A Heritage Walk
Mackay was named after George Mackay, Father of John Mackay whose pioneering spirit led him and his party from New England (NSW) to discover Pioneer River Valley in 1860. His registration of the first pastoral run in the district "Greenmount" in January 1862 opened the area to pastoral settlement.
The prosperity and confidence of the City are reflected in the fine older buildings which can be seen round the heart of Mackay. Many of our historic buildings were lost to devastating fires, to the notorious cyclone of January 1918 and sadly, to progress.
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