Ooralea
Mackay
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.
Ooralea Racecourse
You can take time to visit Ooralea Racecourse during your travels to Mackay. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Mackay Base Hospital
Though Mackay Base Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Mackay while you are here.
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.
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.
Things to do

Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins

Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings

Airlie Beach: Kangaroos on the beach at dawn.
Top hotels in Ooralea

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Great place to stay. Staff are friendly and helpful. Room clean comfy bed and spotless bathroom. Would highly recommend
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Coral Cay Resort
Big rooms , comfy beds, clean and tidy and food is amazing even when room service
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Rydges Mackay Suites
Always stay here for business - great hotel, good amenities
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

ibis Mackay
Yes
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

White Lace Motor Inn
Limited reception hours and unanswered contacts to the ‘manager on duty’ meant we were unable to use WiFi nor obtain milk and clean towels. The once sparkling White Lace Motel is now tired and shabby and sadly like a lot of motels, seemingly being let run down by inattentive and disinterested owners… ...
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Quest Mackay on Gordon
Room is good, staff were really friendly
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ooralea

Bakers Creek
Travelers like the golf courses in Bakers Creek, and Black Springs Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Paget
Travelers like the theme parks in Paget, and Mackay Leisure Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

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
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are top sights worth seeing.

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.
