About Mackay

Mackay is a city on east coast of Queensland, Australia, and is considered as the sugar capital of the country. Presently, Mackay produces more than a third of the total production of cane sugar in Australia. While sugar is the main product of Mackay, the city is nevertheless known for many other unique city attractions, along with its tropical and vibrant city atmosphere. This city is booming not just due to its massive production of cane sugar, but also for its mining industry. Settled in 1862, Mackay is named after Captain John Mackay, who also discovered the valley of Pioneer River.

The sugar industry in this locality was cultivated by its early settlers, and from then on has been fostered by the subsequent residents to becoming a major industry in the city as it is today. Much of the city's development may be owed to its rich cane sugar production and trade. One of the advantages of Mackay in terms of its cane sugar production is the fact that the climate and environment in this city is conducive for growing the same product, as much as this is a conducive city for families to settle in. Presently, Mackay is home to over 75,000 people; as much as it is frequented by tourists who are drawn to the tropical, sunny atmosphere of the city.

A number of natural attractions surround Mackay, starting off with the Great Barrier Reef. A lot of rainforests are nearby too, making the city a holiday haven for people who intends to get close to nature. Beaches are also abundant in Mackay; with over 31 beaches to visit and explore, tourists in this city never run out of activities to enjoy. Swimming, fishing, and kite boarding are just a few of the water activities you can enjoy in Mackay.

The Regional Council of Mackay also values the cultural diversity of residents and tourists alike in the city. A number of initiatives are prompted by the Regional Council addressed upon the preservation of  these multi-cultures, specifically through the Local Area Multicultural Partnership (LAMP) program. The Council also produces a newsletter, Migrant Voice, intending to assist and facilitate activities and projects initiated by cultural groups in the city. A number of cultural gatherings and occasions are celebrated in recognition of the existence of multi-cultural groups in Mackay.

Many different Arts exhibits and related attractions are also seen in Mackay all year round. To name some, there is the Artspace Mackay's program of exhibitions and the Sarina Art Gallery. A number of Arts projects may also be seen throughout the city. Mackay values the essential role that Arts and Culture plays in its identity as a city; thus, the Regional Council also supports well the projects connected with the same. As Arts and Culture is an ingredient to the city's livability, events and exhibits showcasing that of Mackay's are constantly held.  Overall, the city of Mackay may be considered as a very lively, vibrant, and dynamic city-- ideal both for families and tourists alike.