East Mackay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit East Mackay
Popular places to visit
Ken Burgess Orchid House
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.
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.
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

Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Our pick of the best East Mackay Hotel Deals

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Pacific Sands Apartments

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Always just right. Comfortable clean & welcoming.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Ocean International
The Restaurant's evening meals were delicious!!!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Beach Breeze Holiday Home 2

Beach holiday apartment
The Beach house was perfect, clean and spacious, great location, would def stay again.
Reviewed on 7 July 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Mackay

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.

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

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.

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