It’s well known that exercise and movement are beneficial for the body and mind but completing these exercises in nature increases the mental benefits tenfold.
Whether it be better concentration, more rapid recovery from illness or reduced feelings of anxiety and depression, taking time out in nature is proving time and again to be the ultimate tonic for today’s technology-dependant society.
Make sure to get outside this weekend and explore our region’s excellent walks.
Bluewater Trail
The Bluewater Circuit is a scenic bike and pedestrian-friendly link of trails that ring around Mackay's city centre, making it the perfect start to exploring the city’s most picturesque spots. Along the walk, you will find popular sites to stop and explore including the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, Bluewater Lagoon, Bluewater Quay, Sandfly Creek Environmental Walk and the Iluka Park All Abilities Playground. The route is also very popular among ‘twitchers’, so bring your binoculars and keep an eye out for the birdlife. The route can be started from a variety of locations and incorporates the Bluewater Trail, Lagoons Bikeway, Catherine Freeman Walkway, Pioneer Environmental Walk, Pioneer Promenade and Sandfly Creek Environmental Walkway.
Slade Point Reserve
At the south end of Lamberts Beach is Slade Point Reserve where you will find a network of sandy tracks among the dunes waiting to be discovered. The tracks weave through untouched beach, bushland and paperbark wetlands. There are access points onto the beach along the tracks, providing the perfect opportunity to explore the best of Slade Point’s underrated nature.
Kommo Toera Trail
This short walk near Slade Point explores a unique ecosystem and wetlands area, following underneath the shade of large Melaleuca trees. It is also popular for birding, with bird observation structures throughout the track. A perfect spot to explore after work.
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, one stop on the Bluewater Trail
Slade Point Reserve
Kommo Toera Trail
