Dolphin Heads Travel Guide
Mackay
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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.
Mackay Base Hospital
If Mackay Base Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Mackay.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins
Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Top hotels in Dolphin Heads
The Resort @ Dolphin Heads
Spotless uncluttered room Easy check in Very obliging friendly hosts
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
White Lace Motor Inn
Clean room that has been well looked after with courteous staff.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Coral Cay Resort
I stay here often as Coral Cay is my hotel of choice when I travel, because they never falter when it comes to their beautiful well presented rooms and facilities. We had a hiccup with our room and straight away they put us in another room, no questions asked. So based on emergencies the communication ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Rydges Mackay Suites
Great location, lovely reception staff, close to bars and shops. Housekeeping service and cleaning left a little to be desired.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Great place to stay, very quiet and clean
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
ibis Mackay
Friendly staff, great location nice breakfast!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
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 Bowls Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Slade Point
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Slade Point. You might want to make time for a stop at Lamberts Beach or Slade Point Community Hall.
Andergrove
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Andergrove and surrounding area, you can visit Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens.
