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 Leisure Centre
Bring the children to Mackay Leisure Centre and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.
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.
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 Paget

Illawong Beach Resort
Very close to beach, but price was a bit on the high side for age and condition of unit we had.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2023

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
All good - a bed lamp on side of bed where the bedside table was is needed And maybe a blind on window as only block out curtain or bare window - need draw curtain for daytime light but then people can see in
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

ibis Mackay
Room was clean, sadly I was separated from my wife and child as we were unable to get adjoining rooms.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Mid City Motor Inn
good
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Country Plaza Motor Inn
Staff Amazing. Room a bit dated but very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Paget

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

South Mackay
South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like BB Print Stadium and Mackay Basketball Stadium.

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.

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.

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

Foulden
Foulden might not have many top sights, but Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.


