Sarina Queensland
Population:	3,285 [1]
Postcode:	4737
Coordinates:	21°25′16″S 149°13′0″E / 21.42111°S 149.216667°E / -21.42111; 149.216667 (Sarina, Queensland)Coordinates: 21°25′16″S 149°13′0″E / 21.42111°S 149.216667°E / -21.42111; 149.216667 (Sarina, Queensland)
Location:	932 km (579 mi) from Brisbane 34 km (21 mi) from Mackay 296 km (184 mi) from Rockhampton
LGA:	Mackay Regional Council
State District:	Mirani
Federal Division:	Dawson

Sarina (pronounced /səˈriːnə/)^[2] is a town in central Queensland, Australia. It is situated 34 kilometres (21 mi) south of the city of Mackay, and approximately 300 kilometres (190 mi) north of the city of Rockhampton, At the 2006 census, Sarina had a population of 3,285.^[1]

Sarina lies just inland of the coast on the Bruce Highway. Industries include sugar cane growing and milling, cattle grazing and agriculture. Proximity to the coast and mountains also attracts tourists to this area. It is a major supplier of ethanol through the CSR Limited distillery attached to CSR's Plane Creek sugar mill.^{[citation needed]}

Sarina is very much a rugby league town. Home of the Mighty Sarina Crocodiles, producing Queensland legends Martin Bella, Dale Shearer, Kevin Campion and most recently dual international Wendell Sailor.^{[citation needed]}

The world famous "Big Cane Toad" is situated in the town center in honor of Sarina's proud cane farming history.^{[citation needed]}

There is a State Primary School as well as Sarina State High School,The surrounding beaches are picturesque. Sarina also boasts some of the best fishing off shore in Central Queensland. There is also a Rugby League ground that is one of the highest quality in the district.^{[citation needed]}

Approximately 15 kilometres (9 mi) north is the biggest coal distribution terminal in the world.^{[citation needed]} Recently tourism has grown in Sarina with Mackay being relatively close. Legend has it the very first jar of Vegimite was produced in Sarina in 1922.

[edit] Notable people from Sarina

• Wendell Sailor — Professional Rugby league and Rugby union player.
• Martin Bella — Former professional Rugby league player. Represented Australia and Queensland.
• Dale Shearer — Former professional Rugby league player. Represented Australia and Queensland.
• Kevin Campion — Former professional Rugby league represented Queensland.
• Paul Campion — Award winning Radio host.

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