Mackay

Travel Guide

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Cape Hillsborough National Park showing cuddly or friendly animals and a sunset
Cape Hillsborough National Park featuring a sunset and general coastal views as well as a couple
Cape Hillsborough National Park showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and landscape views
Cape Hillsborough National Park showing cuddly or friendly animals

Where to stay in Mackay

Out on the southern break wall over looking the sugar stacks as the sun sets.

Mackay Harbour

Mackay Harbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and Harbour Beach.

Mackay Harbour
The magnificent orchid

North Mackay

Travelers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

North Mackay
Looking out from the Illawong beach resort. One of many beach resorts in the area

South Mackay

South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Illawong Beach and BB Print Stadium.

South Mackay
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Blacks Beach

Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.

Blacks Beach
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Dolphin Heads

Dolphin Heads is well-liked for its restaurants and gardens. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Eimeo Beach and Bucasia Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Dolphin Heads
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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.

East Mackay
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Quest Mackay on Gordon
4.5 out of 5
27 Gordon Street, Mackay, QLD
The price is AED 398 per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
AED 398
AED 438 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (384 reviews)
"The 2 bedroom apartment was great. Beds and pillows were comfortable. It was good to have a washing machine and dryer to use as well. Well equipped kitchen. Coles and the other shops was over the road. Easy 1 min walk. Overall highly recommend. We would stay again."

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

Quest Mackay on Gordon
The Marco Polo
The Marco Polo
4 out of 5
46 Nebo Road, West Mackay, QLD
The price is AED 274 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 274
AED 302 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (624 reviews)
"Nowhere to hang clothes."

Reviewed on 28 February 2025

The Marco Polo
Coral Cay Resort
Coral Cay Resort
4.5 out of 5
14-18 Nebo Rd, West Mackay, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 312 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
AED 312
AED 344 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (892 reviews)
"Nice property room was very clean bed comfortable Pool area very nice Great to have the restaurant on site"

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Coral Cay Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pacific Sands Apartments
Pacific Sands Apartments
4.5 out of 5
3 Kirribilli Avenue, East Mackay, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (422 reviews)
"I found that the reception is to I met with at the property was very accommodating and explained everything with clear detail it was a pleasure to have stayed"

Reviewed on 4 March 2025

Pacific Sands Apartments
Lanai Riverside Apartments
Lanai Riverside Apartments
4.5 out of 5
20 River Street, Mackay, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (427 reviews)
"Nice and spacious rooms"

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

Lanai Riverside Apartments
Riviera Mackay
Riviera Mackay
4 out of 5
5 - 7 Nelson St, Mackay, QLD
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (423 reviews)
"There was a bad smell in main Bathroom, very strong, The main Bedroom A/C didn’t get cold. The other rooms a/c good. Stain on floor & wall. The picture of the kitchen they show with IPad not true & bathroom amenities with L’occitane Not true. Other then that close to Canland shopping centre & eateries ..."

Reviewed on 8 December 2024

Riviera Mackay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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