East Mackay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

East Mackay

Popular places to visit

Ken Burgess Orchid House

4/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Ken Burgess Orchid House during your stay in Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.

Ken Burgess Orchid House

Mackay Base Hospital

4/5(21 reviews)

If Mackay Base Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Mackay.

Mackay Base Hospital

Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard

4/5(78 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Mackay with a trip to Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the cafes.

Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard

Harrup Park

4.5/5(37 reviews)

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.

Harrup Park

Caneland Central

4.5/5(149 reviews)

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.

Caneland Central

Northern Beaches Bowls Club

4.5/5(15 reviews)

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.

Northern Beaches Bowls Club

Activities

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

NZ$183
per adult
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Sarina: Guided Tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed with Tasting

Sarina: Guided Tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed with Tasting

NZ$32
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sarina: Guided Tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed with Tasting
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Our pick of the best East Mackay Hotel Deals

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
4 out of 5
2C East Gordon Street, East Mackay, QLD
The price is NZ$139 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$139
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (655 reviews)
"Good place and close to everything"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Pacific Sands Apartments
Pacific Sands Apartments
4.5 out of 5
3 Kirribilli Avenue, East Mackay, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$161 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$161
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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! (425 reviews)
"Apartment was fine, heavily used though and some things were wornout or broken ( no knob on the ceiling fan switch, one window wouldn't close properly). But the staff were very friendly and the area was very quiet."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Pacific Sands Apartments
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3 out of 5
2 Bridge Road, East Mackay, QLD
The price is NZ$163 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$163
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Far Beach and Town Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
"Close to the beach and walking tracks. Reliant on public, transport unfortunately is not regular and last bus at 5:30. Staff are amazingly friendly. Happy to recommend if not reliant on public transport to get around."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Ocean International
Ocean International
3 out of 5
1 Bridge Road, Illawong Beach, East Mackay, QLD
The price is NZ$189 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$189
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (283 reviews)
"nice nice"

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025

Ocean International
Beach Breeze Holiday Home
Beach Breeze Holiday Home
East Mackay
Stay at this vacation home in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ken Burgess Orchid House and Town Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
Great little place.
"Had everything we needed. Was in a convenient and quiet area close to everything we needed. Multiple parks close by were handy."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

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Beach Breeze Holiday Home
Beach holiday apartment
Beach holiday apartment
Mackay South
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Mackay. Enjoy a garden, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Far ...
Lovely big house at Illawong beach
"We had a great stay in this generously sized house with great facilities. Very clean and spacious. Close to everything and a short stroll to the beach."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around East Mackay

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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.

South Mackay
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Cremorne

While Cremorne isn't home to many top sights, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cremorne
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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.

West Mackay
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North Mackay

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

North Mackay
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Paget

Travellers like the theme parks in Paget, and Mackay Leisure Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Paget
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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 Floodway Conservation Area.

Mackay Harbour

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