East Mackay Travel Guide
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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.
Ken Burgess Orchid House
Enjoy an outing to Ken Burgess Orchid House during your stay 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 East Mackay

Pacific Sands Apartments
Staff where amazing
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Rooms are fresh, great beds and check in with friendly staff. What more do you need?
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Yes
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Ocean International
Amazing staff and always a clean spotless room
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

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
Other neighbourhoods around East Mackay

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.

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

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.

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