Mackay/Brampton Island

Mackay was very much a big country town that catered for miners in the surrounding area. The coastline was pretty but there wasn’t much else Mackay had to offer for the passing tourist.



Due to the recent slump in tourism we managed to grab a bargain on travel to and accommodation on Brampton Island. We spent a couple of days there bushwalking around the island – very picturesque,







accidently hitting kangaroos with golf balls, getting chased by plovers (who had just killed two magpies), emulating Stosur’s tennis skills and watching a swimwear shoot on the beach! It is amazing that it takes ten people to take photos of one swimwear model!