Shoal Point 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.
Bucasia Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bucasia Beach during your travels in Shoal Point?
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 Shoal Point
Rydges Mackay Suites
Easy fast check in, Guy at reception was friendly and helpful, clean room, comfy bed, great shower but couldnt get channels on T.V but was ok with me as I just slept.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Coral Cay Resort
Clean room and helpful staff
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
ibis Mackay
I think it was all an engineering issue. Entering the hotel, the lobby was un-airconditioned which made checking in a sweaty , uncomfortable affair. Apparently the engineering team switches that off as energy saving. Entering the room, 2 essential light bulbs were broken, the entry hall and the bathroom. ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Lovely staff, clean land comfortable room with kitchenette, right next to an Coles, and good view. Quest comfort as always. Coles loading trucks woke me up at 730am. Maybe ask for a room on non coles side. No coffee pod machine disappointing. Scent of toiletries not superb.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Disgusting. Provided a pull out mattress that was covered in god knows what for our child to sleep on. The hotel is under construction which was not advised noises disruptive. Hotel staff are nice but not helpful.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Mackay Resort Motel
great service and clean rooms
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shoal Point
Bucasia
You'll enjoy the beaches and shopping in Bucasia. You might want to make time for a stop at Bucasia Beach or Hibiscus Shopping Centre.
Eimeo
Travellers like the beaches in Eimeo, and Eimeo Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Rural View
Travellers like the shopping in Rural View, and Northern Beaches Bowls Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Blacks Beach
Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.
Richmond
Richmond is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can plan an outing to Northern Beaches Bowls Club and Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre while you're in town.
