East Mackay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

East Mackay

Popular places to visit

Ken Burgess Orchid House

Enjoy an outing to Ken Burgess Orchid House during your stay in Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.

Ken Burgess Orchid House

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

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.

Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard

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

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

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bucasia Beach during your travels in Shoal Point?

Bucasia Beach

Activities

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

AU$169
per adult
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
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Our pick of the best East Mackay Hotel Deals

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

4 out of 5
2C East Gordon Street, East Mackay, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$133 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$133
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (691 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
Pacific Sands Apartments

Pacific Sands Apartments

4.5 out of 5
3 Kirribilli Avenue, East Mackay, QLD
The price is AU$184 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$184
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (437 reviews)
"Good size & handy having the kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Lovely views. Just needs some maintenance (shelves broken in the showers, front door damaged, etc)."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Pacific Sands Apartments
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

3 out of 5
2 Bridge Road, East Mackay, QLD
The price is AU$147 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$147
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Far Beach and Town Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
"Fantastic motel, would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Ocean International

Ocean International

3 out of 5
1 Bridge Road, Illawong Beach, East Mackay, QLD
The price is AU$175 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
AU$175
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (289 reviews)
"It's a quiet relaxing place within a couple of minutes walking distance to the beach."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Ocean International
Beach holiday apartment

Beach holiday apartment

Mackay South
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Mackay. Enjoy a garden, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Far ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
Family stay
"The Beach house was perfect, clean and spacious, great location, would def stay again."

Reviewed on 7 July 2025

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Beach holiday apartment
Beach Breeze Holiday Home

Beach Breeze Holiday Home

East Mackay
Stay at this vacation home in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ken Burgess Orchid House and Town Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
Great little place.
"Had everything we needed. Was in a convenient and quiet area close to everything we needed. Multiple parks close by were handy."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around East Mackay

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South Mackay

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

South Mackay
Mackay featuring a bay or harbour, general coastal views and landscape 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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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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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.

West Mackay
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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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Paget

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

Paget

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