Mackay Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Dolphin Heads
The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Dolphin Heads. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Eimeo Beach and Bucasia Beach are a few top sights nearby.
South Mackay
South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Great Barrier Reef Arena and BB Print Stadium.
Blacks Beach
Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.
City Centre
While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.
North Mackay
Travellers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Rydges Mackay Suites
Very clean
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Room was spotless, staff were courteous and accommodating. The only issue or concern was the exit to the parking seemed to be left open which raised concerns for safety. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Pacific Sands Apartments
Great place to stay but the experience is let down by terrible WiFi
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Pacific Sands Apartments
Great place to stay but the experience is let down by terrible WiFi
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Riviera Mackay
Check in was seamless, the apartment clean and in good condition. We like the location, close to everything
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Lanai Riverside Apartments
Excellent.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
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.
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.
Bluewater Lagoon
Bring your family to Bluewater Lagoon and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Mackay. Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area 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.
Other places like Mackay
- Mackay Base Hospital
- Harrup Park
- Bluewater Lagoon
- Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard
- Caneland Central
- Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre
- Northern Beaches Bowls Club
- Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
- Hibiscus Shopping Centre
- Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre
- Great Barrier Reef Arena
- Ken Burgess Orchid House
- Mackay Leisure Centre
- Jubilee Park
- Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre
- Slade Point Community Hall
- Ooralea Racecourse
- Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens
- BB Print Stadium
- Mackay Basketball Stadium
- Black Springs Golf Club
- Eimeo Beach
