RESIDENTS have taken a dim view of trees planted by Mackay Regional Council on the hillside of a lookout at Shoal Point.

They're concerned the 350 trees will block beach and water views when they grow.

The species planted will mature to heights of between 2.5m and 35m.

The trees will also impact on others, ranging from tourists to bridal parties who have photos taken at the scenic lookout

About 30 Shoal Point and Bucasia residents met with councillors Laurence Bonaventura and Frank Gilbert at the O'Brien Esplanade lookout on Monday night.

Some were residents whose views had already been obstructed by similar plantings on the Bucasia Beach side of the esplanade.

Councillor Chris Bonanno has also met with residents.

Maria Flanagan, who lives on O'Brien Esplanade opposite the lookout, said residents contacted council after speaking with contractors who were planting the trees recently.

"We were put on to a lady who told us the species of the trees (that were planted). To our shock and disgust they were all trees, not shrubs or ground cover," she said.

Council's own Shoal Point Beach Plan suggested native ground cover or shrubs should be planted in that area, said Mrs Flanagan, who believes the views will be gone within two years.

There had been problems with trail bikes in the area so council had erected barricades, she said.

Council had then been unable to access the area to maintain it so had poisoned guinea grass and planted the trees, Mrs Flanagan said.

Council's corporate communications manager Ken Furdek said councillors had asked officers to review the planting of trees and provide advice back to the full council in the near future.

"Councillors want to fully understand the situation and have requested further information and appreciate the feedback from local residents," he said