North Wall recreational area upgrade

We’ve invested around two million dollars to improve the recreational area at North Wall Beach, near the Port of Mackay.

At NQBP, we share the passion the community has for safeguarding the local environment and ensuring the community has continued recreational access to North Wall Beach.​

We’re proud to have enhanced the area’s natural beauty while maintaining its unique and peaceful outlook.

The improvements to the North Wall recreational area will provide long-term benefits not only for its current visitors but also for future generations.​

Construction was completed in October 2025.

Community engagement

We worked with Yuwi Aboriginal Corporation, Mackay and District Turtle Watch and our Port of Mackay Community Reference Group to seek input and feedback on the project and the layout design.​

Broader community feedback was also considered from about 60 online survey submissions we received in May 2024.

Based on community and stakeholder feedback we received, the final layout design included the following:

  • A sealed car park
  • An additional overflow area
  • Landscaping
  • Additional shaded picnic tables and seating
  • Two external beach showers and taps
  • An amenities block (daylight hours access)
  • Improved accessibility including all-ability car parks, amenities and footpaths
  • Additional signage (including turtle education and recognition of Yuwi Traditional Owners)
  • Additional lighting (turtle friendly)
  • Improved fencing / bollards
  • CCTV cameras

Due to community feedback, available budget, complexities of required scientific studies and/or approval timeframes, there are some exclusions to this project. These include but may not be limited to:

  • Erosion management. A separate project is underway to develop a Shoreline Erosion  Management Plan (SEMP) for North Wall Beach which is required before any coastal works can occur in the area.​
  • Changed access to the beach, including disability access. Changes to beach access will be considered in the future following the completion of the above-mentioned SEMP.
  • Recreational boating/fishing facilities (boat ramps, fishing platforms, artificial reefs etc).
  • Playground and/or play infrastructure.
  • BBQ facilities.
  • Boardwalks or pathways through environmental areas.
  • Any activity or development that is not aligned with the Master Plan for the Priority Ports of Hay Point/Mackay prepared by the Department of Transport and Main Roads, or other Commonwealth or State requirements, approvals and environmental protection measures that apply.

Have your say

If you have any queries or need further information on this project, please email us.

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