Platypus in the Wild: Can you spot the platypus? Dawn or dusk are the best times to see them via the viewing platforms near the Broken River Visitor Information Centre. From here, you can also explore more of the spectacular rainforest with a variety of walking tracks. Tip: Stop in at Platypus Lodge or experience the Eungella Chalet for great food and awesome views. South to Sarina: Approximately one and a half hours from Eungella. Enjoy a tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed, a miniature sugar mill and distillery with guided, interactive tours. See how sugar is grown, processed, milled and distilled and taste the products made on site. Tip: Sarina Beach is just a few minutes away and is fringed by an esplanade park with barbecue facilities. Great spot for fishing or a picnic. Botanic Gardens in Mackay: On the way back to Mackay, stop in at the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens on Lagoon Street overlooking a freshwater lagoon. Tip: There’s a heap of family-friendly restaurants with vibrant dining options in Mackay’s City Centre.