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NORTHERN REGION AND HIBISCUS COAST
To the north of Mackay lies stunning beaches, mangrove-lined estuaries, beautiful bush walks and nature at its best. The suburbs of Midge Point, St Helens Beach, Seaforth, Cape Hillsborough, Haliday Bay, Calen and The Leap have lots to offer. While the pathways in this area are limited, there are more than enough natural bushwalks to make up for it. Cape Hillsborough alone has five truly magical walks, taking in everything from a coral rock pool to a mangrove boardwalk and some amazing views along the way.
There are also some excellent parks in the area. Seaforth Esplanade is set to undergo a major upgrade with a comprehensive playground within the hub, and a contemporary-style water play feature. There are also excellent parks, complete with basketball facilities, at St Helens Beach and The Leap. Midge Point and Calen also have great family parks complete with play equipment and barbecues.
You can browse the parks below or use the navigation tool above to plan your next outing and then get out, explore and discover a suburb near you!
A lovely park with a shaded, sand softfall playground that caters for ages 5 to 9.
Facilities
Play Equipment
Shelter
Address
Acacia Avenue, Seaforth QLD 4741
A lovely beach-side park with picnic tables, barbecue, shelter and tree coverage.
Facilities
Barbecue
Seating
Picnic Table- Shelter
Toilet Facility
Address
9 Ward Esplanade, Ball Bay QLD 4741
A small, quiet parkland with some seating.
Facilities
- Seating
Address
Frangipanni Ave, Seaforth QLD 4741
A quiet, rural park with seating and a shelter.
Facilities
Shower- Picnic Table
- Shelter
Address
Headland Drive, Haliday Bay QLD 4740
A quiet, coastal park with seating and a shelter.
Facilities
Bubbler- Picnic Table
- Shelter
Address
Condor Parade, Midge Point QLD 4799
This lush park looks down on The Leap area and is well worth exploring. It has a partially enclosed, shaded playground for ages 5 to 9 with sand softfall and a basketball facility.
Facilities
Basketball Facility- Bubbler
- Play Equipment
- Picnic Table
Address
Ian Reddacliff Drive, The Leap QLD 4740
A shady beachside parkland, featuring a children's softfall playground with slide, swings and basic shade structure. This playground is aimed at children 5 - 9 years of age. Nearby barbecue facilities, a picnic table and seating and toilet blocks makes it a great spot to spend the day.
A lovely beach-side park with stacks of parking, picnic tables, barbecues, a sand softfall playground for ages 1 to 9 with lots of seating and shelter. Three beach showers are onsite.
Council has a masterplan to guide exciting developments at this park, and with the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program contributing $2.3 million, stage one of development is expected to kick off in 2022.
Located close to the Seaforth Bowls Club, this grassed parkland offers a basketball half court and multi-sport fields with cricket pitch. There are several large trees within the park to provide shade.
Facilities
- Basketball Facility
Cricket Facility
Address
Palm Avenue, Seaforth QLD 4741
Featuring barbecue facilities, shelters, bubblers, seating and picnic table, this park is set within luscious green surrounds with lots of trees to provide shade and serenity. The softfall playground is great for ages 5 - 9 years of age and is under a large shade structure. It provides fun and interactive equipment.
Facilities
- Barbecue
- Bubbler
- Play Equipment
- Seating
- Picnic Table
- Shelter
- Toilet Facility
Address
Bundesen Avenue, Midge Point QLD 4799
A popular feature for this small beachside community, this large playground has extensive shade structures, barbecue facilities, shelter, picnic tables and basketball court with St Helens Beach as its backdrop. It's aimed at children aged 5 - 9 years old.
Facilities
- Barbecue
- Basketball Facility
- Play Equipment
- Picnic Table
- Shelter
Address
Repulse Esplanade, St Helens Beach QLD 4798
Located nearby pristine St Helens Beach, this reserve offers barbecue facilities, shelter, picnic table and male/female and disabled toilets.
Facilities
- Barbecue
- Picnic Table
- Shelter
- Toilet Facility
Address
Murray Road, St Helens Beach 4798
This lush green space allows ample room for a host of sporting activities. It features a cricket pitch and basketball hoop, as well as a picnic table and lots of shady trees.
Facilities
- Basketball Facility
- Cricket Facility
- Seating
- Picnic Table
Address
West Lake Drive, The Leap QLD 4740
This colourful softfall playground features a range of play equipment including climbing nets, slides, monkey bars, swings, bridges and logic games. Perfect for ages 2- 9 years.
It is fitted with a permanent roofed structure and has nearby table and chairs, as well as male, female and disabled toilets.
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