Ooralea Travel Guide
Mackay
Popular places to visit
Ooralea Racecourse
You can take time to visit Ooralea Racecourse during your travels to Mackay. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Mackay Base Hospital
If Mackay Base Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Mackay.
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.
Caneland Central
During your trip to Mackay, you can do some window-shopping at Caneland Central. Stroll along this family-friendly area's marina or simply enjoy its 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.
Top hotels in Ooralea

ibis Mackay
Staff were very courteous and the hotel was clean and cool.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Coral Cay Resort
All good
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

White Lace Motor Inn
Yes.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Quest Mackay on Gordon
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Mid City Motor Inn
Staff could not have been more helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Shakespeare Motel
Spotless room. Comfortable mattress. Would have 5 stars if it wasn't for the city noise at night.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ooralea

Bakers Creek
Travellers like the golf courses in Bakers Creek, and Black Springs Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Paget
Travellers like the theme parks in Paget, and Mackay Leisure Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

South Mackay
South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like BB Print Stadium and Mackay Basketball Stadium.

City Centre
While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Artspace Mackay and Bluewater Lagoon.

East Mackay
Unique features of East Mackay include the restaurants and beaches. Make a stop by Town Beach or Ken Burgess Orchid House while you're exploring the area.
Ooralea Travel Guide
- Ooralea Racecourse
- Mackay Base Hospital
- Harrup Park
- Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard
- Caneland Central
- Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre
- Bluewater Lagoon
- Northern Beaches Bowls Club
- Eimeo Beach
- Blacks Beach Park
- Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre
- Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
- Jubilee Park
- Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre
- Great Barrier Reef Arena
- Mackay Leisure Centre
- BB Print Stadium
- Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens
- Mackay Basketball Stadium
