Mackay Harbour Travel Guide
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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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins
Top hotels in Mackay Harbour
Mantra Mackay
Discovery Parks - Mackay
Solo emergency stay over as a family member needed surgery at the local hospital, booked the single cabin - had everything I needed - however I would suggest ear plugs as the highway is close, eye mask as the door is glass and a light shines through all night. Otherwise all good.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Coral Cay Resort
Big rooms , comfy beds, clean and tidy and food is amazing even when room service
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
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
ibis Mackay
Yes
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mackay Harbour
Andergrove
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Andergrove and surrounding area, you can visit Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area and Blacks Beach Park.
North Mackay
Travellers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Cremorne
While Cremorne isn't home to many top sights, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Wren Street Park.
City Centre
While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.
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.
