Set your alarm for daybreak to see Mackay's most famous residents, eastern grey kangaroos and agile wallabies, as they tuck into their breakfast by the beach. Mackay's furry friends make use of the morning tidal patterns to unearth mangrove seed pods, seaweed and coral - and dine alfresco on the beach. This wild phenomenon promises a trifecta of a golden sunrise, picture-perfect beach and a mob of macropods, every day of the year. Keep your cameras at the ready, to prove to family and friends why Mackay is known for its natural encounters. While selfies might be something visitors attempt at zoos and animal sanctuaries, this is a wild experience and the Cape Hillsborough macropods don’t take kindly to people getting too close. Before breakfast, take a flat stroll along Casuarina Beach’s golden sands towards the rockwall, which forms the headland of Cape Hillsborough.