This time next week, it will be Good Friday, and you know what that means right?

One month until I’ll be in Brisbane for Magic Round. One month until Dad comes up to say hello to the grandkids. It will be three months until I head down south with my daughter to see Lizzo, and 5 months until I have to run a silly amount of k’s for the Sydney Marathon.

This year is turning into one of the best and busiest on record. I’m excited for it to all happen.

But I can’t stop thinking about Easter next week, because it will be a chance to see my kids, have some days off and relax, and eat a fair bit of chocolate.

It’ll be a pretty busy time around the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsundays regions too, because everyone will be getting out and about to explore the area. From camping at Eungella, to grabbing a cabin at Broken River or Cape Hillsborough, or even pitching a tent at Seaforth, we surely have it all.

If I may make a suggestion, flick the radio on 4MK, and I’ll give you plenty of chances to win some school Easter Holidays stuff in the breakfast show, then you can get in the car with the family and just drive and stop somewhere that looks interesting.

You know the feeling when you drive up the road, and you go past something that you’ve never noticed before? Like the sheep heading to Seaforth? Perhaps the hay bale art sculptures out near Sarina? What about the colourful signs along the road heading off to Habana?

So many gems in our backyard. We just need to find them.

If you’re unsure of where to go, go and see our wonderful volunteers at the tourism info centres. There’s the Field of Dreams in Sarina, the Bluewater Lagoon on River St. We’ve also got places to see at Bowen, Clermont, Airlie, Proserpine and more. Call in and see what you can do.

Here’s a few must dos over the next two weeks. Wakeboarding at Beaconsfield, Forest Flying at Finch Hatton, Beach Walks at sunrise at Bucasia, Feed the ducks at the Gooseponds, Walk the rainforest trail at the Botanic Gardens, and also grab a coffee at the Proserpine Bakery.

There’s so many hidden beauties in our area, we just need to flick the TV remote off, jump off the lounge, get in the car and drive. Plus have fun.

You can join Rob Kidd from 5am weekday mornings on 4MK 1026 AM in Mackay and Proserpine, 91.5FM in Airlie Beach or just ask your smart speaker to play 4MK on iHeartRadio!

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