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.

Caneland Central

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.

Bluewater Lagoon

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.

Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre

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.

Jubilee Park

Artspace Mackay

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Artspace Mackay in Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in the area.

Artspace Mackay

Mackay Base Hospital

If Mackay Base Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Mackay.

Mackay Base Hospital

Things to do

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

฿3,607
per adult
Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting

Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting

฿427
per adult
Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting
Sarina: Guided Tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed with Tasting

Sarina: Guided Tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed with Tasting

฿640
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sarina: Guided Tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed with Tasting
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Top hotels in City Centre

Quest Mackay on Gordon

Quest Mackay on Gordon

4.5 out of 5
27 Gordon Street, Mackay, QLD
The price is ฿4,446 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,446
฿4,891 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (405 reviews)
"A great place to stay. Staff accommodated our request for a late check out. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Quest Mackay on Gordon
Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
2 Macalister St, Mackay, QLD
The price is ฿2,475 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿2,475
฿2,722 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (667 reviews)
"Great Location Comfy king size bed."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Mid City Motor Inn
Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

4 out of 5
55-63 River Street, Mackay, QLD
The price is ฿4,156 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿4,156
฿4,572 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Bluewater Lagoon and Artspace Mackay are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (534 reviews)
"Friendly staff at check in and the room was beautiful and spacious. Will be back next year for our work trip."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel
Rydges Mackay Suites

Rydges Mackay Suites

4 out of 5
9 Gregory Street, Mackay, QLD
The price is ฿4,552 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,552
฿5,007 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the room service in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Moss on Wood room service was great, large room and comfy, will stay again for sure"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Rydges Mackay Suites
Riviera Mackay

Riviera Mackay

4 out of 5
5 - 7 Nelson St, Mackay, QLD
The price is ฿4,903 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿4,903
฿4,903 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (433 reviews)
Great location and wonderful room
"We had a large spacious suite with an extensive balcony area. The staff were very nice and an issue with a tripped fuse was fixed quickly. However over the six nights the room was serviced once and we had to ask for supplies."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Riviera Mackay
Coral Sands Motel

Coral Sands Motel

3.5 out of 5
44 Macalister Street, Mackay, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Mackay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (529 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around City Centre

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Cremorne

While Cremorne isn't home to many top sights, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cremorne
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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.

East Mackay
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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.

South Mackay
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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.

West Mackay
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North Mackay

Travellers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

North Mackay
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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.

Mount Pleasant

City Centre Travel Guide