City Centre Travel Guide
Mackay
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 Enertainment and Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre during your trip to Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in this relaxing area.
Jubilee Park
After visiting Jubilee Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in this relaxing area.
Artspace Mackay
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Artspace Mackay in Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in the area.
Mackay Base Hospital
If Mackay Base Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Mackay.
Things to do
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting
Sarina: Guided Tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed with Tasting
Adrenaline Jet Boat Rides in Pioneer River Mackay
Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting
Sarina: Guided Tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed with Tasting
Top hotels in City Centre
Rydges Mackay Suites
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Mid City Motor Inn
Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025
Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Coral Sands Motel
Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025
Riviera Mackay
Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025
Other neighbourhoods around City Centre
Cremorne
While Cremorne isn't home to many top sights, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
North Mackay
Travellers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Mount Pleasant
Visitors to Mount Pleasant enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre is worth a stop.
