The Mackay Marina was abuzz with colour, music and community spirit last Sunday as locals gathered to celebrate the 140th birthday of the historic Pine Islet Lighthouse.
Under clear skies and a gentle sea breeze, crowds flocked to the Marina Precinct along Mulherin Drive for a day packed with market stalls, live music, face painting, food trucks, raffles and the perfect vantage point to watch the yachts from the Gold Coast to Mackay Yacht Race glide into the harbour.
The star of the celebration was the Pine Islet Lighthouse, which was originally built in 1885 and is now proudly housed at the Mackay Marina after being saved from destruction. Once the last kerosene-powered lighthouse in Australia, it stood as a beacon of local heritage throughout the day’s festivities.
Families, tourists and sailing enthusiasts alike soaked up the vibrant atmosphere, all while reflecting on a lighthouse that has weathered 140 years of history — now shining as a proud symbol of Mackay’s maritime legacy.
Last Sunday, the Mackay Marina came alive with markets, music and community spirit as locals celebrated 140 years of the historic Pine Islet Lighthouse. Photo credit: Hannah McNamara
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