Maps

Andergrove, Bowen, Mackay, Marian, Sarina,  Proserpine

Badge Description

Scout Emblem

Flower: Hibiscus – floral emblem of Mackay and appears on the Regional Council Coat of Arms.  Also reflects the heritage of the district whose geographical area encompassed the former Mackay district, whose district badge emblem was the Hibiscus flower.

Green Plant: Sugar cane, given that Mackay is known as the “sugar capital” of Australia

Geographical Map: Queensand coastline stretching from Rockhampton in the South to Bowen in the North.

The badge was designed by Joann Brzozowski (Venturer Leader, Banksia Scout Group), and electronically rendered by Will McVeigh (Venturer, Banskia Scout Group) and his mother Claire McVeigh [3, 4].

Previous Badge Variations

The following are variations of the badge:

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Type = Woven bound (issued 2019)

43 x 50 mm

Ext

History

Hibiscus Coast district was formed in 2018, as a result of districts being created within the Central Coast Region [1].  The District Commissioner in 2018 was Katrina Hoare [2].  The district is home to Rowallan Park campsite [2], and is named after the Hibiscus Coast, Mackay Region, which is a 93 km stretch of coastline.

Local Scout Events

Rowallan Park Scout Camp, Scoutfest, “Try-the-Five”-Annual event to introduce scouting to the community

Local Places of Interest

Great Whitsunday walk, Whitsunday Islands, Eungella Historical town, Serena Sugar Sheds, Great Barrier Reef, Keswick Island

Groups

Hibiscus Coast Districts Groups (2018):  Banksia Scout Group, Bowen Scout Group, Mackay City Central Scout Group, Pioneer Valley Scout Group, Sarina Scout Group [2]

Hibiscus Coast Districts Groups (2021):  Banksia Scout Group, Bowen Scout Group, Mackay City Central Scout Group, Pioneer Valley Scout Group, Proserpine Scout Group, Sarina Scout Group [5]

Hibiscus Coast Districts Groups (2024):  Banksia Scout Group, Bowen Scout Group, Mackay City Central Scout Group, Pioneer Valley Scout Group, Proserpine Scout Group, Sarina Scout Group