Bakers Creek 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.
Black Springs Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Mackay at Black Springs Golf Club. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its 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.
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.
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.
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 Bakers Creek

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Great place to stay. Staff are friendly and helpful. Room clean comfy bed and spotless bathroom. Would highly recommend
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

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
Always stay here for business - great hotel, good amenities
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

ibis Mackay
Yes
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

White Lace Motor Inn
Limited reception hours and unanswered contacts to the ‘manager on duty’ meant we were unable to use WiFi nor obtain milk and clean towels. The once sparkling White Lace Motel is now tired and shabby and sadly like a lot of motels, seemingly being let run down by inattentive and disinterested owners… ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Quest Mackay on Gordon
Room is good, staff were really friendly
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bakers Creek

Ooralea
Ooralea might not have many top sights, but Mackay Leisure Centre and Ooralea Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

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

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.

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

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.
