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Mackay

Mackay is popular with international students who are seeking a relaxed outdoor lifestyle. Proximity to The Great Barrier Reef, rainforests, sandy beaches and nearby mountains provides opportunity for a diverse range of outdoor activities. Mackay is also a popular destination for students who are considering continuing on to tertiary education in Queensland, as there are numerous TAFE and University campuses for students to choose from.

Mackay fast facts

• Mackay has a population of 73,000
• Mackay produces more than a third of Australia's cane sugar
• Mackay is 150kms south of Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands

Tertiary education

The Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music
Central Queensland University
Central Queensland Institute of TAFE

Interesting links

Mackay City Council
Mackay Accommodation and Tourism
Mackay sister cities

Last updated 29 March 2010