Mackay Region

Travel Guide

Mackay region and Whitsundays aerial drone image with blue water and rivers over sand banks
Mackay region and Whitsundays aerial drone image with blue water and rivers over sand banks
Step off the plane and straight into the crystal clear waters of Keswick Island! You can literally snorkel just off the end of the runway with some of the most vibrant coral we've ever seen on an inner reef! ☀️🌴🐟😀
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Those magical Mackay skies! 🌅🌴🐠😀
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Perfect morning at Cape Hillsborough! ☀️🌴
Exciting news, we're doing a sunset instameet tomorrow night at Sunset Bay from 6:30pm here in @visitmackay, look forward to seeing you there! ☀️🐠🐟🌴😀
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Where to stay in Mackay Region

Mackay Harbour sunrise 🌅🐟🌴
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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.

Mackay Harbour
Panoramic view of Cape Hillsborough with Wedge Island and reef in Cape Hillsborough National Park in Australia.

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
Lambert Beach Lookout at Slade Point Mackay QLD Australia on Saturday 6 June 2020

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.

South Mackay
Happy New Years Eve from @visitmackay! Such a stunning sunset to see out 2015! Wishing you all an amazing and fun filled 2016, have an awesome one! 🌅🐠🐟🌴😀
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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
Mackay you've been amazing as always! Back to Gladstone now for a few days of work and packing, gotta love packing! 🌅✌️���🐟🌴😂
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City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are top sights worth seeing.

City Centre
Shoal Point Beach north of Mackay, Australia.

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
Rydges Mackay Suites

Rydges Mackay Suites

4 out of 5
9 Gregory Street Mackay QLD
The price is ¥18,257 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
¥18,257
¥20,083 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Artspace Mackay and Jubilee ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
Very clean

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Rydges Mackay Suites
ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay

4 out of 5
Christensen Crescent South Mackay QLD
The price is ¥14,023 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
¥14,023
¥15,425 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (560 reviews)
the room was clean and the staff were exemplary

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

ibis Mackay
Quest Mackay on Gordon

Quest Mackay on Gordon

4.5 out of 5
27 Gordon Street Mackay QLD
The price is ¥19,404 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
¥19,404
¥21,344 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (449 reviews)
Room was spotless, staff were courteous and accommodating. The only issue or concern was the exit to the parking seemed to be left open which raised concerns for safety. Would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Quest Mackay on Gordon
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
Book a stay at this 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! (454 reviews)
Great place to stay but the experience is let down by terrible WiFi

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Pacific Sands Apartments
Riviera Mackay

Riviera Mackay

4 out of 5
5 - 7 Nelson St Mackay QLD
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (449 reviews)
Check in was seamless, the apartment clean and in good condition. We like the location, close to everything

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Riviera Mackay
Monterey Moranbah

Monterey Moranbah

4 out of 5
15 Bacon Street Moranbah QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Moranbah. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Moranbah Fair and Lions Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews)
Staff were absolutely anazing. The room was next level clean & tidy & very spacious. Thanking you

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Monterey Moranbah
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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