Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens

Look closely and you could find a Jacana
The Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens surround a large lagoon which is full of water birds. There is also a boardwalk which heads out onto the north east section of the lagoon. It's also a nice place to see garden birds but the water birds are really the feature here.
We were told by a reliable source that Platypus can be seen in the lagoon, it may also be possible to see the Red-whiskered Bul Bul in the gardens, although we saw neither of these. Birds that we did see in abundance included Magpie Geese, Wandering and Plumed Whistling Ducks, Comb Crested Jacana and Cotton Pygmy Geese. There is also a nice cafe where you can eat lunch overlooking the lagoons.
You can find more information about the gardens and a map for birdwatching around Mackay at www.mackayregionalbotanicgardens.com.au