East Mackay Travel Guide

Mackay

Beautiful Pioneer River at Marian looking East.

Popular places to visit

Ken Burgess Orchid House

Enjoy an outing to Ken Burgess Orchid House during your stay in Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.

Ken Burgess Orchid House

Mackay Base Hospital

If Mackay Base Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Mackay.

Mackay Base Hospital

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.

Harrup Park

Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard

3/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Mackay with a trip to Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the cafes.

Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard

Bluewater Lagoon

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Bluewater Lagoon

Caneland Central

5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Caneland Central

Things to do

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

Rp2.000.630
per adult
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Sarina: Guided Tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed with Tasting

Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings

Rp355.141
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting

Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins

Rp236.761
per adult
Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins
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Top hotels in East Mackay

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

4 out of 5
2C East Gordon Street East Mackay QLD
The price is Rp1.419.799 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
Rp1.419.799
Rp1.419.799 total
26 Apr - 27 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Pacific Sands Apartments

Pacific Sands Apartments

4.5 out of 5
3 Kirribilli Avenue East Mackay QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.629.844 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
Rp1.629.844
Rp1.792.828 total
24 Apr - 25 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Pacific Sands Apartments
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

3 out of 5
2 Bridge Road East Mackay QLD
The price is Rp1.612.070 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
Rp1.612.070
Rp1.773.277 total
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Far Beach and Town Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (144 reviews)
Always just right. Comfortable clean & welcoming.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Ocean International

Ocean International

3 out of 5
1 Bridge Road East Mackay QLD
The price is Rp1.968.903 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
Rp1.968.903
Rp2.165.816 total
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in their reviews. ...
Ocean International
Coral Cay Resort

Coral Cay Resort

4.5 out of 5
14-18 Nebo Rd West Mackay QLD
The price is Rp1.551.661 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
Rp1.551.661
Rp1.706.780 total
11 Apr - 12 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (962 reviews)
I think some plates would be good

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Coral Cay Resort
ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay

4 out of 5
Christensen Crescent South Mackay QLD
The price is Rp1.617.826 per night from 8 May to 9 May
Rp1.617.826
Rp1.779.609 total
8 May - 9 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (575 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around East Mackay

Lambert Beach Lookout at Slade Point Mackay QLD Australia on Saturday 6 June 2020

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.

South Mackay
City Centre

City Centre

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

City Centre
Cremorne

Cremorne

While Cremorne isn't home to many top sights, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cremorne
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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.

West Mackay
Shoal Point Beach north of Mackay, Australia.

North Mackay

Travellers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

North Mackay
Paget

Paget

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

Paget

East Mackay Travel Guide