City Centre Travel Guide

Mackay

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A beach with a sailboat anchored near the shore, surrounded by calm waters and a sunset sky.
A historic building with arched windows and columns, a roundabout, and palm trees.
A clock tower with a red brick facade and a clear blue sky in the background.
A sunset over a cityscape with buildings and palm trees.

Stay near popular City Centre attractions

Bluewater Lagoon

9.0/10 (267 reviews)
Bring your family to Bluewater Lagoon and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Mackay. Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its cafes.
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Things to do

Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting

Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins

฿471
per adult
Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins
Sarina: Guided Tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed with Tasting

Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings

฿777
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

฿3,979
per adult
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
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Top hotels in City Centre

Quest Mackay on Gordon

Quest Mackay on Gordon

4.5 out of 5
27 Gordon Street Mackay QLD
The price is ฿3,942 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,942
฿4,336 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (491 reviews)
"1 Br apartment was very comfortable, with king bed. Front desk helpful and friendly. Secure undercover parking. We had one minor issue with the dryer, which was rectified straight away. Great location too."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Quest Mackay on Gordon
Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

4 out of 5
55-63 River Street Mackay QLD
The price is ฿4,505 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,505
฿4,956 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Bluewater Lagoon and Artspace Mackay are located ...
Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel
Rydges Mackay Suites

Rydges Mackay Suites

4 out of 5
9 Gregory Street Mackay QLD
The price is ฿5,048 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,048
฿5,553 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Rydges Mackay Suites
Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
2 Macalister St Mackay QLD
The price is ฿2,910 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,910
฿3,201 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Mid City Motor Inn
International Lodge

International Lodge

3.5 out of 5
40 Macalister Street Mackay QLD
The price is ฿2,971 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿2,971
฿2,971 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Artspace Mackay and Jubilee Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (374 reviews)
"Bathroom was very small but adequate for smaller framed people,larger people may have difficulty."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

International Lodge
Riviera Mackay

Riviera Mackay

4 out of 5
5 - 7 Nelson St Mackay QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,378 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿5,378
฿5,378 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (464 reviews)
"I have stayed at Riviera twice before with never an issue. Always had a water view. This time I booked 17 nights and my view was appartments across the road. I tried changing and was told if I wanted at river view it would be $ 700 extra. Also the pest men came in to spay the apartment with no consultation ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Riviera Mackay
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Where to stay in City Centre

Find the best City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over a coastal industrial area with silos and cranes.
Photo by Holly Webb
Open Photo by Holly Webb

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.

A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean, and distant industrial structures.

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.

A beach with palm trees, a small island, and a clear blue sky.

North Mackay

North Mackay is well liked for its shopping. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Mackay area, you might plan a trip to Bluewater Lagoon or Caneland Central.

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a few houses along the coastline.
Photo by Mark Fitz
Open Photo by Mark Fitz

Blacks Beach

Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.

A coastal landscape with a large island surrounded by calm blue waters, featuring rocky outcrops and dense greenery.

West Mackay

West Mackay is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and Pioneer Valley.

City Centre Travel Guide