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 Floodway Conservation Area.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are top sights worth seeing.
South Mackay
South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like BB Print Stadium and Great Barrier Reef Arena.
Blacks Beach
Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.
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
"Good location, proving one has a vehicle to access the city centre. Great for walking and nearby parkland (Queens Park) and Town Beach. The Cafe with dinner and breakfast options is a good budget option without leaving th property. Friendly cooperative staff and well organised. Our room was clean, ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
ibis Mackay
"Couldn't order diner because the kitchen closed early, and the male staff member was very rude and unprofessional about it. He then closed the bar early, even while there was a line of people still checking in, and waiting to order. Then to top off the rude and unprofessional staff member, the bed ..."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Country Plaza Motor Inn
"Very clean , manager was on the phone when we arrived so busy passed me the key that was it . Didn’t see him again. The place was nice and quiet and clean."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Riviera Mackay
"Great location"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Pacific Sands Apartments
"Great location for a beach walk and good undercover parking =)"
Reviewed on 13 June 2026
Lanai Riverside Apartments
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre during your visit to Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina, 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.
Bucasia Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Bucasia Beach during your travels in Shoal Point?
