Description:
Located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns, Mackay is known as the sugar capital of Australia because its region produces more than a third of Australia's sugar. Mackay has a humid subtropical climate, December is the start of the wet season, which lasts until March or April. The area which is now Mackay City was originally inhabited by the local Yuibera people. Located 1035km (643 miles/ 11 hrs 43 mins) from Village Roadshow Studios. The nearest airport is Great Barrier Reef Airport, Hamilton Island (HTI) approx- 1 hour 40 minute flight from Brisbane (BNE) Airport. The closest POH, Brisbane City, is 975km (605 miles/ 11 hrs 15 mins) away.