Mackay Region Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mackay region and Whitsundays aerial drone image with blue water and rivers over sand banks
Mackay region and Whitsundays aerial drone image with blue water and rivers over sand banks
Step off the plane and straight into the crystal clear waters of Keswick Island! You can literally snorkel just off the end of the runway with some of the most vibrant coral we've ever seen on an inner reef! ☀️🌴🐟😀
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Those magical Mackay skies! 🌅🌴🐠😀
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Perfect morning at Cape Hillsborough! ☀️🌴
Exciting news, we're doing a sunset instameet tomorrow night at Sunset Bay from 6:30pm here in @visitmackay, look forward to seeing you there! ☀️🐠🐟🌴😀
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Where to stay in Mackay Region

Mackay Harbour sunrise 🌅🐟🌴
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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 Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area.

Mackay Harbour
Panoramic view of Cape Hillsborough with Wedge Island and reef in Cape Hillsborough National Park in Australia.

Dolphin Heads

The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Dolphin Heads. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Eimeo Beach and Bucasia Beach are a few top sights nearby.

Dolphin Heads
Mackay you've been amazing as always! Back to Gladstone now for a few days of work and packing, gotta love packing! 🌅✌️🐟🌴😂
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City Centre

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

City Centre
Shoal Point Beach north of Mackay, Australia.

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
Beautiful Pioneer River at Marian looking East.

East Mackay

Unique features of East Mackay include the restaurants and beaches. Make a stop by Ken Burgess Orchid House or Town Beach while you're exploring the area.

East Mackay
Lambert Beach Lookout at Slade Point Mackay QLD Australia on Saturday 6 June 2020

South Mackay

South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like BB Print Stadium and Mackay Basketball Stadium.

South Mackay
Rydges Mackay Suites

Rydges Mackay Suites

4 out of 5
9 Gregory Street Mackay QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$218 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$218
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Artspace Mackay and Jubilee Park ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
Easy fast check in, Guy at reception was friendly and helpful, clean room, comfy bed, great shower but couldnt get channels on T.V but was ok with me as I just slept.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Rydges Mackay Suites
Coral Cay Resort

Coral Cay Resort

4.5 out of 5
14-18 Nebo Rd West Mackay QLD
The price is NZ$158 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$158
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (949 reviews)
Very friendly staff clean comfortable will come dinner was very good

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Coral Cay Resort
ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay

4 out of 5
Christensen Crescent South Mackay QLD
The price is NZ$177 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
NZ$177
28 Feb - 1 Mar
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (566 reviews)
All fine but i feel shower was too small.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

ibis Mackay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pacific Sands Apartments

Pacific Sands Apartments

4.5 out of 5
3 Kirribilli Avenue East Mackay QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (458 reviews)
Always an amazing stay

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Pacific Sands Apartments
Monterey Moranbah

Monterey Moranbah

4 out of 5
15 Bacon Street Moranbah QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Moranbah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Moranbah Fair and Lions Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews)
Staff were absolutely anazing. The room was next level clean & tidy & very spacious. Thanking you

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Monterey Moranbah
Riviera Mackay

Riviera Mackay

4 out of 5
5 - 7 Nelson St Mackay QLD
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (450 reviews)
room was perfect. great view

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Riviera Mackay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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