BIG4 Mackay Blacks Beach Holiday Park

We called in to take photos of this BIG4 park at Blacks Beach and found it so nice and friendly that we decided to stay for the night,  which was later extended to two nights. Bob, who lives onsite and works at the park drove us around to look at available cabins. Jodi was working at reception and was very helpful with info on things to do in the area and great places to eat. Her information on the local sugar mill encouraged us to stay the extra day and join the tour.  There are only two sugar mills that run tours in Queensland - Tully and Mackay (Farleigh Mill)

This park is about 40 years old but has been completely redesigned by the owners to accommodate the modern camper and large caravans. This park has a number of established trees for shade at a beautiful beachfront location - Black's Beach. It has a lovely pool  with water slides for the kids.  The large camp kitchen has been created alongside the pool which has been enclosed on 3 sides to protect diners from any strong winds.

The Poolside Cabins have disabled access from the car parking area (all cars in one location), are very new and well appointed.  Park Side Cabins have their own car parking space – a little older but lovely and new inside.

The amenities are accessed using a code and these are very clean and spacious with plenty of room for everyone. We had a lovely drive-through site with helicopter matting (instead of slab) to park beside.  These sites are offset (alternate vans park in the opposite direction) and are available in three power options

• un-powered
• powered including electricity
• powered with electricity paid per use - this can be a great option

Closer to the beach are camping sites with a shaded barbeque area overlooking the water.

The park has a boom gate for security and fully sealed roads allowing easy access for caravans.  It is within walking distance to several shops which include a wonderful Chinese restaurant - Mackay's Golden Sun.