East Mackay
Mackay
Visit East Mackay
Popular places to visit
Bluewater Lagoon
Bring your family to Bluewater Lagoon and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Mackay. Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its cafes.
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.
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.
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.
Caneland Central
During your trip to Mackay, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Caneland Central. Stroll along this family-friendly area's marina, or simply enjoy its cafes.
Things to do
Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins
Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Top hotels in East Mackay
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
"Been here many times and is consistently clean and fresh looking. Comfy bed. Value for money."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Pacific Sands Apartments
"Staff were excellent, very friendly & helpful. Room was good size & good value. Very good security on the prperty. Clean, but could be better & a little maintenance would help. But, happy to stay there again."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
"Lovely quiet location, beach access handy & food choices very handy. Will stay again"
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
Ocean International
"Good place good location good service"
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Country Plaza Motor Inn
"Very clean , manager was on the phone when we arrived so busy passed me the key that was it . Didn’t see him again. The place was nice and quiet and clean."
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
ibis Mackay
"Couldn't order diner because the kitchen closed early, and the male staff member was very rude and unprofessional about it. He then closed the bar early, even while there was a line of people still checking in, and waiting to order. Then to top off the rude and unprofessional staff member, the bed ..."
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
Where to stay in East Mackay
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.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Blacks Beach
Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.
North Mackay
Travelers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
