Wildlife Wonders of Mackay: Wallabies, Platypus & Rainforest Trails

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Cape Hillsborough National Park
Cape Hillsborough National Park combines beaches, rainforest, walking trails and native wildlife and is one of the Mackay region’s most distinctive natural attractions. Sunrise is particularly popular for seeing wallabies and kangaroos along the beach.
Search for Platypus at Eungella National Park

Head inland from Mackay and discover the spectacular rainforest of Eungella National Park, high above the Pioneer Valley. One of the highlights is Broken River, regarded as one of the best places in Australia to spot platypus in their natural habitat. Early morning and late afternoon are generally popular times for wildlife watching.