Mackay Harbour 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.

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 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.
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.
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.
Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre during your visit to Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing 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

Adrenaline Jet Boat Rides in Pioneer River Mackay
Top hotels in Mackay Harbour

Mantra Mackay
"Needs an update in bathrooms"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Discovery Parks - Mackay
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
"The property suited my needs. Safe location, easy check in, comfortable room with a good bathroom. Renovations made the car park difficult to move around but noise was minimal."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

ibis Mackay
"Very convenient location. Well kept rooms."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Mackay Resort Motel
"Staff were so helpful on my recent stay. I thought I'd booked 5 nights, however it turned out that I only booked 4 nights. Staff were so accommodating and understanding when trying to find me an alternative room at short notice as they were fully booked. Everything worked out in the end and I'm truly ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Country Plaza Motor Inn
"This was a really nice to stay for the weekend it’s quiet 2 minutes from town and good laundry that don’t cost 12 dollars a fricken load and dry ! ✌"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Mackay Harbour

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

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.

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.

Blacks Beach
Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.
West Mackay
West Mackay is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and Pioneer Valley.








