Sarina is located about 37 kilometres south of Mackay in tropical north
Queensland. Sarina, a town of some 3,500 people, is nestled into the foothills
of the Connors Range.
Take a drive east of Sarina as far as the road will
take you and you will find the sleepy town of Sarina
Beach. Sarina Beach is a perfect place to stop and
explore the local area where many unspoiled beaches
provide sheltered swimming, sailing, waterskiing
and fishing as well as sweeping views of the surrounding
coastline from selected lookouts.
With a population of around 200 people, it is no
wonder that Sarina Beach is a forgotten treasure
often missed by travellers heading north from the
Whitsundays. It comes as no surprise that Fernandos
Hideaway is so named - it is a Spanish hacienda hidden
away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.
The Sarina district and Sarina
Beach in particular
is popular with anglers. Local creeks are rich in
fish including flathead, whiting, bream, grunter,
salmon and estuary cod. In season, mud crabs and
prawns are plentiful. West of Sarina in the hinterland
lies Middle Creek Dam, a peaceful spot for waterskiing
and picnics. Southwest from Sarina are the Koumala
Ranges from where you will see spectacular views
of the surrounding countryside.
Southeast of Sarina lies Cape Palmerston National
Park. This area offers breathtaking views, melaleuca
forests, abundant bird life and excellent fishing
grounds. Permits can be obtained from the National
Parks and Wildlife Service in Mackay. Isolated beaches
and native wildlife make this park a photographer's
dream.
The Sarina district offers visitors a unique opportunity
to explore a part of Queensland that is relatively
unspoilt. If you stop and stay a while you will learn
that Fernandos Hideaway at Sarina
Beach is not the
only hideaway you will discover. The Sarina area
is rich in natural charm, from beautiful beaches
and coastline to the scenic mountain ranges and National
Parks. If it's a relaxed and laid back getaway you're
searching for, Sarina Beach will delight and surprise
you.
Sarina Beach has plenty to offer with a Life Saving
Club, store, licensed restaurant, picnic area, boat
ramp, a lookout affording sensational views, and
accommodation.
The Inlet is a beautiful bay providing quiet waters
for boat mooring, and the boat ramp at Plane Creek
gives access to fresh and saltwater fishing.
Campwin Beach, a quieter beach for picnicing and
relaxing, also has boat launching facilities providing
access to the nearby islands by power boat.
At the northern end of the beach at the entrance
to Castrades Inlet, Prawn Trawlers are moored in
the calm protected waters.
What a great place to have a relaxing holiday in
Tropical North Queensland with friendly hosts who
will share their local knowledge with you and tell
you about some of the places that only the locals
know!
