Erakala Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Our pick of the best Erakala Hotel Deals

Rydges Mackay Suites
Very clean
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Quest Mackay on Gordon
Room was spotless, staff were courteous and accommodating. The only issue or concern was the exit to the parking seemed to be left open which raised concerns for safety. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

ibis Mackay
the room was clean and the staff were exemplary
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Pacific Sands Apartments
Great place to stay but the experience is let down by terrible WiFi
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Coral Cay Resort
Very friendly staff clean comfortable will come dinner was very good
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Mackay Resort Motel
The room was clean, close to everything.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Erakala

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

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.

West Mackay
West Mackay is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and Pioneer Valley.

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.

North Mackay
Travellers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
