City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre during your trip to Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in this relaxing area.
Jubilee Park
After visiting Jubilee Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in this relaxing area.
Artspace Mackay
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Artspace Mackay in Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in the area.
Mackay Base Hospital
If Mackay Base Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Mackay.
Activities
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Our pick of the best City Centre Hotel Deals
Rydges Mackay Suites
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 9 Feb 2026
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Room is good, staff were really friendly
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel
Really great value for money with included breakfast. Very central. Staff were friendly
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Riviera Mackay
Excellent room Staff extremely helpful and pleasant
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Coral Sands Motel
Room was spotless and host was very friendly and courteous Close to all types of eating venues Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites
Clean room
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City Centre
Cremorne
While Cremorne isn't home to many top sights, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
North Mackay
Travellers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
