Located 127 klms north of Mackay, Proserpine is a sugar cane producing town. Only 40 klms from the famous Airlie Beach port, the gateway to a number of tropical Whitsunday islands, resorts and water sports.
Within the region of Propserine and the Airlie Beach there are a number of quality Caravan Parks, Hotels, Motels, Resorts, and Logdes to stop, rest, recharge and adventure through this beautiful area.
Prosperpine offers guided tours through sugar mills during the crushing season from June to November. Nearby is Rotary Park stands a majestic old world war I steam locomotive. The Cultural Hall displays a number of Aboriginal artefacts and geological speciemens.
Conway National Park provides spectacular views over the Whitsundays. Apart from fabulous islands, shopping, cafes - fishing, sailing and water skiiing is a must in this area.
Maybe the opportunity is there to stay and play a while longer. So why not do a little work and subsidise your visit. Grey Nomads Employment, 'work for wanderers' website is here to assist.