Through the Queensland G

overnment’s

Active Tow

ns initiative, Mackay R

egional C

ouncil invested in more cycling and w

alking infrastructure projects, to help m

anage the im

pact of regional growth and to better

connect our comm

unities.

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CIVICPRECINCT

BLUEWATERLAGOON

BLUEWATERQUAY

CANELANDCENTRALSHOPPINGCENTRE

MACKAYCITY CENTRE

SHOWGROUNDS

BOATRAMP

QUEENSPARK

CQTAFE

MACKAYSTADIUM

MACKAYAIRPORT

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Sandfly CreekEnvironmental Reserve

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Distance: 4km

Track type: Shared pedestrian/bicycle pathway

Experience level: Beginner

Facilities: Toilets, drinking fountains, barbecues, cafe, car parking

Points of interest: Home to a vast range of tropical flora from Mackay and the Whitsundays as well as other Australian native and exotic plants, which feature in five ‘culturally-themed’ gardens

Cross City LinkDistance: 4.8km

Track type: Shared pedestrian/bicycle pathway

Experience level: Beginner to expert

Points of interest: Runs from Archibald Street to Victoria Street along the old rail corridor, passing Milton Street Skate Park and Queens Park on the way.

Bluewater TrailDistance: 16.2km round trip

Track type: Shared pedestrian/bicycle with some on-road sections

Experience level: Beginner to expert

Facilities: Bike parking, toilets, exercise equipment, barbecues, fixed table settings, playgrounds, cafes

Points of interest: The Bluewater Trail runs for 6km to Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens on a shared pedestrian/bicycle pathway only – a perfect ride to take in the gorgeous blue waters of the Pioneer River.

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Cafe

Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens

Distance: 1km

Track type: Shared pedestrian/bicycle pathway

Experience level: Beginner

Facilities: Toilets, exercise equipment, shady picnic area

Points of interest: Visit the Orchid House during open hours to view a vast array of exquisite and bizarre-looking orchids, free admission.

Queens Park

Bluewater TrailAlternate on-road routes

Off-road sections

On-road sections

Bluewater Trail

Toilets

Drinking fountain

Secure bike parking(Swipe card required)

Amenities

Completed off-roadsections

CrossCity Link

Off-road sections

On-road sections

Key destinations

To Gooseponds (see over page)

BLACKS BEACHRURALVIEW

BUCASIA

SHOAL POINT

HABANA

NINDAROO

FARLEIGH

GLENELLA MOUNTPLEASANT

NORTHMACKAY

MACKAY

SOUTHMACKAY

WESTMACKAY

ERAKALA

DUMBLETON

UNSEALED ROAD

SECTION 0.8km

PAGET

BEACONSFIELD

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FARLEIGH - HABANA RD

MACKAY - HABANA RD

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YAKAPARI - SEAFORTH RD

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MAD MTBC TRACK

BUCASIAESP.

BUCASIAESP.

MACKAYMARINA

Active Towns is an initiative of the Queensland Government and Mackay Regional Council

Mackay City Centre > Slade Point

Distance: 10km one way

Track type: On road

Experience level: Intermediate to expert

Mackay City Centre > Habana Loop

Distance: 36km

Track type: On road/highway

Experience level: Intermediate to expert

Mackay City Centre > Habana River Loop

Distance: 45km

Track type: On road

Experience level: Intermediate to expert

Habana Loop Extension

Distance: 16km return (out to unsealed road and back to join Habana Loop)

Track type: On road

Experience level: Intermediate to expert

Points of interest: For an extra challenge, there are hills to the left and right of Yakapari-Habana Road

MAD MTBC Track: Rowallan Park, Glendaragh Road

Distance: 10km

Track type: Mountain bike

Experience level: Beginner to expert

Facilities: Up and downhill sections, jumps, bumps, switchbacks, rock gardens, sweeping berms, trees to ride around & through

Cost: $2 park entry fee and MAD membership required - visit www.mtba.asn.au/join

Gooseponds, North MackayDistance: 8km

Track type: Shared pedestrian/

bicycle pathway

Experience level: Beginner to intermediate

Facilities: Playgrounds, shady picnic area

Points of interest: Choice of shorter loop around

the lake north of Malcomson

Street or longer ride by

crossing over Malcomson

Street and looping around the

lake, down to Willetts Road

and back.

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FishingPlatform

BLUEWATERLAGOON

QUAY

CANELANDCENTRALSHOPPINGCENTRE

MACKAYCITY CENTRE

SHOWGROUNDS

BOATRAMP

CQTAFE

EDMUND CASEYBRIDGE

RON CAMMBRIDGE

FORGANSMITHBRIDGE

BASEHOSPITAL

CIVICPRECINCT

Sandfly CreekEnvironmental Reserve

QUEENSPARK

ILUKAPARK

MACKAY

NEBO ROAD

BRUCE HWY

PARADISE S

T

FIELD

ST

HOLLAND S

T

HUME ST

CEMETERY RDSHAKESPEARE ST

LAGO

ON ST

BRIDGE RD

KIPPEN ST

JULI

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GO

LDSM

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ST

EVAN ST

SHAKESPEARE ST

GORDON ST

EAST GORDON ST

ALFRED ST

RIVER ST

BRIS

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CAR

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TEN

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LAW

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MIL

TON

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PEEL

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WEL

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NEL

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MAC

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SHAKESPEARE ST

GEORGE ST

HINTON ST

GRIFFIN ST

WEL

LIN

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NORRIS ST

JAM

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MARRYATT ST

CH

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VICTORIA ST

MIL

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LANSDOWNE RD

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SAMS RD

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MALCOMSON ST

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BRUCE HWY

GREENFIELDS

MT PLEASANTSHOPPINGCENTRE

WHEELER DR

HILL END RD

GLE

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McLAREN CT

SWEENEY CT

HICKS RD NORTH POINTRETAIL

DANIEL ST

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Mackay City Centre > Rural View

Distance: 12km one way

Track type: On road

Experience level: Intermediate to expert

Facilities: Shopping centre

Rural View > Eimeo Headland

Distance: 4km one way

Track type: On road

Experience level: Intermediate to expert

Points of interest: Enjoy a coffee or lunch with a million-dollar view at the historic Eimeo Pacific Hotel and a walk along beautiful

Eimeo Beach

Rural View > Shoal Point

Distance: 6.5km one way

Track type: On road

Experience level: Intermediate to expert

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SOUTHERN BREAKWATER ACCESS

MACKAY MARINA

Mackay MarinaDistance: 2km

Track type: Shared pedestrian/bicycle pathway

Experience level: Beginner to intermediate

Facilities: Toilets, cafes/restaurants, BBQs, playground

Points of interest: Wonderful views along the way, from the world-class Mackay Marina, along the Breakwater and through to Harbour Beach

City > Habana River Loop

City > Habana Loop

Habana Loop Extension

Bucasia Esplanade

MAD MTBC Track

Mackay Marina

Gooseponds

City > Slade Point

City > Rural View

Rural View > Eimeo

Rural View > Shoal Point

Bucasia Esplanade

Distance: 1km one way

Track type: Shared pedestrian/bicycle pathway

Experience level: Beginner

Facilities: Toilets, café, parkland, BBQs, playground

Points of interest: Relax for a breather at Bucasia Beach