North 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.
Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens
You can find out about the history of Mackay with a visit to Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens. 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.
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.
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 North Mackay
Kooyong Hotel
Comfortable stay and quiet
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Central Tourist Park
Clean
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Rydges Mackay Suites
Easy fast check in, Guy at reception was friendly and helpful, clean room, comfy bed, great shower but couldnt get channels on T.V but was ok with me as I just slept.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Coral Cay Resort
The lady at check in absolutely awesome. Fantastic customer skills. Very helpfull. Able to work under pressure with multiple check ins at same time
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
ibis Mackay
All fine but i feel shower was too small.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Lovely staff, clean land comfortable room with kitchenette, right next to an Coles, and good view. Quest comfort as always. Coles loading trucks woke me up at 730am. Maybe ask for a room on non coles side. No coffee pod machine disappointing. Scent of toiletries not superb.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Mackay
Cremorne
While Cremorne isn't home to many top sights, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are some notable places to visit nearby.
City Centre
While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.
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.
Mackay Harbour
Mackay Harbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area.
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 Blacks Beach Park.
Beaconsfield
While there might not be top attractions in Beaconsfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Northern Beaches Bowls Club and Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre.
