Mackay Harbour Travel Guide

Mackay

Photo by Holly Webb
Photo by Holly Webb
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Photo by Mark Fitz
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Photo by Nicole Leslie

Popular places to visit

Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area

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.

Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area

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

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

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

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
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
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Top hotels in Mackay Harbour

Mantra Mackay

Mantra Mackay

4 out of 5
Mackay Harbour, 40 Mulherin Road, Mackay Harbour, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.903.887 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
Rp1.903.887
Rp2.094.276 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Popular attractions Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (828 reviews)
"Great spot"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Mantra Mackay
Discovery Parks - Mackay

Discovery Parks - Mackay

2.5 out of 5
379 Harbour Road, Mackay Harbour, QLD
The price is Rp1.445.385 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
Rp1.445.385
Rp1.445.385 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Harbour Beach and Mackay Marina Village ...
7.6/10 Good! (207 reviews)
"Happy with the location, liked the site presentation, good sized cabin very clean with everything we needed, hrlpful staff, good parking, nice quiet location but still excessible to everywhere. Will stay again and recommend to friends and family."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Discovery Parks - 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
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

4 out of 5
2C East Gordon Street, East Mackay, QLD
The price is Rp1.401.257 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.401.257
Rp1.401.257 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (692 reviews)
"Room was clean and quite, Cafe could of offered better choices for breakfast but was ok ."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay

4 out of 5
Christensen Crescent, Mackay Airport, South Mackay, QLD
The price is Rp1.424.381 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.424.381
Rp1.566.819 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (538 reviews)
Highly recommend
"The service was good class and the front office nanager at check in was engaging, professional and provided a warm welcome. The only issue, which is really a personal option, the matress on the bed was very soft and provided little support."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

ibis Mackay
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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Other neighbourhoods around Mackay Harbour

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Andergrove

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Andergrove and surrounding area, you can visit Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens and Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre.

Andergrove
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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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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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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.

Slade Point
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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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.

Beaconsfield

Mackay Harbour Travel Guide