Buy local arts and crafts Visit heritage listed Mango Avenue Stroll Blacks Beach Flyboarding Visit Orchid House Watch Mackay Cutters in action Mackay Mountain Marathon Sarina Beach Coconut Festival Hike in Crediton State Forest Go snorkeling Relax at Kinchant Dam Boutique shopping in the City Centre Stand up paddle boarding Eat Street Food Fest Tenpin bowling Walk up Finch Hatton Gorge The Lands Festival Visit Sarina Tourist Art and Craft Centre

Do an art deco walk in the City Centre Fish, boat or camp at Eungella Dam Global Grooves Cultural Festival Mackay Marina Run Shop for sapphires at The Leap Have a high tea Enjoy lunch with a view in Eungella Try cable wakeboarding Do a fishing charter Trail bike tours Enjoy lunch with a view at Eimeo Fossick for gold at Clermont Walk to Wedge Island Swim in cool rock pools at Finch Hatton Gorge Have a famous Pinnacle Pie Visit Lamberts Beach Lookout Tour a sugar mill Go to the port of Hay Point lookout River to Reef Charity Ride Bikes, Bulls, Buggies, and Bands Dive in platypus waters Visit Mackay Museum Do a farm tour Join a running club Have a picnic at Lords Table Mountain Visit an alpaca and miniature animal farm

 

How do I enter?

If you’ve ticked off activities from the 101 list, then we want to hear about it! Whether it’s past or present, dig out your photos and videos – or head out to get some new ones – and enter them via the entry form below for the chance to win an Explore Mackay prize pack. Enter as many times as you like but make sure to read the Terms and Conditions before entering.

How do I win? 

Mackay Tourism will select a winner! – it sounds like fun, but if you think of all the amazing entries that could come in, it could be quite a tough job!

What can I win?

When you enter, you’ll be in the running to win an Explore Mackay prize pack:

> Family weekend getaway at Broken River Mountain Resort (2 nights for 4 people)

> Family pass for a Forest Flying Adventure (2 adults, 2 kids)

> $50 café voucher at Platypus Lodge Restaurant and Cafe

Entries close 5pm Sunday, 14 July 2019

Use the form below to upload your digital entry! For hardcopy entries, you can post or drop off your entry to; Mackay Visitor Information Centre, 320 Nebo Road, Mackay QLD 4740. Of course, we’ll need to know who you are in case you win – so make sure to include your full name, email address, phone number and suburb with your entry!

Please note: Posted submissions are to be received no later than the competition deadline, and no late entries of any kind can be accepted.

 

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