Mackay Regional district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Walkerston

Walkerston is a town in Mackay Regional district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 3,200 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit — 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 51 parks, 24 beaches & coast and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens (13 km), St Paul's Uniting Church (16 km) and Reliance Creek National Park (17 km).

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Walkerston, Queensland
Walkerston, Mackay Regional district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Walkerston at a glance

Location
Mackay Regional district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 3,200
Coordinates
21.1610° S, 149.0581° E
Places within 50 km
163 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Walkerston

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Walkerston

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Walkerston. The closest is Dals Lookout (9 km); the best-known is Mount Blackwood (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Walkerston

51 parks within 100 km of Walkerston. The closest is Alsatia Park (1 km); the best-known is Queens Park (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Walkerston

42 beaches & coast within 100 km of Walkerston. The closest is Illawong Beach (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Walkerston

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Walkerston. The closest is Padaminka Nature Refuge (3 km); the best-known is Reliance Creek National Park (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Walkerston

25 churches within 100 km of Walkerston. The closest is St Andrews Walkerston (1 km); the best-known is Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Walkerston

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Walkerston. The closest is Greenmount Homestead (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Walkerston

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Walkerston
  2. 13 km Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens · garden, Mackay Regional
  3. 4 km St Paul's Uniting Church · church, Mackay Regional
  4. 17 km Reliance Creek National Park · national park, Mackay Regional
  5. 18 km Pioneer Peaks National Park · national park, Mackay Regional
  6. 4 km Mount Blackwood · viewpoint, Mackay Regional
  7. 23 km Back to Walkerston

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Walkerston by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2451Dals Lookout (9 km)
    Parks5151Alsatia Park (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2442Illawong Beach (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1635Padaminka Nature Refuge (3 km)
    Churches2525St Andrews Walkerston (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1120Greenmount Homestead (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves111Flat Top Island (24 km)
    Waterfalls15Falls Hill (4 km)
    Other attractions55South Sea Islander Hut (13 km)
    Museums33Yesterdays Memories at Mandarana (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lake Epsom (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mackay Islamic Society (13 km)
    Treks11Bluewater Trail (16 km)
    Caves01Cave Island (59 km)

    Walkerston: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Walkerston?

    Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens (garden, about 13 km), St Paul's Uniting Church (church, about 16 km), Reliance Creek National Park (national park, about 17 km), Pioneer Peaks National Park (national park, about 23 km), Mount Blackwood (viewpoint, about 23 km), Flat Top Island (island, about 24 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Walkerston?

    163 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 51 parks, 24 beaches & coast, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Walkerston?

    Dals Lookout, about 9 km by road; Sugarloaf Peak (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Walkerston?

    Alsatia Park, about 1 km by road; Norman Smith Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Walkerston?

    Illawong Beach, about 18 km by road; Far Beach (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Walkerston?

    Start in Walkerston, visit Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, then St Paul's Uniting Church, then Reliance Creek National Park, then Pioneer Peaks National Park, then Mount Blackwood, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Walkerston?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Walkerston

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Walkerston’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Walkerston on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.