Mackay Region Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Mackay Region

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Mackay Harbour

Mackay Harbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and Floodway Conservation Area.

Mackay Harbour
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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.

Dolphin Heads
Mackay featuring a bay or harbour, landscape views and general coastal views

City Centre

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

City Centre
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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
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Blacks Beach

Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.

Blacks Beach
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South Mackay

South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like BB Print Stadium and Great Barrier Reef Arena.

South Mackay
Coral Cay Resort

Coral Cay Resort

4.5 out of 5
14-18 Nebo Rd, West Mackay, QLD
The price is Rp1.612.590 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
Rp1.612.590
Rp1.773.882 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (925 reviews)
"Close to everything"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Coral Cay Resort
Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
2 Macalister St, Mackay, QLD
The price is Rp1.274.129 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp1.274.129
Rp1.401.586 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (686 reviews)
"Close to town, cheap"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Mid City Motor Inn
White Lace Motor Inn

White Lace Motor Inn

4 out of 5
73 Nebo Rd, West Mackay, QLD
The price is Rp1.421.495 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp1.421.495
Rp1.563.644 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (910 reviews)
"You get what you pay for, outside looks great, inside rooms are from the 80's needs a good update, was clean and tidy, new air conditioning, good pillow, rest is like a typical b grade 80's movie"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

White Lace Motor Inn
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Pacific Sands Apartments

Pacific Sands Apartments

4.5 out of 5
3 Kirribilli Avenue, East Mackay, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (437 reviews)
"Good size & handy having the kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Lovely views. Just needs some maintenance (shelves broken in the showers, front door damaged, etc)."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Pacific Sands Apartments
Riviera Mackay

Riviera Mackay

4 out of 5
5 - 7 Nelson St, Mackay, QLD
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (438 reviews)
"Nikki is great"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Riviera Mackay
Lanai Riverside Apartments

Lanai Riverside Apartments

4.5 out of 5
20 River Street, Mackay, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (443 reviews)
"We loved our stay. Will always stay again. Close to everything you need. All within walking distance."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Lanai Riverside Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Finch Hatton Gorge

Finch Hatton Gorge

Explore the great outdoors at Finch Hatton Gorge, a lovely green space in Finch Hatton. Discover the area's mountain views and sunsets.

Finch Hatton Gorge

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

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

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

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

Bucasia Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bucasia Beach during your travels in Shoal Point?

Bucasia Beach

Things to do

Sarina: Guided Tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed with Tasting

Sarina: Guided Tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed with Tasting

Rp327.002
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sarina: Guided Tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed with Tasting
Adrenaline Jet Boat Rides in Pioneer River Mackay

Adrenaline Jet Boat Rides in Pioneer River Mackay

Rp1.308.008
per adult
Adrenaline Jet Boat Rides in Pioneer River Mackay
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

Rp1.842.111
per adult
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
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Cities near Mackay Region

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