Walkerston, located on the Peak Downs Highway in the Pioneer Valley, is surrounded by vast fields of sugar cane and lies 10km south-west of Mackay. Acting as a satellite town to Mackay, Walkerston offers cheaper housing to the expanding region and services the local community.
Population:
2,400
State:
Queensland
Name Origin: Unknown at this stage
Pronunciation: Walk-er-ston
Postcode:
4751
Local Government:
Mackay
City Council
Location: 975km
north west of Brisbane, 10km south-west of Mackay
Main Roads:
Peak Downs Highway
Main Watercourses: Bakers Creek
Radio Stations (Music): 4MK-FM (101.9), Hot FM (100.3), Sea
FM (98.7), Triple J (99.5)
Photos from Walkerston (Click on thumbnail for full sized
image):
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The Peak Downs Hwy, heading north-east into Walkerston
(2007). |
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Dutton Street (Peak Downs Hwy), looking east from Fadden Street, Walkerston (2004). |
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Dutton Street again, this time looking west from High Street, Walkerston (2004). |
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Looking east along Dutton Street approaching High Street, Walkerston (2004). |
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Bold Street (Peak Downs Hwy), looking south-west in Walkerston (2007). |
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Bold Street, looking north from Dutton Street, Walkerston (2007). |
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Looking east towards the Peak Downs Hwy junction, Walkerston (2007). |
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Last Update: June 2007
