DESTINATION: Ayr

Ayr

This sugar, mango and melon town, north-west of the Burdekin River delta, is the main commercial centre of Burdekin Shire. Known as the 'Silver Link', the Burdekin Bridge connects Ayr with nearby Home Hill. The Burdekin River Irrigation Scheme has enabled Ayr to become one of the largest horticultural areas in Australia. One result of this is that it has become a popular backpacker destination.


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Ayr's most impressive building is the Burdekin Theatre, part of the Burdekin Cultural Complex in Queen St. The unusual award-winning design of the theatre and the 'Living Lagoon' sculpture in the theatre forecourt attracts many tourists. Ayr Nature Display, located on Wilmington St, exhibits an unusual collection of native fauna, butterflies, rocks and shells; a focal point at the centre is a colourful rock wall made from 9 400 pieces of Queensland rock.

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Alva Beach, 18km from Ayr, offers clean sand and calm waters, ideal for swimmers and anglers. Burdekin Shire attracts many native birds, including magpie geese, jabirus, pelicans, eagles, cockatoos and kingfishers. Spotting some of the 280 species identified in the area is a popular pastime. Fishing and crabbing in the Burdekin River and its estuaries are popular. Hutchings Lagoon, 5km NW, is a pleasant picnic spot and ideal for watersports.

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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Ayr. Retrieved December 04, 2008, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/qld/ayr. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers. Universal Publishers

Region: Townsville Region

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Visitors to the Townsville region will enjoy beautifully warm days, with the sun shining brightly on the calm blue sea. Visitors can travel to the Great Barrier Reef from either Townsville or Mission Beach. At the reef there is a large pontoon, glass-bottom boats, and areas for swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing. North Queensland has been blessed with National Parks that are home to rare butterflies and birds, kangaroos, platypus and ancient trees. Visitors can trek, drive or take a guided tour of the parks. more

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