Dolphin Heads Travel Guide
Mackay
Visit Dolphin Heads
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.
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.
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.
Northern Beaches Bowls Club
You can take time to visit Northern Beaches Bowls Club during your travels to Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its 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 Dolphin Heads
The Resort @ Dolphin Heads
No gear to wash dishes or t towels
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Good size room. Quite off the road. Cont. Breakfast was basic. Pool out of action due to renos.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
ibis Mackay
We stayed here for a night to stop off on the way up coast. It was perfect for what we wanted, just a place to sleep for the night before heading off in the morning. The room was clean and perfect for the night. It had free parking for guests and right next to the airport for those travelling by ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Mackay Resort Motel
happy overall.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Mid City Motor Inn
Beds feel like you are sleeping on clouds , felt very welcomed.. beautiful BBQ area nice and relaxing to even just sit at , definitely will book again
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Quest Mackay on Gordon
n/a
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dolphin Heads
Eimeo
Travellers like the beaches in Eimeo, and Eimeo Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Blacks Beach
Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.
Bucasia
You'll enjoy the beaches and shopping in Bucasia. You might want to make time for a stop at Bucasia Beach or Hibiscus Shopping Centre.
Rural View
Travellers like the shopping in Rural View, and Northern Beaches Bowls Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Slade Point
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Slade Point. You might want to make time for a stop at Lamberts Beach or Slade Point Community Hall.
Andergrove
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Andergrove and surrounding area, you can visit Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens.
