Racecourse Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre
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.
Activities
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Our pick of the best Racecourse Hotel Deals
White Lace Motor Inn
Fridge was turned off & door open with a wet towel on the floor
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Coral Cay Resort
All good - a bed lamp on side of bed where the bedside table was is needed And maybe a blind on window as only block out curtain or bare window - need draw curtain for daytime light but then people can see in
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
ibis Mackay
Room was clean, sadly I was separated from my wife and child as we were unable to get adjoining rooms.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Mid City Motor Inn
Functional, clean and met its purpose. Bed very comfort.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Country Plaza Motor Inn
Staff Amazing. Room a bit dated but very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Quest Mackay on Gordon
The room was comfortable. The pool was nice and the staff were all exceptional. Thanks for the great stay!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Racecourse
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.
Foulden
Foulden might not have many top sights, but Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bakers Creek
Travellers like the golf courses in Bakers Creek, and Black Springs Golf Club 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.
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.
