Australian Towns, Cities & Highways: Sarina

Sarina

Sarina is a medium sized town located on the Bruce Hwy, approximately 35km south of Mackay. The town is set in the foothills of Connors Range and is surrounded by rich, green pastures and fields of sugar cane. The town centre is superb - wide main street with attractive median strip which features the giant cane toad. Sarina is also close to many unspoilt beaches which are ideal for swimming and fishing.

Population: 2,800
State: Queensland
Name Origin: Unknown at this stage
Pronunciation: Sa-ree-na
Postcode: 4737
Local Government: Sarina Shire Council
Location: 932km north west of Brisbane, 36km south of Mackay
Main Roads: Bruce Highway
Main Watercourses: Plain Creek
Radio Stations (Music): 4MK-FM (101.9), Hot FM (100.3), Sea FM (98.7), Triple J (99.5)

Photos from Sarina (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):

Heading south on Broad Street (Bruce Hwy) as it divides, Sarina (2004).

Broad Street again, this time looking along the southbound lanes approaching the East Street junction, Sarina (2004).

Looking south along the northbound lanes of Broad Street (Bruce Hwy), Sarina (2004).

The giant cane toad in the centre median parklands, Sarina (2004).

Central Street, looking east in Sarina (2004).

Leslie Street, looking east over Sarina and surrounding region (2004).

	Heading south on Broad Street (Bruce Hwy) as it divides, Sarina (2004).
	Broad Street again, this time looking along the southbound lanes approaching the East Street junction, Sarina (2004).
	Looking south along the northbound lanes of Broad Street (Bruce Hwy), Sarina (2004).
	The giant cane toad in the centre median parklands, Sarina (2004).
	Central Street, looking east in Sarina (2004).
	Leslie Street, looking east over Sarina and surrounding region (2004).