Ooralea Travel Guide
Mackay
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.
Ooralea Racecourse
You can take time to visit Ooralea Racecourse during your travels to Mackay. Discover the area's museums and shops.
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.
Things to do

Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 30 mins

Sarina: Sarina Sugar Shed Guided Tour with Tastings
Top hotels in Ooralea

White Lace Motor Inn
Fridge was turned off & door open with a wet towel on the floor
Reviewed on 12 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

ibis Mackay
Friendly staff, great location nice breakfast!
Reviewed on 26 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

The Marco Polo
Staff courteous room clean very spacious
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ooralea

Bakers Creek
Travellers like the golf courses in Bakers Creek, and Black Springs Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Paget
Travellers like the theme parks in Paget, and Mackay Leisure Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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

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.

City Centre
While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.

East Mackay
Unique features of East Mackay include the restaurants and beaches. Make a stop by Ken Burgess Orchid House or Town Beach while you're exploring the area.
