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.
Dolphin Heads
Dolphin Heads is well-liked for its restaurants and gardens. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Eimeo Beach and Bucasia Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are top sights worth seeing.
Blacks Beach
Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.
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 Illawong Beach.
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Amazing helpful staff, very clean room, great ym and bbq area, great position
Reviewed on 14 January 2026
White Lace Motor Inn
Room was clean and tidy. Check in process was good. Continental breakfast was easy. The mattresses were a bit uncomfortable but other than that, everything was seamless
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Coral Cay Resort
Room was spacious but normal side of the road motel furniture and bathroom
Reviewed on 14 January 2026
Pacific Sands Apartments
Great place to stay but the experience is let down by terrible WiFi
Reviewed on 7 January 2026
Riviera Mackay
Check in was seamless, the apartment clean and in good condition. We like the location, close to everything
Reviewed on 10 December 2025
Lanai Riverside Apartments
Excellent.
Reviewed on 7 October 2025
Popular places to visit
Mackay Base Hospital
Though Mackay Base Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Mackay while you are here.
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.
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.
Other places like Mackay
- Mackay Base Hospital
- Harrup Park
- Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard
- Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre
- Caneland Central
- Bluewater Lagoon
- Northern Beaches Bowls Club
- Lamberts Beach
- Mackay Leisure Centre
- Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
- Hibiscus Shopping Centre
- Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre
- Ken Burgess Orchid House
- Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens
- Wren Street Park
- Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre
- Jubilee Park
- Artspace Mackay
- Slade Point Community Hall
- Illawong Beach
- Ooralea Racecourse
- BB Print Stadium
- Mackay Basketball Stadium
- Eimeo Road State School
- Black Springs Golf Club
- Eimeo Beach
- Bucasia Beach
- Blacks Beach Park
