Cape Hillsborough wallabies at sunrise

In Cape Hillsborough National Park, north of Mackay, wallabies and kangaroos come down to the beach at dawn to feed on seed pods and mangrove leaves washed up by the tide. Watching them on the sand as the sun rises over the Coral Sea is one of the most memorable wildlife experiences in Queensland.

Be on the beach at sunrise; rangers manage the viewing area to protect the animals, and you mustn't touch or feed them. Afterwards, walk the boardwalks through rainforest and mangroves, or cross to Wedge Island at low tide. There's a beachfront campground and holiday park, so you can stay right there.