North Mackay Travel Guide
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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.
Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens
You can find out about the history of Mackay with a visit to Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina 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.
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: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins
Adrenaline Jet Boat Rides in Pioneer River Mackay
Top hotels in North Mackay
Central Tourist Park
"When I told the staff member that I had lost power in my room due to the electric skillet shorting out the system she was rude, hung up on me and then wouldn't pick up. The power was restored but the skillet was not replaced. I have stayed there before and was in for 5 nights this time"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Kooyong Hotel
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
"Staff were so helpful on my recent stay. I thought I'd booked 5 nights, however it turned out that I only booked 4 nights. Staff were so accommodating and understanding when trying to find me an alternative room at short notice as they were fully booked. Everything worked out in the end and I'm truly ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Country Plaza Motor Inn
"This was a really nice to stay for the weekend it’s quiet 2 minutes from town and good laundry that don’t cost 12 dollars a fricken load and dry ! ✌"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in North Mackay
Mackay Harbour
Mackay Harbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and Harbour Beach.
City Centre
While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.
South Mackay
South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like BB Print Stadium and Great Barrier Reef Arena.
East Mackay
Unique features of East Mackay include the restaurants and beaches. Make a stop by Town Beach or Ken Burgess Orchid House while you're exploring the area.
Blacks Beach
Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.
