Dolphin Heads Travel Guide
Mackay
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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.
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.
Things to do
Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins
Top hotels in Dolphin Heads
The Resort @ Dolphin Heads
Spotless uncluttered room Easy check in Very obliging friendly hosts
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
White Lace Motor Inn
Fridge was turned off & door open with a wet towel on the floor
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Coral Cay Resort
My husban and I have stayed here a few times before and is always a great stay. Staff are fantastic and friendly. Coral Cay resort is our go to for when we need an overnight stay while travelling.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Quest Mackay on Gordon
It was the perfect room. Everything we needed for our week in Mackay. Will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
ibis Mackay
Room was clean.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Rydges Mackay Suites
Overall a nice stay but the furniture was a little tired.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dolphin Heads
Eimeo
Travellers like the beaches in Eimeo, and Eimeo Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Blacks Beach
Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.
Bucasia
You'll enjoy the beaches and shopping in Bucasia. You might want to make time for a stop at Bucasia Beach or Hibiscus Shopping Centre.
Rural View
Travellers like the shopping in Rural View, and Northern Beaches Bowls Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Slade Point
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Slade Point. You might want to make time for a stop at Lamberts Beach or Slade Point Community Hall.
Beaconsfield
While there might not be top attractions in Beaconsfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Northern Beaches Bowls Club and Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre.
