Name: Sarina Tourist Information Centre (Field of Dreams Parkland)
Address: 1 Railway Square, Sarina QLD 4737
Phone: (07) 4943 2801
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; seasonal variations apply
Rating: 4.8 from 1,500+ reviews (Google – Sarina Sugar Shed & VIC precinct)
Type: Visitor information centre / regional tourism hub / heritage attraction
The centre provides maps, brochures, sugar‑industry interpretation, and regional touring guidance for travellers exploring the southern Mackay Region.
What Area It Caters For
The Sarina Tourist Information Centre supports visitors across the Sarina–Carmila coastal corridor, the Mackay Region, and the Whitsunday coastal touring route, covering beaches, wetlands, sugar‑country landscapes, and national parks.
1. Sarina Township (Primary Hub)
Sarina Sugar Shed tours, Field of Dreams Parkland, heritage buildings, cafés, shops, accommodation, and dining.
2. Hay Point & Dalrymple Bay
Coal terminal lookouts, coastal views, fishing, and beach access.
3. Grasstree Beach
Family‑friendly beach, fishing, swimming, and coastal recreation.
4. Koumala
Gateway to Cape Palmerston National Park, rural landscapes, and southern coastal touring.
5. Carmila
Carmila Beach camping area, fishing, tidal flats, and quiet coastal landscapes.
6. Ilbilbie & Greenhill
Access to Greenhill Beach, wetlands, and sugar‑country scenery.
7. Mackay (Major Regional Centre)
Mackay Visitor Information Centre, Bluewater Lagoon, Botanic Gardens, Harbour Beach, accommodation, dining, and major touring services.
8. Cape Palmerston National Park
Remote beaches, 4WD touring, fishing, and coastal wilderness.
9. Regional Touring Routes
- Bruce Highway (Rockhampton–Sarina–Mackay–Proserpine)
- Sarina–Cape Palmerston coastal loop
- Sarina–Carmila beach‑camping corridor
- Mackay–Sarina–Hay Point coastal touring route
- Sugar‑country heritage drives
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for attractions across Sarina, Mackay, and the coastal corridor
- Heritage interpretation (sugar industry, coastal settlement, rural history)
- Sarina Sugar Shed tours and tastings
- Accommodation and dining recommendations
- Event information (Sarina Beach Races, Mackay Festival of Arts, Sugar Shed events)
- Souvenirs, local crafts, and regional products
- Guidance for scenic drives, coastal touring, and national park access
- Visitor support for road conditions, travel planning, and safety
- Booking assistance for tours and attractions
Summary
The Sarina Tourist Information Centre, located at the Field of Dreams Parkland, is the central tourism hub for Sarina and the southern Mackay Region. It supports travellers exploring Sarina, Hay Point, Grasstree Beach, Koumala, Carmila, Ilbilbie, Cape Palmerston National Park, and the broader coastal and sugar‑country touring corridor. With its sugar‑industry interpretation, regional maps, and comprehensive touring guidance, it provides an essential starting point for discovering one of Queensland’s most diverse, scenic, and welcoming coastal communities.