City Centre Travel Guide
Mackay
Visit City Centre
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.
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.
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.
Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre during your trip to Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in this relaxing area.
Artspace Mackay
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Artspace Mackay in Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in the area.
Jubilee Park
After visiting Jubilee Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins
Top hotels in City Centre
Rydges Mackay Suites
Rydges Mackay Suites 7/10 1. Desk/usable table (close to power points) ✔️ 2. Free Wifi ✔️ 3. Occasional Chair or couch ✔️ 4. Coffee Facilities (pod machine) ✖️ 5. Luggage Stand (for suitcase) ✔️ 6. Iron and Ironing Board ✔️ 7. Walk-in shower (not a shower in a tub or disabled bathroom) ✔️ 8. Mini ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Quest Mackay on Gordon
I always enjoy staying at this property. The team is friendly, and the whole place has such a calm, relaxing feel. The rooms are well maintained, the mattress is incredibly comfortable, and the air conditioner works beautifully — such a relief after a long day. There’s also a laundry available (located ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Riviera Mackay
Close to the lagoon and Canelands. Clean map seen room. Nice view.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel
Easy check in, helpful staff, clean room and central to amenities.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Mid City Motor Inn
Breakfast was good Our room needed some renovations in the bathroom Needed to ask for soap and toilet paper
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Coral Sands Motel
Other neighbourhoods around City Centre
Cremorne
While Cremorne isn't home to many top sights, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
South Mackay
South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Basketball Stadium and Great Barrier Reef Arena.
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.
North Mackay
Travellers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Mount Pleasant
Visitors to Mount Pleasant enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre is worth a stop.
