Dolphin Heads Travel Guide
Mackay

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Popular places to visit

Bluewater Lagoon
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.
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.
Caneland Central
During your trip to Mackay, you can do some window-shopping at Caneland Central. Stroll along this family-friendly area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.
Northern Beaches Bowls Club
You can take time to visit Northern Beaches Bowls Club during your travels to Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its 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.
Things to do

Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins

Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings

Adrenaline Jet Boat Rides in Pioneer River Mackay
Top hotels in Dolphin Heads

The Resort @ Dolphin Heads
"Beautiful position lovely staff but very dated"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
"Pretty good. For the price. TV on the fritz!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

ibis Mackay
"Very convenient location. Well kept rooms."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Mackay Resort Motel
"Great property and great price. Very convenient"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Country Plaza Motor Inn
"Very clean and comfortable. Easy and roomy parking. The flight path overhead was interesting but acceptable."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Quest Mackay on Gordon
"Beautiful property, couldn't fault anything"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dolphin Heads

Eimeo
Travellers like the beaches in Eimeo, and Eimeo Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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

Bucasia
You'll enjoy the beaches and shopping in Bucasia. You might want to make time for a stop at Bucasia Beach or Hibiscus Shopping Centre.

Rural View
Travellers like the shopping in Rural View, and Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Beaconsfield
While there might not be top attractions in Beaconsfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Northern Beaches Bowls Club and Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre.

Andergrove
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Andergrove and surrounding area, you can visit Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens and Blacks Beach Park.
