Ooralea Travel Guide
Mackay
Popular places to visit
Ooralea Racecourse
You can take time to visit Ooralea Racecourse during your travels to Mackay. Discover the area's museums and shops.
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 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.
Bucasia Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bucasia Beach during your travels in Shoal Point?
Things to do

Sarina: Rum Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting

Sarina: Guided Tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed with Tasting

Mackay: Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure
Top hotels in Ooralea

Coral Cay Resort
Disappointing no weekend restaurant service
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

White Lace Motor Inn
Great clean room! Easy parking and easy access to property!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

ibis Mackay
Only 1 staff member on check-in. Waiting for over 1/2 hour to check in.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Rydges Mackay Suites
The hotel is very convenient to all of Mackay, enjoyed our mini break only small down is the very minimal range of equipment in the fitness centre. The breakfast was really great super selection, highly suggest booking breakfast when booking your room. Overall agreat stay as usual many thanks
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Quest Mackay on Gordon
Close to everything. Friendly staff. Good size room.
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Sun Plaza Motel Mackay
We stayed here 3 years and was happy to come back and stay again
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ooralea

Bakers Creek
Travellers like the golf courses in Bakers Creek, and Black Springs Golf Club 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.

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.

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.

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

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.