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

฿469
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

฿774
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

฿3,963
per adult
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
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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 coastal landscape with a beach, clear blue sea, and lush greenery.

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.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a sunset sky.
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 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.

City Centre Travel Guide