North Mackay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with palm trees, a small island, and a clear blue sky.
A yellow and brown orchid with green leaves.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and rocky outcrops.
A close-up of orchids with yellow and green striped petals.

Activities

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

NZ$203
per adult
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Sarina: Guided Tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed with Tasting

Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings

NZ$40
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Adrenaline Jet Boat Rides in Pioneer River Mackay

Adrenaline Jet Boat Rides in Pioneer River Mackay

NZ$168
per adult
Adrenaline Jet Boat Rides in Pioneer River Mackay
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Our pick of the best North Mackay Hotel Deals

Kooyong Hotel

Kooyong Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1 Harbour Road North Mackay QLD
The price is NZ$112 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$112
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free parking, a pool table and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are located ...
Kooyong Hotel
Central Tourist Park

Central Tourist Park

2.5 out of 5
15 Malcomson Street North Mackay QLD
The price is NZ$137 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$137
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are located ...
6.2/10 (118 reviews)
"I stayed for only one night because the property felt unsafe and unacceptable. The screen door had no handle, there was a substance on the wall that appeared to be blood, and the bedspread had a sticky substance on it that looked like glue. These conditions raised serious safety and cleanliness concerns ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Central Tourist Park
North Central Vacation Home

North Central Vacation Home

North Mackay QLD
Stay at this holiday home in Mackay. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
"Love the house it was clean and tidy. The only fraw back is the traffic .We did enjoy our stay."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

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North Central Vacation Home
Coral Cay Resort

Coral Cay Resort

4.5 out of 5
14-18 Nebo Rd West Mackay QLD
The price is NZ$185 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$185
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (990 reviews)
"Room was clean and tidy. Bed was comfortable and close to City Center. Will stay there again"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Coral Cay Resort
ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay

4 out of 5
Christensen Crescent South Mackay QLD
The price is NZ$206 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$206
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (610 reviews)
"Quick overnight stay at the Airport hotel. Quite peaceful and didn’t even hear the planes dispite being next to the airport . Staff were very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

ibis Mackay
Mackay Resort Motel

Mackay Resort Motel

4 out of 5
154 Nebo Road West Mackay QLD
The price is NZ$169 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$169
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Good sized room and nice and clean"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Mackay Resort Motel
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Our guide on where to stay in North Mackay

Find the best North Mackay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over a coastal industrial area with silos and cranes.
Photo by Holly Webb
Open Photo by Holly Webb

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.

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

City Centre

While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.

A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean, and distant industrial structures.

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.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a sunset sky.
Photo by Mark Fitz
Open Photo by Mark Fitz

Blacks Beach

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

A coastal landscape with a large island surrounded by calm blue waters, featuring rocky outcrops and dense greenery.

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.

North Mackay Travel Guide

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