Racecourse Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 Racecourse Hotel Deals
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
Always stay here for business - great hotel, good amenities
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
ibis Mackay
Yes
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
White Lace Motor Inn
Limited reception hours and unanswered contacts to the ‘manager on duty’ meant we were unable to use WiFi nor obtain milk and clean towels. The once sparkling White Lace Motel is now tired and shabby and sadly like a lot of motels, seemingly being let run down by inattentive and disinterested owners… ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Quest Mackay on Gordon
The carpet squares were falling apart. There was mold in the shower grout. The shower faucet was limited to dispense only Luke warm water. I would not stay again.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 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 BB Print Stadium.
City Centre
While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.
