Mackay Region

Travel Guide

Mackay region and Whitsundays aerial drone image with blue water and rivers over sand banks
Mackay region and Whitsundays aerial drone image with blue water and rivers over sand banks
Step off the plane and straight into the crystal clear waters of Keswick Island! You can literally snorkel just off the end of the runway with some of the most vibrant coral we've ever seen on an inner reef! ☀️🌴🐟😀
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Those magical Mackay skies! 🌅🌴🐠😀
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Perfect morning at Cape Hillsborough! ☀️🌴
Exciting news, we're doing a sunset instameet tomorrow night at Sunset Bay from 6:30pm here in @visitmackay, look forward to seeing you there! ☀️🐠🐟🌴😀
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Where to stay in Mackay Region

Mackay Harbour sunrise 🌅🐟🌴
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Mackay Harbour

Mackay Harbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area.

Mackay Harbour
Mackay you've been amazing as always! Back to Gladstone now for a few days of work and packing, gotta love packing! 🌅✌️🐟🌴😂
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City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are top sights worth seeing.

City Centre
Panoramic view of Cape Hillsborough with Wedge Island and reef in Cape Hillsborough National Park in Australia.

Dolphin Heads

Dolphin Heads is well-liked for its restaurants and gardens. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Eimeo Beach and Bucasia Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Dolphin Heads
Shoal Point Beach north of Mackay, Australia.

North Mackay

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

North Mackay
Beautiful Pioneer River at Marian looking East.

East Mackay

Unique features of East Mackay include the restaurants and beaches. Make a stop by Ken Burgess Orchid House or Town Beach while you're exploring the area.

East Mackay
Happy New Years Eve from @visitmackay! Such a stunning sunset to see out 2015! Wishing you all an amazing and fun filled 2016, have an awesome one! 🌅🐠🐟🌴😀
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Blacks Beach

Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.

Blacks Beach
Rydges Mackay Suites

Rydges Mackay Suites

4 out of 5
9 Gregory Street Mackay QLD
The price is NT$3,796 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
NT$3,796
NT$4,176 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Artspace Mackay and Jubilee ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
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 2026/2/9

Rydges Mackay Suites
ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay

4 out of 5
Christensen Crescent South Mackay QLD
The price is NT$3,047 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
NT$3,047
NT$3,352 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (572 reviews)
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 2026/2/16

ibis Mackay
Coral Cay Resort

Coral Cay Resort

4.5 out of 5
14-18 Nebo Rd West Mackay QLD
The price is NT$2,941 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
NT$2,941
NT$3,235 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (957 reviews)
Clean room and helpful staff

Reviewed on 2026/2/16

Coral Cay Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pacific Sands Apartments

Pacific Sands Apartments

4.5 out of 5
3 Kirribilli Avenue East Mackay QLD
Book a stay at this 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! (461 reviews)
The entrance door was sticking and had to be careful that it had closed properly. Room was sufficient size but the window wouldn’t close properly. This resulted in occasional smell of cigarettes from elsewhere. The window screens were extremely dusty and dirty. The bed was saggy and I could feel ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/7

Pacific Sands Apartments
Monterey Moranbah

Monterey Moranbah

4 out of 5
15 Bacon Street Moranbah QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Moranbah. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Moranbah Fair and Lions Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
Property has great facilities and location. Why the poor review? cleaning is terrible. Fix the cleaning and it would be great

Reviewed on 2026/2/24

Monterey Moranbah
Riviera Mackay

Riviera Mackay

4 out of 5
5 - 7 Nelson St Mackay QLD
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (452 reviews)
Excellent room Staff extremely helpful and pleasant

Reviewed on 2026/2/17

Riviera Mackay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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