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.
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.
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.
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
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
ibis Mackay
Great convenience to the trade area of Mackay Typically the A/C in a wet area does get a little smelly but apart from that ‘All Good’
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
White Lace Motor Inn
The Motor Inn is of the older style. The room was clean it smelt fresh. Bed was comfortable and the linen clean. A no fuss budget motel well priced. So if your not look for a bed and a few hours in the room this was fine.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Room is good, staff were really friendly
Reviewed on 27 Feb 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.
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.
City Centre
While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.
Mount Pleasant
Visitors to Mount Pleasant enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre is worth a stop.
