Bakers Creek is a small town, seven kilometres south of Mackay. The creek itself is home to some of Mackay’s best fishing opportunities, however anglers are advised to stay alert as the creek is also home to wild crocodiles.
Nearby industry includes sugar cane farming, fruit and vegetable crops as well as a large abattoir, home to some of the best T-bone steaks in Queensland.
A memorial visible from the Bruce Highway with an aeroplane propeller and bronze replica of a B-17C Flying Fortress pays tribute to 40 members of the United States Air Force who lost their lives in a tragic air disaster in 1943. It remains Australia’s worst air disaster.
Enjoy a hearty meal at the local tavern, or take a rest stop at Bakers Creek Park on Ivers Street.
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Quick Facts
Bakers Creek is a small Queensland Rural Location within the local government area of Mackay, it is located approximately 798kms from the capital Brisbane covering an area of 20.946 square kilometres. Bakers Creek has a recorded population of 1161 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone Australia/Brisbane.
If you are planning a visit to Bakers Creek we’ve put together some of the things nearby that you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Bakers Creek and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.