Mackay - The Botanical Gardens

I walked here on my own while Andy was at work, it took about an hour! But it was definitely worth it, you can walk round the lagoon and gardens for a few miles - it's huge! There are lots of themed areas as well as loads of birds by the lagoon. After my marathon trek I was looking forward to a drink in the cafe overlooking the lagoon, but it's closed on Mondays and Tuesdays - typical! I find it very strange here that all shops are closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays (some open Sunday morning but not many), and also most places seem to be closed on a Monday for some reason. I just don't understand the Saturday thing though - surely the shops would make much more money if they were open when people weren't at work?!