Mackay Harbour Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Mackay. Stroll along the area's marina or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area
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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
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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
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Harrup Park

4.5/5(37 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Harrup Park, a lovely green space in Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.

Harrup Park
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Bluewater Lagoon

4.5/5(60 reviews)

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.

Bluewater Lagoon
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Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre

4/5(106 reviews)

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.

Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre

Activities

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Eungella Platypus Tour

NZ$171
Per adult
Eungella Platypus Tour
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Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

NZ$171
Per adult
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
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Sarina: Guided Tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed with Tasting

NZ$30
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 Mackay Harbour Hotel Deals

Discovery Parks - Mackay
Discovery Parks - Mackay
3 out of 5
379 Harbour Road, Mackay Harbour, QLD
The price is NZ$142 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$142
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly holiday park in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Harbour Beach and Mackay Marina ...
7.6/10 Good! (184 reviews)
"Great activities to keep kids entertained with minigolf, pool, go karts and jumping pillow."

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

Discovery Parks - Mackay
Mantra Mackay
Mantra Mackay
4 out of 5
Mackay Harbour, 40 Mulherin Road, Mackay Harbour, QLD
The price is NZ$184 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$184
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Popular attractions Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (762 reviews)
"door lock didnt function properly{hard to open} cigarette buts on balcony light over bench loose {electrical hazard} restaurant service poor. tv had very tinny sound and dull picture"

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2024

Mantra Mackay
Perfect Getaway with beach views!
Perfect Getaway with beach views!
Mackay Harbour
Stay at this vacation home in Mackay. Enjoy a fitness center, a pool table, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Harbour Beach and Mackay Marina Village ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Great location with beautiful views
"Only issue was no Rinse Aid in dishwasher which meant it didn't clean dishes correctly and not very good instructions on how to use TV and Netflix. Overall a great stay though"

Reviewed on 11 May 2021

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Perfect Getaway with beach views!
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
4 out of 5
2C East Gordon Street, East Mackay, QLD
The price is NZ$145 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$145
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this motel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (545 reviews)
"Stale water in plant pots around the pool, sand flys No restaurant over the weekend Terrible coffee Room comfortable, Shower head faces the door soaks everywjere if your not careful"

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Quest Mackay on Gordon
4.5 out of 5
27 Gordon Street, Mackay, QLD
The price is NZ$178 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$178
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (326 reviews)
"Location is convenient to most things. Room was clean and comfortable, but there was a slight musky smell as if the carpet was damp."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Quest Mackay on Gordon
McGuire's CBD Hotel
McGuire's CBD Hotel
2.5 out of 5
17 Wood Street, Mackay, QLD
Stay at this hotel in Mackay. Enjoy 5 bars/lounges, room service, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.4/10 (253 reviews)
"none"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

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McGuire's CBD Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Mackay Harbour

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Andergrove

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Andergrove and surrounding area, you can visit Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens and Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre.

Andergrove
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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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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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Slade Point

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Slade Point. You might want to make time for a stop at Lamberts Beach or Slade Point Community Hall.

Slade Point
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Beaconsfield

While there might not be top attractions in Beaconsfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Northern Beaches Bowls Club and Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre.

Beaconsfield
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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.

Mount Pleasant

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