Mackay Region Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Mackay Region
Mackay Harbour
Mackay Harbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and Floodway Conservation Area.
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.
City Centre
While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.
Blacks Beach
Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.
North Mackay
Travellers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens 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 Illawong Beach.
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Amazing helpful staff, very clean room, great ym and bbq area, great position
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
ibis Mackay
Quick and easy access from Mackay airport. Clean, modern, quiet and comfortable rooms. Nice dining and bar area.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Mid City Motor Inn
Location.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Pacific Sands Apartments
Great place to stay but the experience is let down by terrible WiFi
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Riviera Mackay
Check in was seamless, the apartment clean and in good condition. We like the location, close to everything
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Lanai Riverside Apartments
Excellent.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
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.
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.
Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre during your visit to Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.
Activities
Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld
Whitehaven Beach Half-Day Cruise
Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel
Whitsundays Premium Private Charter - Axopar 37 'Cheeky'
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- Bluewater Lagoon
- Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard
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- Northern Beaches Bowls Club
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