Racecourse 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.
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.
Northern Beaches Bowls Club
You can take time to visit Northern Beaches Bowls Club during your travels to Mackay. 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 Racecourse
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Excellent
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Mid City Motor Inn
Room as expected and stayed before. Kids loved the pool. But reception just isn’t open enough to actually take advantage of the ‘free’ breakfast as can only collect after 8:30am.. and it shuts at 8pm the night before so not that great. Poorest area was the washing machine… free to use which is great, ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
ibis Mackay
Mackay Resort Motel
happy overall.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Coral Cay Resort
I think some plates would be good
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Great choice for Mackay. Reasonably priced and good facility
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Racecourse
Ooralea
Ooralea might not have many top sights, but Mackay Leisure Centre and Ooralea Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Bakers Creek
Travellers like the golf courses in Bakers Creek, and Black Springs Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Mackay Basketball Stadium.
City Centre
While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.
