Mackay
Travel Guide
Visit Mackay
Where to stay in Mackay
Mackay Harbour
Mackay Harbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area.
North Mackay
Travelers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
South Mackay
South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Great Barrier Reef Arena and Mackay Basketball Stadium.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are top sights worth seeing.
West Mackay
West Mackay is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pioneer Valley and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens.
East Mackay
Unique features of East Mackay include the restaurants and beaches. Make a stop by Ken Burgess Orchid House or Town Beach while you're exploring the area.
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Excellent
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Mid City Motor Inn
Room as expected and stayed before. Kids loved the pool. But reception just isn’t open enough to actually take advantage of the ‘free’ breakfast as can only collect after 8:30am.. and it shuts at 8pm the night before so not that great. Poorest area was the washing machine… free to use which is great, ...
Reviewed on 17 April 2026
ibis Mackay
We stayed here for a night to stop off on the way up coast. It was perfect for what we wanted, just a place to sleep for the night before heading off in the morning. The room was clean and perfect for the night. It had free parking for guests and right next to the airport for those travelling by ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Riviera Mackay
The photos show a pool area suggesting that it has its own swimming pool, but it is near the local pool in town.
Reviewed on 11 April 2026
Pacific Sands Apartments
Parking was secure and access to the room was easy once I got in. The room was temperate and comfortable but the Apartment building is new and getting onto town was a drive away. After driving 6 hours to get there I would have preferred to have been told prior to arrival that I needed my car to go ...
Reviewed on 13 April 2026
Lanai Riverside Apartments
2nd stay there and a great spot, room was not directly in the afternoon sun, so the room is not so boiling hot that the AC couldn’t cope,unlike the last place we stayed at across the road starting with an O, on our last visit to MacKay.
Reviewed on 24 February 2026
Popular places to visit
Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Mackay. Stroll along the area's marina or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Harrup Park
Harrup Park is just one of the places to see in Mackay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along this relaxing area's marina, or simply enjoy its cafes.
Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard
Explore the waterfront in Mackay with a trip to Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the cafes.
Northern Beaches Bowls Club
You can take time to visit Northern Beaches Bowls Club during your travels to Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina, or simply enjoy its cafes.
Bluewater Lagoon
Bring your family to Bluewater Lagoon and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Mackay. Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its cafes.
Caneland Central
During your trip to Mackay, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Caneland Central. Stroll along this family-friendly area's marina, or simply enjoy its cafes.
