Patchwork of greens by Andrea Busiko - Silver - Intermediate Open
2026 Events and Outings
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SHOOT THE STARS WITH JANICE TERRILL
Saturday, 8 August 2026 5.30 pm at Sarina Beach Boat Ramp Shoot the stars with Janice Terrill - put into action what you learn at the workshop on 16 July. Janice will let you know what to bring. |
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NRG PERSONAL TRAINING - HARPERTASTIC
Saturday, 25 July at 7 am Mackay Civic Precinct Looking for keen people to photography this event of fit people trying to kill themselves doing "Burpees" to raise money for Harpertastic. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CHXq1pHs6/ Please let Carolyn Smithson know if you can help |
BLUEWATER FLING 2026 - 100th CELEBRATION
Saturday, 11 July at 1.30 pm
Bluewater Quay
Bagpipes blarin’, drums poundin’, dancers flyin’ higher than a Highland cow in a gale!
Dust off the tartan, raise the clan banners, and get ready for an afternoon that’ll make even Nessie jealous. Scottish shenanigans are well and truly guaranteed!
Join us for a FREE afternoon celebrating all things Scottish as part of the iconic Bluewater Fling — and aye, it’s completely free!
2026 marks a huge milestone as the Mackay and District Pipe Band celebrates its 100th Anniversary, and this year’s Fling is set to be MASSIVE.
The celebration kicks off with a mass band marching over the bridge into Mackay’s Bluewater Quay, setting the tone for an afternoon filled with: Stirring pipe band performances, Thundering drums, Guest pipe bands, and of course, the pride of Mackay - the Mackay and District Pipe Band
When the sun starts to dip, the party doesn’t stop! Head straight to Red Dog Brewery as the Fling rolls into a ceilidh to remember
Saturday, 11 July at 1.30 pm
Bluewater Quay
Bagpipes blarin’, drums poundin’, dancers flyin’ higher than a Highland cow in a gale!
Dust off the tartan, raise the clan banners, and get ready for an afternoon that’ll make even Nessie jealous. Scottish shenanigans are well and truly guaranteed!
Join us for a FREE afternoon celebrating all things Scottish as part of the iconic Bluewater Fling — and aye, it’s completely free!
2026 marks a huge milestone as the Mackay and District Pipe Band celebrates its 100th Anniversary, and this year’s Fling is set to be MASSIVE.
The celebration kicks off with a mass band marching over the bridge into Mackay’s Bluewater Quay, setting the tone for an afternoon filled with: Stirring pipe band performances, Thundering drums, Guest pipe bands, and of course, the pride of Mackay - the Mackay and District Pipe Band
When the sun starts to dip, the party doesn’t stop! Head straight to Red Dog Brewery as the Fling rolls into a ceilidh to remember
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JUNE PHOTO WALKABOUT -
20 June - 11 am - 2 pm Winter Solstice / Sun and Shadow / Black and White Saturday Let’s make and capture ‘SHADOWS’. Hope it is a sunny day! Where: Meet at the Botanic Gardens Meeting Room (opposite the café) When: 11am for a short discussion on Shadow Photography. Hosted by Garden Friends and supported by members of Creative Shots and Mackay Camera Club. |
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SUNSET AT EIMEO BAY - 30 May
We will meet at 5 pm for a bit of a walk and set ourselves up for a glorious winter sunset weather is cool and clear clouds would be good. Tripod is best for this also a remote shutter if you have one. You will need bug spray. After the shoot we will head up to Eimeo Pub for dinner. I will need numbers for this. Hope to see you there. |
BREAKAWAY HORSE RIDERS MACKAY CHARITY DAY - 23 May
Sunday, 12 April at 3.00 pm
Boulder Creek on Mirani Mount Ossa Road, Mount Charlton
Boulder Creek on Mirani Mount Ossa Road, Mount Charlton
Boulder Creek is named for it's boulders and there are a lot of them. Should be plenty of running water and lots of green moss.
You will need sturdy shoes. Many a camera has been lost in this creek! You will also need your tripod. You can use a wide angle lens or just bring a lens used for everyday shots.
Meet at Mt Pleasant KFC at 3.00 pm to carpool for those that want or need a lift.
We hope to stop at the Leap Hotel for a Pub dinner on the way home.
This is usually a great afternoon out. Remember, if it is pouring rain forget it. Hope to see you all there
You will need sturdy shoes. Many a camera has been lost in this creek! You will also need your tripod. You can use a wide angle lens or just bring a lens used for everyday shots.
Meet at Mt Pleasant KFC at 3.00 pm to carpool for those that want or need a lift.
We hope to stop at the Leap Hotel for a Pub dinner on the way home.
This is usually a great afternoon out. Remember, if it is pouring rain forget it. Hope to see you all there
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Sunday, 29 March
Ken Burgess Orchid House and Queens Park Come along and enjoy the beautiful orchids in the Orchid House. We will meet near the Orchid house at 9.30 am take a bit of a wander around the gardens. The Orchid House opens at 10 am. You can bring a tripod if you want, macro lens if you have one, special hoods for flashes or whatever takes your fancy, or just come with your camera or phone. We will head out for coffee after the walk. |
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Come along and join us for Sunset Over the Harbour followed by fish and chips, then for those that want to, stay on for Harbour Lights. You will need your tripod for this one and a remote shutter if you have one. Even if it is hot it is still cool out on the end of the breakwall. If we are lucky we may get a ship coming or going. We will meet at the end of the breakwall at 5pm. Hope to see you all there. |
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MCG is a supporter of the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
FEBRUARY WALKABOUT AT THE
MACKAY REGIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS
Lagoon Street, West Mackay
MACKAY REGIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS
Lagoon Street, West Mackay
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Will it be fabulous fungi, raindrops on flowers and leaves, treasures in the leaf litter, water reflections, angled shots from the 'ground up' or cascading water?
We will be ready whatever the weather. Join in our first Photo Walkabout for 2026 - Sunday Feb 15 from 9am to 12 noon. See you at 9am in the Meeting Room opposite the Botanic Gardens Café, at the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens. Bring umbrellas? Something to kneel on? A small torch? and of course your cameras - any size, any shape! All welcome…Hosted by the Garden Friends and supported by Creative Shots and Mackay Camera Club members. For more information - Call or phone 0436 331 009 |
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COMMUNITY SHOREBIRDS WORKSHOP Saturday, 14 February 2026 10am - 2pm For those that love their birds, this is on at Eimeo Surf Club |
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FEBRUARY - MID WEEK OUTING - RURAL VIEW WETLANDS
Thursday, 12 February 2026 The scheduled mid week outing, led by Bashir, is on this Thursday, 12 February. We will meet at 7am at the Rural View Wetlands. This is accessed from Rosewood Drive, follow the road along past the Northern Beaches High School. Parking is available on the corner of Radiata St and Jabiru Crt, Rural View. With the rain that's been about, there should be a fair number of birds about, so bring a long lens if you have one. There are other things to photograph if you don't have one. See you early birds there! Afterwards maybe have coffee/snack/breakfast. |
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