Mackay Region

Travel 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

Dolphin Heads is well-liked for its restaurants and gardens. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Eimeo Beach and Bucasia Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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

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

City Centre
Shoal Point Beach north of Mackay, Australia.

North Mackay

Travelers 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
The price is P6,951 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P6,951
P7,647 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Artspace Mackay and Jubilee ...
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 Feb 9, 2026

Rydges Mackay Suites
ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay

4 out of 5
Christensen Crescent South Mackay QLD
The price is P5,636 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
P5,636
P6,200 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (566 reviews)
All fine but i feel shower was too small.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

ibis Mackay
Coral Cay Resort

Coral Cay Resort

4.5 out of 5
14-18 Nebo Rd West Mackay QLD
The price is P5,440 per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
P5,440
P5,984 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (949 reviews)
Very friendly staff clean comfortable will come dinner was very good

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Coral Cay Resort
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
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (458 reviews)
Always an amazing stay

Reviewed on Feb 6, 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 WiFi, 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 Dec 19, 2025

Monterey Moranbah
Riviera Mackay

Riviera Mackay

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

Reviewed on Feb 10, 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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